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4-48. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS (cont)
(6)
Remove U-bolts that hold stabilizing jacks against bottom of flatcar bed. Lower from stowed position to
vertical position. Retain U-bolts and hardware.
(7)
Use stabilizing jacks and stabilize flatcar.
NOTE
The preferred method of loading a locomotive on-to a flatcar is under its own power.
(8)
Load locomotive on flatcar as follows:
(a)
Operational locomotive.
1
Slowly move operational locomotive up ramp and onto flatcar.
2
Position locomotive on flatcar and lock locomotive coupler to coupler mounted on flatcar.
(b)
Dead locomotive.
1
Position a flatcar as a buffer between dead locomotive and locomotive providing power.
WARNING
Extreme caution shall be used when using a flatcar as a buffer to move a dead locomotive.
Couplers may slip apart, causing death or injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
2
Slowly push dead locomotive up ramp and onto flatcar.
3
Position locomotive on flatcar and lock locomotive coupler to coupler mounted on flatcar.
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