TM 55-203
(used by STANAG countries) are illustrated in figure
structures and tanks have been built on separate dates,
1512. Caboose markings are shown in figure 15-13.
see AAR interchange rule 3, section s.
b.
The reporting marks USA and the car
(16) On all cars used for the transportation
numbers on the sides of the car will be 7-inch
of commodities classified as dangerous by DOT
characters. Reporting marks on the ends of cars will be
regulations, metal placard holders will be applied to both
4-inch characters.
sides of the car as near the center of the car as
possible, and to both ends in the location shown.
c.
The capacity (CAP) and lightweight (LT
WT) will be 2-inch characters. Load limit (LD LMT) will
(17) In no event will the capacity as
not be shown.
stenciled on the card exceed the load limit based on the
axle capacity.
d.
Inside width (IW), inside length (IL), and
inside height (IH), as applicable, will be shown in 2-inch
(18) Tank cars
of classes DOT--103,
characters.
For all dimensions, fractions will be
DOT-103W,
DOT-104, and DOT-104W, with
dropped.
manhole closures equipped with approved safeguards
which make removal of closures from manhole openings
e.
Airbrake cleaning data marking will be
practically impossible while tank interior is subjected to
shown in 1-inch characters. Only the month, day, and
vapor pressure of lading, will be stenciled on each side
year of the last airbrake cleaning will be shown.
of dome, or jacket if lagged. Stenciling will be in line
with ladders and in a color which contrasts with the color
f.
Journal box repacking data (date only)
of the dome Manhole closure identification marks as
shown will be included in the stencil. For dimensions,
will be shown in 1-inch characters (fig 15-2 to 15-6).
see paragraph 20(h) of DOT103 specifications. Tank
cars of classes ARA-II, ARA-III, ARA-IV, DOT-103,
g.
Foreign service flatcars destined for
DOT-103W, DOT-104, and DOT-104W, built before the
NATO countries shall be marked with category numbers
effective date of these specifications, which now have
in accordance with table L5-1. The category number (fig
manhole closures equipped with the approved
safeguards mentioned above, will be stenciled as
located as shown in note 2, figure 15-11.
required by DOT regulations on each side of the dome,
or jacket if lagged, in line with the ladders. A color
Table 15-1. STANAG 2153 Category Numbers
which contrasts with the color of the dome will be used
(DOT regulations).
Capacity (tons)
Width of car
Category number
40
8' 7 1/4"
None
(19) Brake lever diagram metal badge
50
8' 7 1/4"
None
plates will be attached (AAR interchange rule 3, section
70
(b)).
Depressed center
9' 8"
5
80
9' 8"
5
e. On tank cars owned and operated by the Department
of the Army, the words UNITED STATES ARMY in 7-
15-6. Tank Cars, Theaters of Operations
inch letters, will be located 7 inches above the top
horizontal bar and centered above the reporting marks
a.
White gloss enamel No. 17875 will be
and car number (typical letters are shown In figure 15-
used for all letters, numbers, and insignia. Letters and
1).
numbers will conform to figure 15-1. Markings will
conform to figure 15-14 and will be restricted to
information shown so far as practicable. Deviation will
Refrigerator Cars in Theaters of Operations
be at the discretion of the headquarters of the military
service of the theater concerned.
a.
White gloss enamel No. 17875 will be
used for all insignia, letters, and numbers. Letters and
b.
Reporting marks USA and the car
numbers will conform to figure 15-1. Boxcar and
number on the sides of the car will be 7-inch characters.
refrigerator car markings are shown in figure 158, and
!Reporting marks on the ends of the car will be 4-lunch
gondola car markings are shown in figures 15-9 and 15-
characters.
10. Markings on flatcars will conform to figures 15-10
and 15-11 and will be restricted to the information
shown. Category numbers for European railcars
15-8
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