Chapter 8. TRANSPORT OF CONTAINERS

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CHAPTER 8

TRANSPORT OF CONTAINERS

8-1. Scope

This chapter provides guidance for transport of International Standards Organization (ISO) containers on the 140-ton

flatcar and prescribes the securement procedures.

8-2. General

The flatcar has 12 built-in corner pedestals designed to fit and secure ISO containers. The flatcar can accommodate

three 20-foot containers, as shown in figure 8-1, or one 40-foot container and one 20-foot container, as shown in figure 8-

2. When not in use, the pedestals are folded flat against the treadways of the flatcar. When in the raised position, the

pedestals support the containers about 6 inches above the car deck. Each pedestal has a hook that automatically

engages a slot in the corner fitting of the container. No other securement is needed. The car deck is stenciled to

indicate which pedestal positions are to be used for each combination of containers.

8-1