TM 55-203
Figure 15-6. Standard markings for caboose cars, CONUS.
h.
Journal box repacking data for cars
and for outside dimensions, the next full inch is used.
Cubic capacity (CU FT) is the inside cubage; inside
used in interchange must be in accordance with the
dimensions are used for computation. All above
code of rules and conform to instructions contained in
markings (d and e) will be in 2-inch characters and
date and location of the last periodic jacking and
spacing
repacking will be shown; for example, RPKD-FE-1-6-72
USAX.
f.
On newly built cars, the NEW date with
3 inch letters and numbers will be shown. When the car
i.
On equipment owned and operated by
has been rebuilt, the letters RBLT will be used and the
DA, the words UNITED STATES ARMY in 7-inch letters,
date indicated.
will be placed on both sides of cars in the location
indicated by figures 15-2 through 15-6.
g.
Airbrake cleaning data marking will
include the place, month, day, and year of the last
airbrake cleaning. The reporting marks will be shown on
15-4. Army Tank Cars in CONUS
the auxiliary reservoir in 1 1/2-inch letters and numerals,
with 1-inch spacing between lines. Stock will be one-
a.
White gloss enamel No. 17875 will be
fourth of an inch and bridges will be not more than
used for all letters, numbers, and insignia. Markings on
three-sixteenths of an inch wide. If markings are not
tank cars are in more detail than markings on other
located to present a clear view from the outside of the
freight cars because tank cars, for safety reasons, have
car, stenciling will be near the handle of the release rod
been divided into several classes by Department of
on the reservoir side of the car (fig 8-19).
Transportation (DOT) regulations. Each class is marked
according to the type of commodity it is designed to
(1) The stenciling for periodic airbrake
handle. These classifications will be followed in lettering
cleaning, etc., is of such importance that special care
and numbering tank cars which will be used in
must be taken to obtain in full detail the correct record of
interchange on commercial railroads.
old markings before they are removed. If the old
markings are indistinct due to grime, etc., they should
b.
Regulations referred to in a above will
be carefully cleaned so that the correct information can
be used in conjunction with instructions in this manual to
be ascertained, if possible.
tank cars, new tank-car structures, new tanks for
(2) All old marks must be scraped off and
existing car structures, and tank cars that have been
painted over with quick-drying paint (preferably black),
repainted.
which should be dry before new marks are applied
c.
Tank cars that are acceptable for
(3) The new marks must be correctly
interchange with commercial railroads will bear the
located as designated and must not be duplicated. This
reporting marks USAX (AR 746-1).
stencil must conform to the standard block type design
(fig 1'5-1). The stencil must be kept clean, and the
d.
When tank cars are repainted and
marks should be applied in a neat and exact manner.
restenciled, restenciling will be as illustrated in figure 15-
After the new marks have been applied, they should be
7.
carefully inspected to insure their correctness in all
details.
15-5
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