Section III. TRANSPORT ON FOREIGN RAILWAYS

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Table 7-6. Application of Chain Tiedown for Securing 2-1/2-Ton, 6X6 Trucks on Bi-Level Rack Cars (Fig 7-5)

Section III. TRANSPORT ON FOREIGN RAILWAYS

the various designation systems used by different

7-7. General

countries, foreign railcars are not easily classified. In

The transportability guidance contained in this sec-

addition, clearances vary, in many cases, from one

tion is applicable when the 2-1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks are

country to the next and within one country; conse-

transported on foreign railways. Consideration is

quently, evaluation of transportability capability

given to single and multiple vehicle movements on

must be made on an individual basis.

the types of railcars normally used for the movement

of these types of vehicles. The vehicles, when loaded

7-8. Transport on Foreign Service Flatcars

on a suitable railcar, can be transported in their

reduced height configuration with restrictions within

a. General. The vehicles can be transported on a

European countries complying with the Passe-

number of foreign service flatcars.

Partout International (PPI); in most of the countries

b. Materials. The materials required for blocking

in the Middle East; and in South America, Australia,

and tiedown of the vehicles on foreign service flatcars

India, and Pakistan. In the Middle East and South

are essentially the same as those used within

America, the clearances vary by country and each will

CONUS. For general guidance, refer to figures 7-1

require a separate check. In Australia, India, and

and 7-2 and tables 7-1 and 7-2. Detailed guidance

Pakistan, wide- or broad-gauge railways provide

is contained in the 4th Transportation Command

greater clearances and fewer restrictions. Because of

Pamphlet 55-2, Tiedown Guide for Rail Movements.

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