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Here are some additional documents:
See all open top Loading Rules
Change to Section 1 of AAR Open Top Loading Rules: Welding - Circular C-11462, Rule 14 - July, 2011 (PDF)
Open Top Loading Rules: Break Wheel Clearances - Circular C-10477 (PDF)
New Sections 1 and 7 Open Top Loading Rules Manuals (PDF)
Change to Section 1 of AAR Open Top Loading Rules: Overhang Load - Circular C-11461, Rule 29 - July, 2011 (PDF)
Seal-joint banding used when loading open top railcars - October 1, 2008
Open top winter loading rules (Applicable November 1st - March 1st)
Request for Railroad Shippers Free Electronic Download of AAR OTLR Publications (PDF)
Be safe, take a look at our loading instructions
Loading Instructions - Bulkhead Flat Cars - Strap Stowage and Tie Down (PDF)
Loading Instructions - Centerbeam Cars - Securing Cables (PDF)
AAR Damage Prevention Publications
Load plan request - General (PDF)
New Policy for Riser Use with Roll Paper
Riser User Policy 01 June 2013 (PDF)
Riser Use Safety Letter for Customer 2013 (PDF)
See the new AAR Loading Rules for Packaged Lumber And Centerbeam Cars – Circular C-10355.
For safety reasons, the Association of America Railroads (AAR) has revised loading rules for loading lumber products on centerbeam railcars. For more information:
AAR circular C-10355 on Figure 54 changes (PDF)
Compression Package Band – Detail A (PDF)
Compression Package Band – Detail B (PDF)
See rule 5 of AAR Circular No.42-K.
Rule 5 of AAR Circular No. 42-K (PDF)
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