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11.3.3.1
The DSB flatrack loads have unrestricted transport by rail when carried on a flatcar
of 50 inch (1.27m) deck height. The flatracks themselves are to be tied down to the
railcar in accordance with the requirements and guidelines of their respective
Transportability Reports.
11.3.3.2
DSB flatrack loads when transported by any of the specified vehicles or the M1076
trailer exceed the AAR outline height of 15 ft 1in (4.572 m) and are as such,
considered as dimensional loads which will be subject to clearance checks. The tie-
down of these loads to the railcar should also be performed in accordance with the
requirements and guidelines of their respective Transportability Reports.
11.3.4 Foreign Rail
The flatrack and DSB loads will fit into GIC gauges as shown in Figure 11. 19. The tie-down of
these loads to the railcar should also be performed in accordance with the requirements and
guidelines of their respective Transportability Reports.
There is no restriction to transportation by any of the specified vehicles pulling M1076 trailers on
vessels of LCV-2000 or larger. The tie-down of these loads to the vessel should also be
performed in accordance with the requirements and guidelines of their respective Transportability
Reports.
