Loading M1 Tanks

TM 55-2220-058-14

b. Two M1 tanks can be loaded onto the flatcar by being driven or lifted onto the car. Both tanks must be

centered over the centerline of the car so that the track overhang is about equal on both sides. Tank No. 1

must be positioned so that the front of the left front roadwheel is lined up behind the white mark on the front

side of the car. Tank No. 2 must be positoned so that the rear of the left rear roadwheel is lined up behind the

white mark at the other end of the car. These positions are depicted in figure 4-2. When driven or lifted onto

the flatcar, both tanks will be facing the same direction and secured as shown in figure 4-2. The application of

chain tiedowns for two M1 tanks facing the same direction is explained in table 4-3. Front, rear, and between-

tanks chain arrangements are shown in figures 4-4 through 4-6, respectively. If one or two M1 tanks are loaded

facing the opposite TM 55-2220-05814 direction from that shown in' figures 4-1 and 4-2, the chain tiedowns for

one tank-will. be applied as explained in table 4-4; or for two tanks, table 4-5.

NOTE

Chain anchor locations are painted along the four anchor channels: White for M1

tank(s) and yellow for M60 tank(s). When viewed from the left side of the tank(s), the

two left channels depict correct chain anchor locations. The two right channels must

be arranged in a mirror image of the two left channels to complete the four correct

chain-anchor locations. After the chain anchors have been placed as prescribed above,

the locations should be cross-checked with the applicable figures and tables to ensure

accuracy.

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