Loading M60-Series Tanks

TM 55-2220-058-14

b. Two M60 tanks can be loaded onto the flatcar by being driven or lifted onto the car. Both tanks are

generally positioned facing the same direction and secured as shown in figure 5-4. Also, both tanks must be

centered over the centerline of the car so that the track overhang is about equal on both sides. Each tank will

be positioned so that the center of the roadwheel nearest the end of the car is lined up with-the yellow mark on

the side of the flatcar, as shown in figure 5-4. The application of chain tiedowns for two M60 tanks facing the

same direction is explained in table 5-3. If one or two M60 tanks are loaded facing the opposite direction from

that shown in figures 5-1 and 5-4, the chain tiedowns for one tank will be applied as explained in table 5-4; or

for two tanks, table 5-5.

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