Section III. TRANSPORT ON FOREIGN RAILWAYS

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Figure 79. Tiedown diagram for M10A forklift on CONUS HTTX or similar type of flatcar (rear view).

Section III. TRANSPORT ON FOREIGN RAILWAYS

International); this also applies to the majority

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of the countries in the Middle East as well as to

The transportability guidance contained in this

South America, Australia, India, and Pakistan. In

section is applicable when the forklifts are trans-

the Middle East and South America, the clear-

ported on foreign railways. Consideration is given

ances vary by country, and each country will re-

to single and multiple forklift movements on the

quire a separate check. In Australia, India, and

types of railcars normally used for the movement

Pakistan, wide- or broad-gauge railways provide

of this type of equipment. The forklifts, when

greater clearances and less restrictions. Because

loaded on a suitable railcar, can be transported

of the various designation systems and clearances

in their reduced height configuration with restric-

used by different countries, evaluation of trans-

tions within European countries complying with

port capability must be made on an individual

the International Loading Gauge (formerly Berne

basis.

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