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# Railcis.org

The Rail Comittee on Information Standards

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- [Home](https://railcis.org/) - This committee was organized to develop and implement standards for the exchange of purchasing-related data within the rail industry. It is comprised of professionals within the supply chain, finance and information systems departments of major North American railroad companies. This committee and its members are responsible for the implementation of electronic commerce, primarily the development
- [Home](https://railcis.org/) - This committee was organized to develop and implement standards for the exchange of purchasing-related data within the rail industry. It is comprised of professionals within the supply chain, finance and information systems departments of major North American railroad companies. This committee and its members are responsible for the implementation of electronic commerce, primarily the development
- [Information Standards Programs & Initiatives](https://railcis.org/information-standards/programs-initiatives/) - Available Web Applications ORISS Online Rail Industry Supply System–receive purchase orders and submit invoices with major railroads. EPIRA Pick up purchase orders and send invoices with Amtrak and Canadian National. Electronic Commerce: What It is, Its Benefits An overview of electronic commerce, its benefits, and origins. Rail Industry Guidelines for EDI Version 4010, 4030 and
- [Quality Assurance](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/) - The Quality Assurance Committee was formerly known as the Quality System Standards Subcommittee of the Rail Industry Forum of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM-RIF-QSSS). The committee is composed of purchasing and quality professionals from various North American Railroads, both freight and passenger. The Quality Assurance Committee was created to promote the implementation of recognized
- [ORISS](https://railcis.org/information-standards/oriss/) - Welcome to ORISS, the Online Rail Industry Supply System. ORISS is the preferred website for rail industry suppliers to use when receiving purchase orders and submitting invoices with major railroads. It has three options, full P.O./invoice processing, material invoices only, or fuel invoices only. ORISS allows suppliers who don't have electronic data interchange (EDI) capabilities
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- [Member List of Subcommittee on Packaging Standards](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/member-list-of-subcommittee-on-packaging-standards/)
- [Packaging Specifications Manual | Standards Compliance & Packaging Guidelines](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/packaging-specifications-manual/standards-compliance-packaging-guidelines/) - Standards Compliance & Packaging Guidelines I. Compliance With Regulatory Requirements: As a supplier to the rail industry, you are required to develop packaging systems and use packaging materials which are consistent with regulations established by Federal, State, Provincial or local governments wherever your package is discarded (i.e. recycled, reused, disposed of etc.). U. S. and Canadian
- [Packaging Specifications Manual | Definitions](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/packaging-specifications-manual/definitions/) - Definitions The definitions contained in this section were compiled from several published sources. Many definitions represent a combination of several different sources, others were transferred into the section directly from a single source. The objective of this section is to provide a succinct and relevant collection of packaging, labeling and EDI terminology currently used
- [EDI Transaction Sets](https://railcis.org/information-standards/edi-guidelines/edi-introduction-and-overview/edi-transaction-sets/) - Select from the underlined links in the first column of the table below to view the available transaction sets. Some of the transaction sets are accompanied by user guidelines, which may be viewed by selecting the links in the "User Guide" column. The transaction sets and user guidelines are in PDF format, and require the
- [Packaging Specifications Manual](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/packaging-specifications-manual/) - Table of Contents Select from the following to access each section of the manual: Acknowledgments Preface List of all Packaging Standards Drawings Standards Compliance & Packaging Guidelines Definitions Packaging Materials Packaging Specifications & Numbering Convention Supplier Code of Conduct
- [Packaging Specifications Manual | Packaging Materials](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/packaging-specifications-manual/packaging-materials/) - Packaging Materials "Logistics packaging design basics haven't changed much in 80 years. We're still using corrugated fibreboard boxes, steel drums, wooden crates and pallets. What has changed drastically is the environment surrounding logistics packaging. That's changed because the shipping requirements keep changing with each new generation of technology". (Tom Andel, "Packaging Basics: Less is More," Integrated
- [Information Standards](https://railcis.org/information-standards/) - This committee was organized to develop and implement standards for the exchange of purchasing-related data within the rail industry. It is comprised of professionals within the purchasing, material management, finance and information systems departments of major North American railroad companies. This committee and its members are responsible for the implementation of electronic commerce, primarily the
- [Packaging Specifications Manual | List of Drawings](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/packaging-specifications-manual/packaging-drawings/)
- [Packaging Specifications Manual | Packaging Specifications & Numbering Convention](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/packaging-specifications-manual/packaging-specifications-numbering-convention/) - I. Packaging Specifications: Logistics managers must contend with an array of standards to ensure their product arrives safely at its destination as many forms of transport or distribution packaging are regulated throughout the world. Environmentally friendly packaging requirements are also being mandated. Canada has a "National Packaging Protocol" which requires a 50% reduction in packaging
- [Packaging Specifications Manual | Supplier Code of Conduct](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/packaging-specifications-manual/supplier-code-of-conduct/) - Supplier Code of Conduct The objective of the Packaging Standards Subcommittee is to identify and develop standards that are consistent throughout the railroad industry. These standards are established by consensus of the subcommittee membership following research and test of prototypes, using brainstorming methods, with product and packaging supplier recommendations. Your expertise and assistance in helping
- [EDI: Introduction and Overview](https://railcis.org/information-standards/edi-guidelines/edi-introduction-and-overview/) - Rail Industry Guidelines for EDI: Introduction and Overview Foreword It is intended that the information in this section serve as a comprehensive EDI business management tool, as well as a technical description on how the standards are used in specific cases between business partners. This overview has been written for different audiences, ranging from the
- [Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard | Document Type Definition](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Rail Industry Guideline Data Element Separators and Terminators](https://railcis.org/information-standards/edi-guidelines/edi-introduction-and-overview/rail-industry-guideline-data-element-separators-and-terminators/) - Rail Industry Guidelines for EDI: Introduction and Overview Data Element Separators and Terminators Data Element Separators Each data element in a segment is preceded by a separator character which is identified in the interchange control header as the delimiter between data elements. The data segment identifier and the first data element are also separated with
- [Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard | Foreword](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/foreword/) - Foreword Document Purpose This document has been prepared by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Rail Industry Forum (RIF) Subcommittee on Information Standards (SoIS) Electronic Parts Catalog Task Team. The document is the result of a two year effort to develop a standard for the exchange of electronic parts catalog data within the North American railroad industry.
- [Packaging Standards](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/) - Search Drawings Specifications Manual Item List PDF The Packaging Standards have been developed for over 200 of the anticipated 300 packaging standards for railroad components. These standards have eliminated waste in packaging materials, improved safety, aided recycling efforts and generally reduced the cost of packaging and shipment of materials. For questions regarding Packaging Standards,
- [Information Meeting Calendar](https://railcis.org/information-standards/information-meeting-calendar/)
- [Member List of Quality Assurance Committee](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/member-list-of-quality-assurance-committee/) - Member List of QAC Working Groups
- [Member List of Committee On Information Standards](https://railcis.org/information-standards/member-list-of-committee-on-information-standards/)
- [Quality Assurance Committee ](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/) - Compendium of Committee Status Revision: March 1999 Note: Revision G has Meeting Motion Chronology removed, QSSS name changed to QAS and other minor changes. Table Of Contents Section 1 Origin Section 2 Objectives Section 3 Charter Section 4 Program Information & Implementation Section 5 Announcement & Publications Section 6 Auditor Accreditation Section 7 Quality System
- [Quality Assurance Subcommittee | Quality System Standards](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/quality-system-standards/) - Compendium of Subcommittee Status Section 7: Quality System Standards The Quality System Standards/Training Working Group met independently, once in Kansas City and once in Chicago, to review various quality standards. AAR M-1003, ANSI/ASQC, International Standards Organization, American Petroleum Institute and the Canadian Standard Association Z299.3 Standards were reviewed. A final comparison was made between AAR
- [Quality Assurance Registry: July 2005 S-Y](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/program/quality-assurance-registry-july-2005-s-y/) - Please contact one of the committee members if errors or omissions are noted in the registry. Entries are listed alphabetically by supplier. A-D | E-I | J-N | O-R | S-Y Commodity Supplier's Name Facility Audit Date Expiration Auditor New iron castings and sintered brake shoes Sancast, Inc. Conshocton, OH 9/4/2003 9/4/2006 AAR Manufacturer wheels and axles SC SMR SA Bals, Romania 2/24/2004
- [Quality Assurance Registry: July 2005 O-R](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/program/quality-assurance-registry-july-2005-o-r/) - Please contact one of the committee members if errors or omissions are noted in the registry. Entries are listed alphabetically by supplier. A-D | E-I | J-N | O-R | S-Y Commodity Supplier's Name Facility Audit Date Expiration Auditor Communication & signal (wire & cable) The Okonite Company Ashton, RI 8/15/2003 8/15/2006 CRQS Communication & signal (wire & cable) The Okonite Company
- [Quality Assurance Registry: July 2005 J-N](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/program/quality-assurance-registry-july-2005-j-n/) - Please contact one of the committee members if errors or omissions are noted in the registry. Entries are listed alphabetically by supplier. A-D | E-I | J-N | O-R | S-Y Commodity Supplier's Name Facility Audit Date Expiration Auditor New and reconditioned switch components J Manufacturing Grass Valley, CA 3/01/2005 3/01/2008 IQC Remanufactured Electromatic and Hydraulic Vibrator Units JER Overhaul, Inc Arcola,
- [Quality Assurance Registry: July 2005 E-I](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/program/quality-assurance-registry-july-2005-e-i/) - Please contact one of the committee members if errors or omissions are noted in the registry. Entries are listed alphabetically by supplier. A-D | E-I | J-N | O-R | S-Y Commodity Supplier's Name Facility Audit Date Expiration Auditor Manufacturer and remanufacturer freight cars and cleaning East Coast Huron Operations, Inc. Flint, MI 2/24/2004 2/24/2007 AAR Manufacturer of traction motors and combos
- [Quality Assurance Registry: July 2005 A-D](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/program/quality-assurance-registry-july-2005-a-d/) - Please contact one of the committee members if errors or omissions are noted in the registry. Entries are listed alphabetically by supplier. A-D | E-I | J-N | O-R | S-Y Commodity Supplier's Name Facility Audit Date Expiration Auditor New and remanufacturer frogs, switches and insulated joints A&K Railroad Materials Kansas City, KS 2/24/2004 2/24/2007 AAR New side bearings, friction elements, and new
- [How the Quality Assurance Program Works](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/program/) - November 1, 1991 Revised May 23, 2000 Purpose The committee has been organized to establish a program with standards for the assessment of the quality processes of suppliers to the railroad industry. It will provide a means for the suppliers and the railroads to continuously improve the quality of products and services. A principle aim
- [Quality Meetings & Minutes](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/quality-meetings-minutes/) - Meeting Calendar No meetings currently scheduled. Minutes Quality Assurance Committee minutes are available in PDF file formats. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files. It may be downloaded free of charge from Adobe's Web site March 28, 2003: Conference Call July 18, 2003: Conference Call September 12, 2003: Conference Call November 7, 2003:
- [Standards Meetings](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/standards-meetings/) - Meeting Calendar No meetings currently scheduled. Minutes Packaging Standards Subcommittee minutes are available in PDF file formats. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files. It may be downloaded free of charge from Adobe's Web site September 8-10, 2003 October 20, 2003: Conference Call January 12-14, 2004
- [Tree 26a](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-26a/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard | Tree Structure](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/tree-structure/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final Appendix A
- [Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard | SGML Declaration](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/sgml-declaration/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Inustry Task Team Phase III Final SGML Declaration The SGML Declaration declares the character set, syntax, quantities, capacities, scope, and features of SGML to be used when interchanging SGML documents under this standard. Many of the quantities and capacities have been created from the reference quantity and capacity sets
- [Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard | Specification](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/specification/) - Release 1.0, February 27, 1996 Distributed by the Subcommittee on Information Standards Rail Industry Forum 27 February 1996 EPCES Technical Specifications SGML CGM Version 3 TIFF 6.0 HyTime ATA 2100 GRExchange Automated Interchange of Technical Information Document Object Classes Images Bi-Tonal Grayscale and Color Drawings Narrative Text Front Matter General catalog identification Introduction Section Alphabetical/Numerical
- [Quality Assurance Subcommittee | Subcommitee Officer Responsibility Description](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/subcommitee-officer-responsibility-description/) - Compendium of Subcommittee Status Section 10: Subcommitee Officer Responsibility Description The ISM-RIF-QAS Charter provides for three offices. The titles of these offices are identified below and a responsibility description for each appears immediately following. 1. Chair 2. Vice-Chair 3. Secretary Term of Service Term of service normally runs from October through September of the following
- [Quality Assurance Subcommittee | Working Group Responsibility Description](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/working-group-responsibility-description/) - Compendium of Subcommittee Status Section 9: Working Group Responsibility Description The following represent the titles of the ISM-RIF-QAS Working Groups. Immediately following are the respective responsibility descriptions. I. Communications Working Group II. Compliance Working Group III. Conference Planning Working Group (Standards/Training) IV. Policy Working Group V. Transit Working Group VI. Warranty Working Group Responsibility Description:
- [Quality Assurance Subcommittee | Clearing House](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/clearing-house/) - Compendium of Subcommittee Status Section 8: Clearing House I. ObjectiveThe ISM Rail Industry Forum Quality System Standards Subcommittee proposes the formulation of a "Clearing House" that will:A. Schedule specific commodity groups and time frames for the submission of audit summary reports by suppliers.B. Review audit summary reports to ensure that suppliers have developed and implemented
- [Quality Assurance Subcommittee | Auditor Accreditation](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/auditor-accreditation/) - Compendium of Subcommittee Status Section 6: Auditor Accreditation The Quality System Standards/Training Working Group Reviewed, Summarized and Presented to the QAS, Auditor Accreditation Standards. On January 11, 1990, a motion was made to accept AAR and ASQC accredited auditors. On May 8, 1990, a motion was made to accept a Canadian Association--Quality Management Institute Accredited
- [Quality Assurance Subcommittee | Announcement & Publications to Date](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/announcement-publications-to-date/) - Compendium of Subcommittee Status Section 5: Announcement & Publications to Date Below is a copy of the official announcement to the public concerning the QAS. It has been reviewed by legal council. Institute for Supply Management Rail Industry Forum Quality System Standards Subcommittee In response to the on-going interest in maintaining quality standards for materials
- [Quality Assurance Subcommittee | Program Information/Implementation](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/program-informationimplementation/) - Compendium of Subcommittee Status Section 4: Program Information/Implementation Clearing House Legality Although the information/implementation procedure coupled with the recommended Quality Standard and Auditor Accreditation Procedures will stand alone as an effective Supplier Quality Assurance Program, its development was limited by legal restraints perceived by the ISM to be relevant to the program. However, other industries;
- [Quality Assurance Subcommittee | Charter](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/charter/) - Compendium of Subcommittee Status Section 3: Charter The ISM-RIF-QAS Charter has been reviewed and approved by legal council. On May 8th 1990, a motion was made to accept the Charter. The motion carried and the approved draft was submitted for Executive Committee review. (A copy of the document appears beginning on the next page.) Charter
- [Quality Assurance Subcommittee | Objectives](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/objectives/) - Compendium of Subcommittee Status Section 2: Objectives Initial Objectives and Their Current Status Objective 1:Build on AAR & Existing Railroad Quality Assurance Programs for SuppliersStatus:A review of various audit standards was conducted by the Standards Working Group. AAR M-1003 was selected as the Audit Standard. Its acceptance has been voted upon and passed by the
- [Quality Assurance Subcommittee | Origin](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/compendium/origin/) - Compendium of Subcommittee Status Section 1: Origin April 20, 1989 Letter Distribution to Railroad's Purchasing/Materials Heads Duplicate of Supplier QA Effort Redundance of Audits at Supplier's Facilities May2, 1989 ISM Boston Meeting Announcement of June 23, 1989. An informal meeting of Railroads to discuss a Supplier Quality System Standards Program. June 23, 1989 On June
- [Packaging Specifications Manual | Preface](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/packaging-specifications-manual/preface/) - Preface The standards contained herein have been developed by the Institute for Supply Management - Rail Industry Forum (ISM-RIF) Packaging Standards Subcommittee (PSS). This subcommittee is composed of sourcing/purchasing and supply/material officers of North American railroad companies, major builders and railroad suppliers. The purpose of these standards is to provide packaging guidelines to railroad industry
- [Packaging Specifications Manual | Acknowledgments](https://railcis.org/packaging-standards/packaging-specifications-manual/acknowledgments/) - Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Rail Industry Forum (RIF) Packaging Standards Subcommittee (PSS) Packaging Specifications Manual Acknowledgments This is to acknowledge the many individuals and the companies who have supported the efforts of the National Association of Purchasing Management (ISM)-Rail Industry Forum (RIF) Packaging Standards Subcommittee (PSS) and have extensively contributed to the development of
- [How the Quality Assurance Committee is Organized](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/how-the-quality-assurance-committee-is-organized/) - The Quality Assurance (QA) Committee has several working groups, which are ad hoc committees created to deal with specific aspects of the overall quality initiative fostered by the RIF. These working groups draw on the supply community (through the Railway Progress Institute [RPI]) to augment the railoads' own commitment to quality. Each working group functions
- [Member List of Quality Assurance Working Groups](https://railcis.org/quality-assurance/member-list-of-quality-assurance-working-groups/) - Quality Conference Patrick Lhermitte, Chair Arthur Gray, Secretary Brodeur, Dick Ciriachi, Barbara Cooke, Joy Ferretti, Russ Hildebrand, Ed Leach, Robyn MacDougall, Greg Matthews, Bob Reardon, Dave Sommerville, Geoff Testerman, Gary Membership Russ Ferretti, Chair Bump, Tom Matthews, Bob Communications Bob Matthews, Chair Ferretti, Russ Policy Kurt Gansauer, Chair Hildebrand, Ed Mokkapti, Chinnarao Sommerville, Geoff Registry
- [Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard | Overview](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/overview/) - Overview of EPCES Techniques Rail Industry parts catalog information consists of Text; Data (parts information); Images (raster representations of drawings or pictures); and Drawings (vector formatted drawings). Each of these information "objects" has special treatment in the EPCES as follows: SGML Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) is utilized by the EPCES to encode text, data
- [Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard | Glossary](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/glossary/) - Glossary of Terms The following terms are defined to improve general understanding of the standard: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z AADRAdditional Detail Reference.ATAAir Transport AssociationATA's GWGATA Graphics Working Group maintaining ATA drawing and image specifications and CGM profiles.BBi-TonalAn image that contains only black and
- [Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard | Members](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/members/) - List of RIF Members Company Name Address Phone/Fax/E-mail Amerail Transit Group 1 Morrison Knudsen Dr. Hornell, NY 14843 607-324-2109, ext. 4347 FAX: 607-324-5136 E-mail: Amtrak Guy Boniface Mgr., Inv Control Mat's Management 30th and Market Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-349-1189 FAX: 215-349-1174 E-mail: Bombardier Inc. John C. Lajeunesse Tech Pubs Dept. 1101 Parent St. St. Bruno,
- [Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Overview](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/) - Overview The pages in this section constitute a document type definition (DTD) detailing the rail industry standard for coding specifications suggested for the exchange of electronic data catalogs. Release 1.0, February 27, 1996 Distributed by the Subcommittee on Information Standards Table of Contents Foreword Foreword: List of RIF Members Foreword: Glossary Foreword: Overview of EPCES
- [Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard SGML Elements Descriptions](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/sgml-elements-descriptions/) - Appendix A SGML Element Descriptions Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final Glossary for ISM-RIF Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Specification A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | AABBREVAbbreviation. A grouping of an abbreviation (term) and its definition. Allowed within the abbreviation listing within the front matter
- [Rail Industry Guideline Upgrades](https://railcis.org/information-standards/edi-guidelines/edi-introduction-and-overview/rail-industry-guideline-upgrades/) - Rail Industry Guidelines for EDI: Introduction and Overview Maintenance of Rail Industry Guidelines Changes to the Rail Industry Guidelines can originate from changes in the ASC X12 Standards, and also from an agreement among the members of the Committee on Information Standards that additions, deletions, or changes are necessary. Publication takes place on two levels.
- [Rail Industry Guideline Terms](https://railcis.org/information-standards/edi-guidelines/edi-introduction-and-overview/rail-industry-guideline-terms/) - Rail Industry Guidelines for EDI: Introduction and Overview Envelopes and Communications Medium In addition to establishing conventions for the formatting and interpretation of the data that comprises the interchange, the sender and receiver must agree on a choice of communications medium and interchange envelope. This choice will lead to further agreements on specific technical questions
- [Rail Industry Guidelines](https://railcis.org/information-standards/edi-guidelines/edi-introduction-and-overview/rail-industry-guidelines/) - Rail Industry Guidelines for EDI: Introduction and Overview Rail Industry Guidelines: General Information The Rail Industry uses the ASC X12 Standards to govern the interchange of purchasing-related business data between each railroad and its suppliers. The Rail Industry Guidelines are a fully compliant subset of the ASC X12 Standards and facilitate the use of EDI
- [ASC X12 Standards](https://railcis.org/information-standards/edi-guidelines/edi-introduction-and-overview/asc-x12-standards/) - Rail Industry Guidelines for EDI: Introduction and Overview ASC X12 Standards: General Information The ASC X12 Standards specify the format and data content of electronic business transactions. Standards are structured so that computer programs can translate data to and from internal formats without extensive reprogramming. Changes to the published standard occur continually through a structured
- [EDI Guidelines](https://railcis.org/information-standards/edi-guidelines/) - Why Rail Industry Guidelines for EDI? The Rail Industry Guidelines were created to speed the development and implementation of electronic commerce in three ways: They represent a commitment by the rail industry to a common format for electronic commerce. They arrange the ASC X12 documentation into a self-contained and abbreviated format. They concentrate on the
- [Electronic Commerce](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-commerce/) - What is Electronic Commerce? Electronic commerce is the communication of business information (purchase orders, invoices, electronic fund transfers, quotations, bar coding, etc.) through various technological media formats. In its basic form, electronic commerce replaces paper with the transfer of computer readable data. Upon receipt of the data, the receiver is able to print the information
- [EPIRA](https://railcis.org/information-standards/epira/) - Welcome to EPIRA (Electronic Purchasing & Invoicing Rail Application). EPIRA was developed for companies that supply material to North American railroads. This secure site allows you to receive stock and non-stock purchase orders and send invoices over the Internet. The purchase order information is retained on the site and may be converted into an invoice
- [About Us](https://railcis.org/about-us/) - This committee was organized to develop and implement standards for the exchange of purchasing-related data within the rail industry. It is comprised of professionals within the purchasing, material management, finance and information systems departments of major North American railroad companies. This committee and its members are responsible for the implementation of electronic commerce, primarily the
- [QA Members](/quality-assurance/member-list-of-quality-assurance-committee/)
- [PS Members](/packaging-standards/member-list-of-subcommittee-on-packaging-standards/)
- [IS Members](/information-standards/member-list-of-committee-on-information-standards/)
- [Contact Us](#)
- [EDI Resources: Software Suppliers and Value Added Networks (VANs)](https://railcis.org/information-standards/edi-resources-software-suppliers-and-value-added-networks-vans/) - What you want to know EDI Resources: Software Suppliers and Value Added Networks (VANs) The following Web sites represent companies that provide products or services to support EDI. The Rail Industry Committee does not endorse these companies, but merely presents them as firms who are familiar with EDI in the rail industry. EDI Software and
- [Tree 29f](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-29f/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 29e](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-29e/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 29d](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-29d/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final NO IMAGE
- [Tree 29c](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-29c/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 29b](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-29b/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 29a](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-29a/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 28g](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-28g/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 28f](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-28f/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 28e](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-28e/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 28d](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-28d/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 28c](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-28c/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 28b](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-28b/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 28a](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-28a/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 27cc](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-27cc/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 27cb](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-27cb/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 27ac](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-27ac/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 27ab](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-27ab/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 27aa](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-27aa/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
- [Tree 26d](https://railcis.org/information-standards/electronic-parts-catalog-exchange-standard/document-type-definition/tree-26d/) - Appendix A Document Type Definition Rail Industry Task Team Electronic Parts Catalog Exchange Standard Phase III Final
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## Packaging  Drawings

- [ELLIPTICAL SPRINGS](https://railcis.org/drawings/eliptical-springs/) - In Progress.
- [WHEEL, 22" DIAMETER DEEP DISH HANDBRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheel-22-diameter-deep-dish-handbrake-2/) - After placing the first two wheels on edge against the side of the crate, the remaining wheels are stacked back to back until the crate is filled with required number of pieces in an overlapping fashion. A complete package consists of seventeen sets of two handbrake wheels per set plus one additional piece for a
- [LEVER, STANDARD ONE PIECE UNCOUPLING](https://railcis.org/drawings/lever-standard-one-piece-uncoupling/) - To be packaged as two unitized bundles of 50 levers per bundle by placing three 1.25" non-metallic bands around each one for a total of six non-metallic bands and putting them on a pallet. The bundles are then secured to the pallet with two 1.25" non-metallic bands. Pallet: PAL-4,/b>
- [GATE, 42" X 48" HOPPER CAR GRAVITY DISCHARGE](https://railcis.org/drawings/gate-42-x-48-hopper-car-gravity-discharge/) - Place three gravity discharge gates on a pallet in an alternating fashion (the top and bottom gates face one direction and the middle gate faces the opposite direction). Secure the gates to the pallet with three .75" non-metallic bands. Two of the non-metallic bands run parallel to one another and the third runs perpendicular to
- [GATE, 28" X 36" HOPPER CAR GRAVITY DISCHARGE](https://railcis.org/drawings/gate-28-x-36-hopper-car-gravity-discharge/) - Place three gravity discharge gates on a pallet in an alternating fashion (the top and bottom gates face one direction and the middle gate faces the opposite direction). Secure the gates to the pallet with three .75" non-metallic bands. Two of the non-metallic bands run parallel to one another and the third runs perpendicular to
- [GATE, 24" X 30" HOPPER CAR GRAVITY DISCHARGE](https://railcis.org/drawings/gate-24-x-30-hopper-car-gravity-discharge-2/) - Place seven gravity discharge gates on a pallet in an alternating fashion (the top and bottom gates face one direction and the middle gate faces the opposite direction). Secure the gates to the pallet with three .75" non-metallic bands. Two of the non-metallic bands run parallel to one another and the third runs perpendicular to
- [GATE, 24" X 30" HOPPER CAR GRAVITY DISCHARGE](https://railcis.org/drawings/gate-24-x-30-hopper-car-gravity-discharge/) - Place three gravity discharge gates on a pallet in an alternating fashion (the top and bottom gates face one direction and the middle gate faces the opposite direction). Secure the gates to the pallet with three .75" non-metallic bands. Two of the non-metallic bands run parallel to one another and the third runs perpendicular to
- [GATE, 20" X 28" HOPPER CAR GRAVITY DISCHARGE](https://railcis.org/drawings/gate-20-x-28-hopper-car-gravity-discharge/) - Place three gravity discharge gates on a pallet in an alternating fashion (the top and bottom gates face one direction and the middle gate faces the opposite direction). Secure the gates to the pallet with three .75" non-metallic bands. Two of the non-metallic bands run parallel to one another and the third runs perpendicular to
- [GATE, 13" X 42" HOPPER CAR GRAVITY DISCHARGE](https://railcis.org/drawings/gate-13-x-42-hopper-car-gravity-discharge/) - Place three gravity discharge gates on a pallet in an alternating fashion (the top and bottom gates face one direction and the middle gate faces the opposite direction). Secure the gates to the pallet with three .75" non-metallic bands. Two of the non-metallic bands run parallel to one another and the third runs perpendicular to
- [CENTER PLATES, 12", 14", 15", & 16" DIA.](https://railcis.org/drawings/center-plates-12-14-15-16-dia/) - Each layer contains 4 center plates with a maximum of 28 per pallet (four stacks of seven). The first layer of four is placed back down on the pallet deck. Additional layers are placed face to face until the desired quantity is attained. Four 1.25" non-metallic bands are applied lengthwise, two on each plate. Two
- [CASE, GE FULLY ASSEMBLED METAL GEAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/case-ge-fully-assembled-metal-gear/) - Place three gear case portions on a pallet. Secure the assemblies to each other with one .75" non-metallic band and to the pallet with two additional .75" non-metallic bands, one placed through the center opening of all three assemblies and the second placed over the top. The painted finish of the assemblies is protected from
- [BRAKE BEAM, TTX #18 TRUCK MOUNTED](https://railcis.org/drawings/brake-beam-ttx-18-truck-mounted/) - Truck mounted brake systems are packaged in returnable racks as follows: Place first two systems into the rack right side up and place a 1.25" non-metallic band around both beams and the rack. Place the second two systems in the rack upside down. They are secured with a 1.25" non-metallic band wrapped around all four
- [BLOCK, Y46AE FOLLOWER](https://railcis.org/drawings/block-y46ae-follower/) - Place 16 blocks on a 48"x 48" pallet in the prescribed stacking arrangement in each of up to three layers for a miximum of 48 pieces per pallet. Use 5 pieces of 1.25" non-metallic banding applied across each outside block from side to side. Pallet:PAL-3 or PAL-6
- [BLOCK, Y44A FOLLOWER](https://railcis.org/drawings/block-y44a-follower/) - Place 16 blocks on a 48" x 48" pallet in the prescribed stacking arrangement in each of up to three layers for a miximum of 48 pieces per pallet. Use 5 pieces of 1.25" non-metallic banding applied across each outside block from side to side. Pallet:PAL-3 or PAL-6
- [ASSEMBLY, EMD POWER](https://railcis.org/drawings/assembly-emd-power/) - Place 4 assemblies in a crate and cover with a corrugated tube. Use four 1.25" non-metallic bands and 8 edge protectors to affix to the pallet. Each container consists of 1 base, 1 top, 4 blocks (1.5" x .75" x 7"), 4 bolts (.375" x 12") and 1 HSC 35.875" x 33.5" x 46" 350#
- [YOKE,TYPES Y45 & SY45](https://railcis.org/drawings/yoketypes-y45-sy45/) - To be packaged as a unitized bundle consisting of up to three groups of 5 yokes. For each group of 5 use one 1.25" non-metallic band around the center, one 1.25" band through the key slots and one through the key slots and one though the followers for a total of three bands per group.
- [YOKE, TYPES Y40 & SY40](https://railcis.org/drawings/yoke-types-y40-sy40/) - To be packaged as a unitized bundle consisting of up to three groups of 5 yokes. For each group of 5 place one 1" x 3" board through the key slots and followers plus one 1.25" non-metallic band around the center of the yokes. Groups are unitized by placing two 1.25" non-metallic bands through the
- [YOKE, EOCC](https://railcis.org/drawings/yoke-eocc/) - Place each of nine yokes on end in a 3 x 3 configuration on a pallet. Six of the yokes are placed flush to one another, back to back, with the draft pin support sides facing outward. The third row is placed with its pin support side facing inward toward the pin support side of
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOOSE 33"](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-loose-33-2/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up on two 2" x 4" boards placed on the deck of a pallet. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of spacers consisting of 4" x 4" boards or made from two
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOOSE 28"](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-loose-28-2/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up on two 2" x 4" boards placed on the deck of a pallet. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of spacers consisting of 4" x 4" boards or made from two
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOOSE](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-loose/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up on two 2" x 4" boards placed on the deck of a pallet. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of spacers consisting of 4" x 4" boards or made from two
- [VALVE-COMPLETE AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/valve-complete-air-brake/) - Place 4 valves on their sides in each of two rows on a 48" x 48" pallet for a total of 8 valves. Each row faces the opposite direction. A 1" x 2" x 48" board is placed over the pipe brackets in each row and they are secured to the pallet with 1.25" non-metallic
- [VALVE, PIPE BRACKET PORTION AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/valve-pipe-bracket-portion-air-brake/) - Place one pipe bracket portion on its side in each of nine partition cells in a water-resistant crate with lid. All bracket openings must be protected with a temporary plastic cover. The customer may specify that the center cell be left empty thereby reducing the quantity to 8 and the weight by about 60 pounds.
- [TRANSOM-SWING MOTION TRUCK](https://railcis.org/drawings/transom-swing-motion-truck/) - Place two stacks of 5 transoms per stack parallel to each other. Two 4" x 4" x 38" wood spacers are to be placed between the transoms at each end for a total of eight. Each transom pair must share the same two spacers. One 1.25" non-metallic band is to be placed outside the spacers
- [SWITCH PACKAGE](https://railcis.org/drawings/switch-package/) - The switch container top, bottom, and sides are made of .5" CDX plywood. The framing consists fo 2" x 4" and the skids are 4" x 4" boards. Secure boards to each other with No. 10 wire gauge, cement coated screw type nails. Use a lag screw and 4 screw nails when fastening vertical 2"
- [STRIKER-TYPE "E" COUPLER](https://railcis.org/drawings/striker-type-e-coupler-2/) - Place nine type "E" coupler strikers on a pallet. Three 1.25" non-metallic bands are placed through the slots of the strikers and three 1.25" non-metallic bands are applied to them perpendicular to the first three. Pallet: PAL-2
- [STRIKER-TYPE "E" COUPLER](https://railcis.org/drawings/striker-type-e-coupler/) - Place four type "E" Coupler strikers on a pallet. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are placed through the slots of the strikers and two 1.25" non-metallic bands are applied to them perpendicular to the first two. Pallet: PAL-4
- [SADDLE, UNITRUCK](https://railcis.org/drawings/saddle-unitruck/) - Place 4 saddles parallel to each other. Three 1.25" non-metallic bands are applied around the saddles to unitize the package. Place one on each end and one through the top center for a total of three non-metallic bands. Neither wood blocks nor a pallet are required for this arrangement. Mechanically lift through the center opening.
- [RUNNING BOARD](https://railcis.org/drawings/running-board/) - Place 6 thru 12 running boards on each pallet. Running boards are centered to minimize overhang on the pallet. Utilize four boards (2" X 4" X 28.5") placed on top of the bundle at each end and two over the center stringers. Boards are secured with 1.25" non-metallic bands.
- [RESERVOIR, AIR BRAKE 2 COMPARTMENT-FABRICATED](https://railcis.org/drawings/reservoir-air-brake-2-compartment-fabricated/) - Three reservoirs are nested in a special pallet constructed of three 3.5" x 2.5" x 48" stringers, with six deck and six bottom boards each measuring 1" x 3" x 42". Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are run through the top slats and over the reservoirs to secure them to the pallet. Pallets may be stacked.
- [RESERVOIR, AIR BRAKE 2 COMPARTMENT-CAST](https://railcis.org/drawings/reservoir-air-brake-2-compartment-cast/) - Three reservoirs are nested in a special pallet constructed of two 3.5" x 2.5" x 56" stringers, six deck and six bottom boards each measuring 1" x 3" x 27.5". Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are run through the top slats and over the reservoirs to secure them to the pallet. Pallets may be stacked. Two
- [PLATE, STANDARD TIE](https://railcis.org/drawings/plate-standard-tie/) - Stack ten tie plates in each of 16 rows in alternating fashion, one row up and the other down. The plates are to be separated into two bundles with a .375" plywood divider on edge in the center of the pallet. A 1.25" non-metallic band is used to secure each group of 32 plates to
- [PLATE, 132 LB. PANDROL](https://railcis.org/drawings/plate-132-lb-pandrol/) - Stack ten tie plates in each of 12 bundles in alternating fashion, one row up and the other down. The plates are contained on the pallet with two .25" plywood boards placed on edge at the end of the pallet. Four 2.5" x .5" boards, two per end are used to stiffen the plywood. Two
- [PLATE, 115 LB. PANDROL](https://railcis.org/drawings/plate-115-lb-pandrol/) - Stack eight tie plates in each of 18 bundles in alternating fashion, one row up and the other down. The plates are contained on the pallet with two .25" plywood boards placed on edge at the end of the pallet. Four 2.5" x .5" boards, two per end are used to stiffen the plywood. Two
- [PIN, Y-47 COUPLER & YOKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-y-47-coupler-yoke/) - A 1" x 2" x 36" rim strip must be nailed to each end of the pallet and a 1" x 2" x 44" rim strip must also be nailed to each side. Three rows of 11 pins per row or up to 33 pins each weighing about 33 pounds may be placed on the
- [PIN, SHANK FOR TYPE F ROTARY COUPLER](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-shank-for-type-f-rotary-coupler/) - A 1" x 2" x 24" rim strip must be nailed to each end of the pallet and a 1" x 2" x 38" rim strip must also be nailed to each side. Two rows of 11 pins per row or up to 22 pins each weighing about 26 pounds may be placed on the
- [PEDESTALS, UNITRUCK](https://railcis.org/drawings/pedestals-unitruck/) - Place four pedestals on a pallet. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are run through the windows of the pedestals and under the pallet. Two additional 1.25" non-metallic bands are placed over the middle of the pedestals and under the pallet between the slats. Pallet: PAL-4
- [PEDESTALS, CONTAINER](https://railcis.org/drawings/pedestals-container/) - Place each of four rows of four pedestals per row in an alternating fashion on a pallet for a total of 16 per package (four face one, four the opposite, four the first and the remaining four the opposite direction). Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are run through the windows of the pedestals and under the
- [LOCK, FOLDING CONTAINER](https://railcis.org/drawings/lock-folding-container-2/) - To be packaged as a unitized bundle of 2 layers of nine locks per layer. One layer will consist of 9 left and the second layer consists of 9 right locks placed upside down and in the opposite direction of the first layer (total of 18 per carset). Four 1.25" non-metallic bands are to be
- [LOCK, FOLDING CONTAINER](https://railcis.org/drawings/lock-folding-container/) - To be packaged as a unitized bundle of 1 layer of nine right or left locks. Three 1.25" non-metallic bands are to be used to secure the package. One band is placed around and two bands are placed over the locks securing them to the pallet. Pallet: PAL-5
- [LEVER, TELESCOPING UNCOUPLING](https://railcis.org/drawings/lever-telescoping-uncoupling/) - To be packaged as a unitized bundle, up to 5 layers, sandwiched between 2 pallets. The levers are to be placed on a 48" x 48" pallet in crisscrossed rows, ten levers to a row. They are to be banded to the pallet with two 1.25" non-metallic bands. One 48" x 48" pallet is to
- [LEVER, STANDARD ONE PIECE UNCOUPLING](https://railcis.org/drawings/lever-standard-one-piece-uncoupling-2/) - To be packaged as four unitized bundles of 25 levers per bundle by placing three 1.25" non-metallic bands around each one for a total of twelve non-metallic bands and putting them on a pallet. The bundles are then secured to the pallet with two 1.25" non-metallic bands. Pallet: PAL-4,/b>
- [KNUCKLE, F51 COUPLER](https://railcis.org/drawings/knuckle-f51-coupler-2/) - Twenty-four knuckles are placed on a 44" x 44" hardwood pallet in one layer lying face down in four rows of six, 3 facing front and 3 the rear. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands cross each other diagonally at the ends of the middle rows and two 1.25" non-metallic bands secure the outer two rows of
- [KNUCKLE, F51 COUPLER](https://railcis.org/drawings/knuckle-f51-coupler/) - Twelve knuckles are placed on a 24" x 42" hardwood pallet in one layer lying face down in two rows of six, 3 facing front and 3 the rear. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands cross each other diagonally at the ends of the rows securing the knuckles to the pallet. Pallet: PAL-10
- [KNUCKLE, E50 COUPLER](https://railcis.org/drawings/knuckle-e50-coupler-2/) - Twenty-four knuckles are placed on a 44" x 44" hardwood pallet in one layer lying face down in four rows of six, 3 facing front and 3 the rear. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands cross each other diagonally at the ends of the middle rows and two 1.25" non-metallic bands secure the outer two rows of
- [KNUCKLE, E50 COUPLER](https://railcis.org/drawings/knuckle-e50-coupler/) - Twelve knuckles are placed on a 24" x 42" hardwood pallet in one layer lying face down in two rows of six, 3 facing front and 3 the rear. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands cross each other diagonally at the ends of the rows securing the knuckles to the pallet. Pallet: PAL-10
- [KEY, DRAFT GEAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/key-draft-gear/) - Attach two 1" x 2" x 42" wood risers lengthwise, inboard of the edge and parallel to one another on top of the pallet deck. Lay the first row of seven keys over the risers. Lay the second row of seven in the opposite direction on top of the first continuing to stack keys in
- [HEAD, MODEL ACF 6-2 HITCH](https://railcis.org/drawings/head-model-acf-6-2-hitch/) - Place up to ten hitch heads face down in two stacks of five heads each on a 40" x 48" pallet. Some heads may need to be further stabilized by placing up to two 4" x 4" wooden blocks and possibly a 2" x 4" board between each of the first four heads in the
- [HEAD, HITCH](https://railcis.org/drawings/head-hitch/) - Place up to five hitch heads face down over a returnable stacking device consisting of a 32" steel rod welded to a 12" x 12" steel base plate which is placed at the center of a 36" x 36" hardwood pallet. Each head is placed over the rod through the king-pin opening. Some heads may
- [HANDHOLDS  (LESS THAN 45" IN LENGTH)](https://railcis.org/drawings/handholds-less-than-45-in-length/) - This packaging standard consists of a solid wooden box made from hardwood. This box is the same size as a 40" x 48" standard pallet, but is fully enclosed so that parts cannot fall through any spaces in the base of the box. The bottom is made from three 4" x 4" stringers that are
- [GUARD, AXLE (2)](https://railcis.org/drawings/guard-axle-2/) - The package is unitized by placing ten axle guards in two layers on a pallet. The first layer contains seven axle guards and the second layer consists of three pieces. The package is banded together and to the pallet with a 1.25" non-metallic band. While each piece in the first layer is placed in alternating
- [GUARD, AXLE (1)](https://railcis.org/drawings/guard-axle-1/) - The package is unitized by placing ten axle guards in two layers on a pallet. The first layer contains seven axle guards and the second layer consists of three pieces. The package is banded together and to the pallet with a 1.25" non-metallic band. While each piece in the first layer is placed in alternating
- [GEAR, ROUND BODY FRICTION DRAFT](https://railcis.org/drawings/gear-round-body-friction-draft/) - Two 2" x 4" x 32" boards are placed on top of the gears parallel to the wedges. A total of five 1.25" non-metallic bands are applied, one around the belly of the gears and four across the top and under the pallet in two perpendicular pairs. Pallet: SPECIAL
- [GEAR, FRICTION DRAFT](https://railcis.org/drawings/gear-friction-draft/) - Two 2" x 4" x 36" boards are placed on top of the gears parallel to the wedges. A total of five 1.25" non-metallic bands are applied, one around the belly of the gears and four across the top and under the pallet in two perpendicular pairs. Pallet: SPECIAL
- [FRAMES, NEW TRUCK SIDE 70T](https://railcis.org/drawings/frames-new-truck-side-70t/) - Pedestal style side frames shall be unitized in bundles of two units. The two side frames should be matched as to classification and each piece should be within one button of the other. The side frames are to be placed in alternating directions (one up and one down) and banded with three 1.25" non-metallic bands.
- [FRAMES, NEW TRUCK SIDE 125T](https://railcis.org/drawings/frames-new-truck-side-125t/) - Pedestal style side frames shall be unitized in bundles of two units. The two side frames should be matched as to classification and each piece should be within one button of the other. The side frames are to be placed in alternating directions (one up and one down) and banded with three 1.25" non-metallic bands.
- [FRAMES, NEW TRUCK SIDE 100T](https://railcis.org/drawings/frames-new-truck-side-100t/) - Pedestal style side frames shall be unitized in bundles of two units. The two side frames should be matched as to classification and each piece should be within one button of the other. The side frames are to be placed in alternating directions (one up and one down) and banded with three 1.25" non-metallic bands.
- [DRUMS, <= 10 GALLON FIBRE](https://railcis.org/drawings/drums/) - These fibre drums are metal-free and are made solely from supertough paperboard and must be UFC or NMFC approved. The drum sidewalls must withstand up to 600lbs./sq. inch test. The drum net weight limit rating must equal or exceed the weight of the contents. The telescoping, tight fitting, self sealing slip-on covers may be taped
- [DRUMS, 55 GALLON/205 LITER STEEL](https://railcis.org/drawings/drums-55-gallon205-liter-steel/) - The inside diameter is 22.5" x 35" high. Each of two hoops is located @ 11.5625" from the top and bottom. Removable head drum covers are sealed with gaskets and secured by bolt style closing rings. The bottom is double seamed. The cover is 16, the locking ring is 12 or 16 and the drum is 16
- [DOOR, PLUG BOXCAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/door-plug-boxcar-2/) - The leaner rack may be constructed of wood or steel if returnable. If constructed of wood, the two runners are 4" x 6" 8'+ long. The uprights are 4" x 4" x ~=7.75' and are fastened to the runners with .75" nuts, bolts, and flat washers. Three 4" x 6" x 63" cross members tie
- [DOOR, PLUG BOXCAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/door-plug-boxcar/) - TWO 2" x 6" x ~=10.75' spacers are placed on and perpendicular to four equally spaced 2" x 4" x ~=10.5' runners. Four 2" x 4" x 10.5' cross members with the same orientation as the runners, complete the package base. A plug door is then placed face up on the base. Eight 2" x
- [DOOR, CORRUGATED SLIDER BOXCAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/door-corrugated-slider-boxcar-2/) - The leaner rack may be constructed of wood or steel if returnable. If constructed of wood, the two runners are 4" x 6" 8'+ long. The uprights are 4" x 4" x ~=7.75' and are fastened to the runners with .75" nuts, bolts, and flat washers. Three 4" x 6" x 96" cross members tie
- [DOOR, CORRUGATED SLIDER BOXCAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/door-corrugated-slider-boxcar/) - Three equally spaced 2" x 4" x ~=10.75' cross members are placed on and perpendicular to three similarly spaced 4" x 4" x ~=10.5' runners. A corrugated door is then placed face up on the cross members. Three 1" x 4" x ~=10.75' spacers are placed between each door to keep them from coming into
- [DAMPER-YAW](https://railcis.org/drawings/damper-yaw/) - Pieces are placed in a corrugated box with lid in six layers of four per layer. Depending upon the damper size, it may be necessary to place styrofoam dividers at the ends or in the middle of the container. The box is placed on a wooded, four-way 31" x 39" block style pallet. It is
- [DAMPER, HYD-6 YAW](https://railcis.org/drawings/damper-hyd-6-yaw/) - Pieces are placed in a corrugated box with lid in up four layers of four per layer. Up to five scalloped wooden spacers (notched 1" x 4" x 31" boards) are used to secure each end of the dampers in the container for a total of up to ten. The box is placed on a
- [CYLINDER-BODY MOUNTED BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/cylinder-body-mounted-brake/) - The brake cylinders are placed back-to-back on the pallet in two rows of three cylinders per row. Each row is banded to the pallet with a 1.25" non-metallic band. It may be necessary to place two (as shown) to four 1" x 2" x 48" or 2" x 2" x 48" risers beneath the cylinders
- [CUSHIONING UNIT-SQUARE BODY](https://railcis.org/drawings/cushioning-unit-square-body/) - All square body cushioning units (End of Car and Center of Car) must be banded with .75" non-metallic bands to two 4" x 4" wood blocks placed on each end of the body of the unit. The fully extended shaft must be protected with hard plastic PVC or the equivalent.
- [CUSHIONING UNIT, ROUND BODY  5 PACK](https://railcis.org/drawings/cushioning-unit-round-body-5-pack/) - This packaging standard consists of a standard 40" x 48" hardwood pallet that has four 1" x 1" pieces nailed onto the deck boards so that the round cushioning units will stay secure without rolling. The lower row contains three units, with two additional units stacked on the top row. The entire package is then
- [CUSHIONING UNIT, ROUND BODY](https://railcis.org/drawings/cushioning-unit-round-body/) - A round body cushioning unit (End of Car and Center of Car) is to be set on a cradle and attached with two .75" non-metallic bands. Two 4" x 4" wood blocks serve as the cradle runners and two 2" x 4" boards make the deck. The length of the cradle varies with the body
- [COVER-24" WIDE HATCH](https://railcis.org/drawings/cover-24-wide-hatch/) - Twelve covers are placed on the base with a 2" x 2" spacer board between each cover on both ends (total 22). The base is to be 4" longer than the longest cover applied to it. It is constructed of two 4" x 4" x 11' or 13' length risers and two 2" x 4"
- [COVER-20" WIDE HATCH](https://railcis.org/drawings/cover-20-wide-hatch/) - Twelve covers are placed on the base with a 2" x 2" spacer board between each cover on both ends (total 22). The base is to be 4: longer than the longest cover applied to it. It is constructed of two 4" x 4" x 12' length risers and two 2" x 4" x 12'
- [COUPLER, AAR SE60](https://railcis.org/drawings/coupler-aar-se60/) - To be packaged as a unit of 4 pieces with one 2" x 6" hardwood board across the top and one across the bottom of the shank area of the couplers, secured with a 1.25" non-metallic band. Two 2" x 6" hardwood boards are to be placed along the ends of each of the four
- [COUPLER, AAR SBE60](https://railcis.org/drawings/coupler-aar-sbe60/) - To be packaged as a unit of 4 pieces with one 2" x 6" hardwood board across the top and one across the bottom of the shank area of the couplers, secured with a 1.25" non-metallic band. Two 2" x 6" hardwood boards are to be placed along the ends of each of the four
- [COUPLER, AAR F79](https://railcis.org/drawings/coupler-aar-f79/) - To be packaged as a unit of 2 pieces. The couplers are to face in opposite directions and are to be secured with two 1.25" non-metallic bands around the shanks. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are to be placed at the ends and into the couplers' key slots. A total of 4 non-metallic bands are to
- [COUPLER, AAR E69](https://railcis.org/drawings/coupler-aar-e69/) - To be packaged as a unit of 2 pieces. The couplers are to face in opposite directions and are to be secured with two 1.25" non-metallic bands around the shanks. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are to be placed at the ends and into the couplers' key slots. A total of 4 non-metallic bands are to
- [COUPLER, AAR E68](https://railcis.org/drawings/coupler-aar-e68/) - To be packaged as a unit of 2 pieces. The couplers are to face in opposite directions and are to be secured with two 1.25" non-metallic bands around the shanks. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are to be placed at the ends and into the couplers' key slots. A total of 4 non-metallic bands are to
- [COUPLER, AAR E67 ALL TYPES](https://railcis.org/drawings/coupler-aar-e67-all-types/) - To be packaged as a unit of 6 pieces with one 2" x 6" hardwood board across the top and one across the bottom of the shank area of the couplers, secured with a 1.25" non-metallic band. Two 2" x 6" hardwood boards are to be placed along the ends of each of the six
- [COUPLER, AAR E60 ALL TYPES](https://railcis.org/drawings/coupler-aar-e60-all-types/) - To be packaged as a unit of 6 pieces with one 2" x 6" hardwood board across the top and one across the bottom of the shank area of the couplers, secured with a 1.25" non-metallic band. Two 2" x 6" hardwood boards are to be placed along the ends of each of the six
- [CONNECTOR, FEMALE ARTICULATED 14"](https://railcis.org/drawings/connector-female-articulated-14/) - The special 40" x 48" pallet is constructed entirely of hardwood. The two 4" x 4" x 40" runners are spaced 30" OD apart. The risers mustbe spaced correctly in order to permit stacking pallets of either male or female articulated connectors on top of one another. The four deck boards are 2" x 6" x
- [CONNECTOR, FEMALE ARTICULATED 16"](https://railcis.org/drawings/connector-female-articulated-16/) - The special 40" x 48" pallet is constructed entirely of hardwood. The two 4" x 4" x 40" runners are spaced 30" OD apart. The risers mustbe spaced correctly in order to permit stacking pallets of either male or female articulated connectors on top of one another. The four deck boards are 2" x 6" x
- [CONNECTOR MALE ARTICULATED](https://railcis.org/drawings/connector-male-articulated/) - The special 40" x 48" pallet is constructed entirely of hardwood. The two 4" x 4" x 40" runners are spaced 30" OD apart. The risers mustbe spaced correctly in order to permit stacking pallets of either male or female articulated connectors on top of one another. The four deck boards are 2" x 6" x
- [CASTING, BACKSTOP](https://railcis.org/drawings/casting-backstop/) - Place each of six backstop castings on end in a 2 x 3 configuration on a pallet. Due to the fact that the weight of these castings is concentrated in the center of the pallet, it is necessary that it be constructed of hardwood and that the deck boards and stringers conform to the Packaging
- [CASE, GE UNASSEMBLED METAL GEAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/case-ge-unassembled-metal-gear/) - Place three gear case portions on a pallet. Secure the portions to each other with stretch wrap. Secure three complementary gear case portions to a second pallet with stretch wrap and place it on top of the first set. A .75" non-metallic band is used to secure each of the two pallets of three gear
- [CASE, GE METAL GEAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/case-ge-metal-gear/) - Place five gear cases with open ends facing down on a special pallet consisting of two 2" x 4" x 52" runners, two 1" x 4" stringers and three 1" x 4" deck boards. Two 2" x 4" x 42" boards are placed across the top of the gear cases. Two 1" x 2" x
- [CASE, EMD FIBERGLASS GEAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/case-emd-fiberglass-gear/) - Place five gear cases with open ends facing down on a special pallet consisting of two 2" x 4" x 36" runners, two 1" x 4" stringers and three 1" x 4" deck boards. Two 2" x 4" x 32" boards are placed across the top of the gear cases. Two 1" x 2" x
- [BRAKE BEAM, NYCOPAC/WABCOPAC](https://railcis.org/drawings/brake-beam-nycopacwabcopac/) - Two risers, 2" x 4" boards, are placed on the deck of the pallet parallel to one another. Four brake beams are then placed on the risers in a staggered pattern. Two 2" x 4" risers are placed on top of the first layer of beams for a total of four risers. Three additional beams
- [BRAKE BEAM, #8 CAST](https://railcis.org/drawings/brake-beam-8-cast/) - Each cast brake beam is to be placed in an alternating position as part of a unitized bundle. Each bundle of ten shall consist of five beams each. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are to be applied at each end of the bundle. Other sizes are 1B and 1C.
- [BRAKE BEAM, #24 FABRICATED](https://railcis.org/drawings/brake-beam-24-fabricated/) - Each fabricated brake beam is to be placed in an alternating position as part of a unitized bundle. Each bundle of ten shall consist of two rows of five beams each. Two 2" x 4" x 48" boards are placed under the bundle, one on each end. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are to be applied
- [BRAKE BEAM, #24 CAST](https://railcis.org/drawings/brake-beam-24-cast/) - Each cast brake beam is to be placed in an alternating position as part of a unitized bundle. Each bundle of ten shall consist of five beams each. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are to be applied at each end of the bundle. Other sizes are 1A and 1B.
- [BRAKE BEAM, #18 FABRICATED](https://railcis.org/drawings/brake-beam-18-fabricated/) - Each fabricated brake beam is to be placed in an alternating position as part of a unitized bundle. Each bundle of ten shall consist of two rows of five beams each. Two 2" x 4" x 48" boards are placed under the bundle, one on each end. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are to be applied
- [BRAKE BEAM, #18 CAST](https://railcis.org/drawings/brake-beam-18-cast/) - Each cast brake beam is to be placed in an alternating position as part of a unitized bundle. Each bundle of ten shall consist of five beams each. Two 1.25" non-metallic bands are to be applied at each end of the bundle. Other sizes are 1A and 1C.
- [BOXCAR ROOF SHEETS  PITCHED](https://railcis.org/drawings/boxcar-roof-sheets-pitched/) - This package is made from hardwood material, and has a bottom frame made of three 4" x 4" stringers. On top of these stringers are three more 4" x 4" pieces running perpendicular to the bottom stringers, with 2" x 4" pieces running across the top of them at each end, and a 4" x
- [BOXCAR ROOF SHEETS  FLAT](https://railcis.org/drawings/boxcar-roof-sheets-flat/) - This package is made from hardwood material, and has a bottom frame made of three 4" x 4" stringers. On top of these stringers are three more 4" x 4" pieces running perpendicular to the bottom stringers, with three 2" x 4" pieces running across the top of them (parallel to and directly on top
- [BOX: 40" SOLID WOOD](https://railcis.org/drawings/box-40-solid-wood/) - This packaging standard consists of a solid wooden box made from hardwood. This box is the same size as a 40" x 48" standard pallet, but is constructed with no openings between the deck boards or sides. The bottom is made from three 4" x 4" stringers that are covered in " plywood. Ths sides
- [BOX, 42" WOODEN PALLET](https://railcis.org/drawings/box-42-wooden-pallet/) - Pallet Specifications: 1. Top deck end boards are 1" x 6". The other six top deck boards are 1" x 4". 2. All bottom deck boards are 1.125" x 6" and extend a maximum of .75" beyond runners at sides and ends. 3. Runners are a minimum 1.5" x 3.5" (rough cut). 4. All lumber
- [BOX, 40" WOODEN PALLET](https://railcis.org/drawings/box-40-wooden-pallet/) - Pallet specifications: 1. Top deck end boards are 1" x 6". The six other top deck boards are 1" x 4". 2. All bottom deck boards are 1.125" x 6 " and extend a maximum of .75" beyond runners at sides and ends. 3. Runners are a minimum 1.5" x 3.5" (rough cut). 4. All
- [BOLSTER, TRUCK (SIZE 70T)](https://railcis.org/drawings/bolster-truck-size-70t/) - To be packaged as a unit of 2 pieces which shall be banded together in a center plate bowl-to-bowl manner. A total of four 1.25" non-metallic bands shall be used. Two bands are to be placed on each end of the bolster in the wedge areas. The second pair of bands are to be placed
- [BOLSTER, TRUCK (SIZE 125T)](https://railcis.org/drawings/bolster-truck-size-125t/) - To be packaged as a unit of 2 pieces which shall be banded together in a center plate bowl-to-bowl manner. A total of four 1.25" non-metallic bands shall be used. Two bands are to be placed on each end of the bolster in the wedge areas. The second pair of bands are to be placed
- [BOLSTER, TRUCK (SIZE 100T)](https://railcis.org/drawings/bolster-truck-size-100t/) - To be packaged as a unit of 2 pieces which shall be banded together in a center plate bowl-to-bowl manner. A total of four 1.25" non-metallic bands shall be used. Two bands are to be placed on each end of the bolster in the wedge areas. The second pair of bands are to be placed
- [BOARD, SHORT LENGTH RUNNING <=48"](https://railcis.org/drawings/board-short-length-running/) - Stack running boards (longest ones first) on the pallet in interlocking, alternating fashion (first one down, second one up, etc.) not to extend beyond the pallet dimension. Two 1" x 2" x (v) various boards are placed across the running boards and two .75" non-metallic bands are used to secure them to a four-way 40",
- [BOARD, MEDIUM LENGTH RUNNING >48" TO <=72"](https://railcis.org/drawings/board-medium-length-running-48-to/) - Stack running boards (longest ones first) on the pallet in alternating fashion (first one down, second one up, etc.). The pallet must be equal in size to that of the longest and widest board in the bundle. It is constructed of two 4" x 4" x (v) various length runners. Three 2" x 6" x
- [BOARD, LONG LENGTH RUNNING >72"](https://railcis.org/drawings/board-long-length-running-72/) - Stack running boards (longest ones first) on the pallet in alternating fashion (first one down, second one up, etc.). The pallet must be equal in size to that of the longest and widest board in the bundle. It is constructed of two 4" x 4" x (v) various length runners. Four 2" x 6" x
- [AXLE, FREIGHT CAR (SIZE 7" X 12")](https://railcis.org/drawings/axle-freight-car-size-7-x-12/) - Four axles are placed on two 2" by 4" boards, one located at each end in the wheel seat area. A board is also placed directly above each lower board for a total of four boards per bundle. A 1.25 non-metallic band is placed at the end of the bundle over the boards for a
- [AXLE, FREIGHT CAR (SIZE 6.5" X 12")](https://railcis.org/drawings/axle-freight-car-size-6-5-x-12/) - Four axles are placed on two 2" by 4" boards, one located at each end in the wheel seat area. A board is also placed directly above each lower board for a total of four boards per bundle. A 1.25 non-metallic band is placed at the end of the bundle over the boards for a
- [AXLE, FREIGHT CAR (SIZE 6" X 11")](https://railcis.org/drawings/axle-freight-car-size-6-x-11/) - Four axles are placed on two 2" by 4" boards, one located at each end in the wheel seat area. A board is also placed directly above each lower board for a total of four boards per bundle. A 1.25 non-metallic band is placed at the end of the bundle over the boards for a
- [AXLE, FREIGHT CAR (SIZE 5.5" X 10")](https://railcis.org/drawings/axle-freight-car-size-5-5-x-10/) - Four axles are placed on two 2" by 4" boards, one located at each end in the wheel seat area. A board is also placed directly above each lower board for a total of four boards per bundle. A 1.25 non-metallic band is placed at the end of the bundle over the boards for a
- [AXLE, FREIGHT CAR (7" X 12")](https://railcis.org/drawings/axle-freight-car-7-x-12/) - Four axles are placed on two 2" x 4" boards, one located at each end in the wheel seat area. A board is also placed directly above each lower board for a total of four boards per bundle. A 1.25" non-metallic band is placed at each end of the bundle over the boards for a
- [AXLE, FREIGHT CAR (5.5" X 10")](https://railcis.org/drawings/axle-freight-car-5-5-x-10/) - Four axles are placed on two 2" x 4" boards, one located at each end in the wheel seat area. A board is also placed directly above each lower board for a total of four boards per bundle. A 1.25" non-metallic band is placed at each end of the bundle over the boards for a
- [AXLE, FREIGHT CAR (6" X 11")](https://railcis.org/drawings/axle-freight-car-6-x-11/) - Four axles are placed on two 2" x 4" boards, one located at each end in the wheel seat area. A board is also placed directly above each lower board for a total of four boards per bundle. A 1.25" non-metallic band is placed at each end of the bundle over the boards for a
- [AXLE, FREIGHT CAR (6.5" X 12")](https://railcis.org/drawings/axle-freight-car-6-5-x-12/) - Four axles are placed on two 2" x 4" boards, one located at each end in the wheel seat area. A board is also placed directly above each lower board for a total of four boards per bundle. A 1.25" non-metallic band is placed at each end of the bundle over the boards for a
- [ADJUSTER, SLACK](https://railcis.org/drawings/adjuster-slack/) - Place ten or fewer slack adjusters on a 48" x 48" pallet. The adjusters are to be laid parallel to one another. They are secured to the pallet with two 1.25" non-metallic bands. There is no need to apply a crate for less than eleven slack adjusters, the pallet is sufficient. Place eleven or more slack adjusters in layers
- [ADJUSTER, GROUP "E" SLACK (OVERSEAS)](https://railcis.org/drawings/adjuster-group-e-slack-overseas/) - This is a special purpose package approved ONLY for overseas transportation. After adjusters have been received for redistributation, they must be repackaged in accordance with regular approved standards, ie., ADJ-1, ADJ-2 or ADJ-3. Place five layers of five slack adjusters each in a specially constructed wooden box. The box has three stringers. It is built to
- [ADJUSTER, GROUP "E" SLACK](https://railcis.org/drawings/adjuster-group-e-slack-2/) - Place three layers of 9, 8, & 8 slack adjusters on a pallet. The adjusters are to be kaid parallel to each other in an alternating fashion. Two 1" x 4" x 40" boards (no nails) are put between the first and second layers as spacers and two 1" x 4" x 37.50" boards are
- [ADJUSTER, GROUP "E" SLACK](https://railcis.org/drawings/adjuster-group-e-slack/) - Place two layers of five slack adjusters each on the pallet. The adjusters are to be laid parallel to each other in an alternating fashion. Two 1" x 4" x 23" boards (no nails) are placed between the layers as spacers. Two boards (2" x 4" x 18.50") are placed on top of the bundle
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOOSE 38"](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-loose-38/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of spacers consisting of 4" x 4" boards or made from two 2" x 4" boards nailed together and placed on either side of the
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOOSE 36"](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-loose-36-2/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of spacers consisting of 4" x 4" boards or made from two 2" x 4" boards nailed together and placed on either side of the
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOOSE 36"](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-loose-36/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of spacers consisting of 4" x 4" boards or made from two 2" x 4" boards nailed together and placed on either side of the
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOOSE 33"](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-loose-33/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of spacers consisting of 4" x 4" boards or made from two 2" x 4" boards nailed together and placed on either side of the
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOOSE 28"](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-loose-28/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of spacers consisting of 4" x 4" boards or made from two 2" x 4" boards nailed together and placed on either side of the
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOCOMOTIVE LOOSE (SIZE 42")](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-locomotive-loose-size-42/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of 2" x 4" wooden spacers, one placed on either side of the bore openings between the first, second and third loose wheels for a
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOCOMOTIVE LOOSE (SIZE 41")](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-locomotive-loose-size-41/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of 2" x 4" wooden spacers, one placed on either side of the bore openings between the first, second and third loose wheels for a
- [WHEELS, ALL TYPES LOCOMOTIVE LOOSE (SIZE 40")](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheels-all-types-locomotive-loose-size-40/) - Four loose wheels of the same diameter, matched to tape size, are stacked upon one another, flange side up. The machined surface of each wheel is protected by a pair of 2" x 4" wooden spacers, one placed on either side of the bore openings between the first, second and third loose wheels for a
- [WHEEL,22" DIAMETER SHALLOW DISH HANDBRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheel22-diameter-shallow-dish-handbrake/) - After placing the first three wheels on edge against the side of the crate, the remaining wheels are stacked back to back until the crate is filled with required number of pieces. A complete package consists of nine sets of three handbrake wheels per set. If a crate lid is used, it may be placed
- [WHEEL, 22" DIAMETER SHALLOW DISH HANDBAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheel-22-diameter-shallow-dish-handbake/) - After placing the first three wheels on edge against the side of the crate, the remaining wheels are stacked back to back until the crate is filled with required number of pieces. A complete package consists of sixteen sets of three handbrake wheels per set plus two additional pieces for a total package quantity of
- [WHEEL, 22" DIAMETER DEEP DISH HANDBRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheel-22-diameter-deep-dish-handbrake/) - After placing the first two wheels on edge against the side of the crate, the remaining wheels are stacked back to back until the crate is filled with required number of pieces in an overlapping fashion. A complete package consists of seven sets of three handbrake wheels per set. If a crate lid is used,
- [WHEEL, 16" DIAMETER SHALLOW DISH HANDBRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheel-16-diameter-shallow-dish-handbrake/) - After placing the first three wheels on edge against the side of the crate, the remaining wheels are stacked back to back until the crate is filled with required number of pieces in an overlapping fashion. A complete package consists of nine sets of five handbrake wheels per set. If a crate lid is used,
- [WHEEL SADDLE, F/LOOSE WORK EQUIPMENT WHEELS](https://railcis.org/drawings/wheel-saddle-floose-work-equipment-wheels/) - Specifications: Welded Steel Construction. Keeper Pipe with cotter keys on both ends to lock work Equipment wheels in Saddle. Fork Channels with 3" strap steel under each end to reduce chance for tripping off forks. Holds up to four each Work Equipment wheels, up to 28"
- [VIBRATOR ASSEMBLY CRADLE FOR FAIRMONT TAMPER. ELECTRIC AND HYDRAULIC VIBRATOR ASSEMBLIES](https://railcis.org/drawings/vibrator-assembly-cradle-for-fairmont-tamper-electric-and-hydraulic-vibrator-assemblies/) - Lumber: Hard or Softwood as required. Air dried and surfaced as required. Grade No. 3 common or better. Secure deck boards to stringers (S2E) with No. 10 wire gauge, cement coated screw type nails, or 3" resin coated spring steel staples. Lead boards have 3 nails in each end and center, while the other boards
- [VALVE-SERVICE PORTION AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/valve-service-portion-air-brake/) - Place one service portion on its side in each of nine partition cells in a water-resistant crate with lid. All valve openings must be protected with a temporary plastic cover. The customer may specify that the center cell be left empty thereby reducing the quantity to 8 and the weight by about 60 pounds. Packaging
- [VALVE-SERVICE PORTION AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/valve-service-portion-air-brake-2/) - Place one service portion on its side in each of two layers of nine partition cells per layer in a water resistant crate with lid. All valve openings must be protected with a temporary plastic cover. The customer may specify that the center cells be left empty thereby reducing the quantity to 16 and the
- [VALVE-EMERGENCY PORTION AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/valve-emergency-portion-air-brake/) - Place one emergency portion on its side in each of nine partition cells in a water-resistant crate with lid. All valve openings must be protected with a temporary plastic cover. The customer may specify that the center cell be left empty thereby reducing the quantity to 8 and the weight by about 60 pounds. Packaging
- [VALVE,#8 VENT AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/valve8-vent-air-brake/) - Place 2 vent valves on their sides in each of twelve partition cells per layer in a water-resistant crate. The container consists of two layers of 12 cells per layer for a total of 24 cells and 48 vent valves per package. The lid and crate is secured to the pallet with two .50" non-metallic
- [VALVE, PIPE BRACKET PORTION AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/valve-pipe-bracket-portion-air-brake-2/) - Place one pipe bracket portion on its side in each of two layers of nine partition cells per layer in a water-resistant crate with lid. All bracket openings must be protected with a temporary plastic cover. The customer may specify that the center cell be left empty thereby reducing the quantity to 16 and the
- [VALVE, KM-2 VENT AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/valve-km-2-vent-air-brake/) - Place 2 vent valves on their sides in each of twelve partition cells per layer in a water-resistant crate. The container consists of two layers of 12 cells per layer for a total of 24 cells and 48 vent valves per package. The lid and crate is secured to the pallet with two .50" non-metallic
- [VALVE, EMERGENCY PORTION AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/valve-emergency-portion-air-brake-2/) - Place one emergency portion on its side in each of two layers of nine partition cells per layer in a water-resistant crate with lid. All valve openings must be protected with a temporary plastic cover. The customer may specify that the center cell be left empty thereby reducing the quantity to 16 and the weight
- [U-TUBE, GE SMALL LOCOMOTIVE TRACTION MOTOR](https://railcis.org/drawings/u-tube-ge-small-locomotive-traction-motor/) - U-Tubes are individually packaged in specially designed wooden crates with outer dimensions (OD) of 32.25" x 22.25" x 24.25". In order to stabilize the U-Tube, two L-shaped cradles made of a 2" x 6" x 19.5" and a 2" x 4" x 19.5" are placed together on edge inside the crate. The crate is constructed
- [U-TUBE, GE MEDIUM LOCOMOTIVE TRACTION MOTOR](https://railcis.org/drawings/u-tube-ge-medium-locomotive-traction-motor/) - U-Tubes are individually packaged in specially designed wooden crates with outer dimensions (OD) of 42.5" x 23" x 21". In order to stabilize the U-Tube, two L-shaped cradles made of a 2" x 6" x 21.25" and a 2" x 4" x 21.25" are placed together on edge inside the crate. The crate is constructed
- [U-TUBE, GE LARGE LOCOMOTIVE TRACTION MOTOR](https://railcis.org/drawings/u-tube-ge-large-locomotive-traction-motor/) - U-Tubes are individually packaged in specially designed wooden crates with outer dimensions (OD) of 45.5" x 25" x 29". In order to stabilize the U-Tube, two L-shaped cradles made of a 2" x 6" x 22.25" and a 2" x 4" x 22.25" are placed together on edge inside the crate. The crate is constructed
- [SWITCH PACKAGE](https://railcis.org/drawings/switch-package-2/) - The above drawings provide greater construction detail. The container may vary in height relative to the size of the switch package contained within. Item Description Qty Lid CDX .5" 3' x 8' plywood 1 Ends CDX .5" 17.5" x 2'8" plywood 2 Sides CDX .5" 17.5" x 8' plywood 2 Bottom CDX .5" 2'8" x
- [STABILIZER WITH SPRING, NEW HYDRAULIC HS-7-100](https://railcis.org/drawings/stabilizer-with-spring-new-hydraulic-hs-7-100-2/) - Each stabilizer body and its body spring is bagged together and is placed upright in a crate, all face the same direction. There are five rows of six pieces per row for a total of thirty per package. Rim strips are attached to the perimeter of the pallet. Two measure 1" x 1" x 48"
- [STABILIZER WITH SPRING, NEW HYDRAULIC HS-7-100](https://railcis.org/drawings/stabilizer-with-spring-new-hydraulic-hs-7-100/) - Stabilizer bodies are bagged and are placed upright on the deck of the pallet. They face the same direction in five rows of four pieces per row for a layer total of 20. A corrugated separator is placed on top of the first layer to which the second layer of stabilizer bodies is applied. The
- [STABILIZER WITH SPRING, NEW HYDRAULIC HS-7](https://railcis.org/drawings/stabilizer-with-spring-new-hydraulic-hs-7-2/) - Each stabilizer body and its body spring is bagged together and is placed upright in a crate in an alternating fashion. Five rows of six pieces per row yield a package total of thirty. Rim strips are attached to the perimeter of the pallet. Two measure 1" x 1" x 48" and two 1" x
- [STABILIZER WITH SPRING, NEW HYDRAULIC HS-7](https://railcis.org/drawings/stabilizer-with-spring-new-hydraulic-hs-7/) - All stabilizer bodies are individually bagged. The first layer is placed upright on the deck of the pallet in an alternating fashion. Two row consist of five stabilizer bodies and the third consists of four for a total of 14 pieces. A corrugated separator is placed on top of the first layer to which the
- [STABILIZER WITH SPRING, NEW HYDRAULIC HS-10](https://railcis.org/drawings/stabilizer-with-spring-new-hydraulic-hs-10-2/) - Each stabilizer body and its body spring is bagged together and is placed on its side in a crate. There are four rows with eight stabilizers per row for a total of 32. Four stabilizers are placed perpendicular to the others in the center of the crate for a package total of 36. Rim strips
- [STABILIZER WITH SPRING, NEW HYDRAULIC HS-10](https://railcis.org/drawings/stabilizer-with-spring-new-hydraulic-hs-10/) - All stabilizer bodies are individually bagged. The first layer is placed on its side on the deck of the pallet. The two outer rows face inward with their bases oriented outward while the two inner rows are offset and face in opposite directions. There are four rows of five pieces per row for a total
- [STABILIZER W/O SPRING, REBUILD HYDRAULIC HS-7-100](https://railcis.org/drawings/stabilizer-wo-spring-rebuild-hydraulic-hs-7-100/) - All stabilizer bodies are individually bagged. The first layer is placed upright on the deck of the pallet. Each of five rows consist of four stabilizer bodies for a layer total of 20 pieces. A corrugated separator is placed on top of the first layer to which the second layer of stabilizer bodies is applied.
- [STABILIZER W/O SPRING, REBUILD HYDRAULIC HS-7](https://railcis.org/drawings/stabilizer-wo-spring-rebuild-hydraulic-hs-7-2/) - Each stabilizer body is bagged and is placed upright in a crate in an alternating fashion. Five rows of six pieces per row yield a package total of thirty. Rim strips are attached to the perimeter of the pallet. Two measure 1" x 1" x 48" and two 1' x 1" x 46". A 4'
- [STABILIZER W/O SPRING, REBUILD HYDRAULIC HS-7](https://railcis.org/drawings/stabilizer-wo-spring-rebuild-hydraulic-hs-7/) - All stabilizer bodies are individually bagged. The first layer is placed upright on the deck of the pallet in an alternating fashion. Each of the three rows consist of five stabilizer bodies for a total of 15 pieces. A corrugated separator is placed on top of the first layer to which the second layer of
- [STA-40](https://railcis.org/drawings/sta-40/)
- [SPRING, FREIGHT CAR COIL](https://railcis.org/drawings/spring-freight-car-coil-2/) - The above Table provides an estimate of the amount and different types of springs that may be placed vertically in a 36" x 36" and a 42" x 48" crate. In order to facilitate the receiving and cycle counting processes, the quantity of the contents must appear clearly on each side of the crate. Pallet:
- [SPRING, FREIGHT CAR COIL](https://railcis.org/drawings/spring-freight-car-coil/) - Place all springs vertically in the crate. They may be stacked in one, two or more layers depending upon their length. However, the top layer of springs should be level with, or no more than 2" above the top edge of the crate. This is to allow for some spring compression when crates are stacked
- [SPIKE, TRACK 200 LB. KEG](https://railcis.org/drawings/spike-track-200-lb-keg/) - Place 9 kegs in a 3 x 3 configuration on a 36" x 36" pallet. The package must be unitized with stretch wrap. Indicate the weight on each keg. Pallet: PAL-12
- [SPIKE, TRACK 100 LB. KEG](https://railcis.org/drawings/spike-track-100-lb-keg/) - Place 9 kegs in a 3 x 3 configuration on a 36" x 36" pallet in each of two layers. The second layer of kegs is to be nested on top of the first. The package must be unitized with stretch wrap. Indicate the weight on each keg. Pallet: PAL-12
- [SHOE, H-4 COMPOSITION BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/shoe-h-4-composition-brake/) - A four-way, 42" x 48" pallet is used. Water-resistant, 500 lb. Test strength, double wall corrugated tubes with lids are specified as well. The tube is stapled to the deck of the pallet. The shoes are to be layered 4 x 15 and are stacked up to four layers per package. Four non-metallic 7/16" bands
- [SHOE, H-2 COMPOSITION BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/shoe-h-2-composition-brake/) - A four-way, 42" x 48" pallet is used. Water-resistant, 500 lb. Test strength, double wall corrugated tubes with lids are specified as well. The tube is stapled to the deck of the pallet. The shoes are to be layered 4 x 18 and are stacked up to four layers per package. Four non-metallic 7/16" bands
- [SHOE, AAR 1-1B METAL BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/shoe-aar-1-1b-metal-brake/) - A two-way pallet with three 3" high, hardwood base runners is used. The wooden, wire bound wrap around is made of .5" slats with 1" x 2" top and bottom frame boards held with four rows of 3/32" wire. The numeric package quantity is to be clearly noted on the four sides of the package.
- [SALT, 50 LB. BAGGED WATER SOFTENER](https://railcis.org/drawings/salt-50-lb-bagged-water-softener/) - Place water resistant corrugated on the deck of the pallet to protect the first layer of bags from tearing and moisture. Place six bags per layer alternating each layer up to a total of seven layers. Secure the bags of salt to the pallet with stretch wrap placed horizontally around the bags and the pallet.
- [SALT, 50 LB. BAGGED ROCK](https://railcis.org/drawings/salt-50-lb-bagged-rock/) - Place water resistant corrugated on the deck of the pallet to protect the first layer of bags from tearing and moisture. Place six bags per layer alternating each layer up to a total of six layers. Secure the bags of salt to the pallet with stretch wrap placed horizontally around the bags and the pallet.
- [RADIO BOX](https://railcis.org/drawings/radio-box/) - In Progress.
- [RADIATORS IN RACK](https://railcis.org/drawings/radiators-in-rack/) - In Progress.
- [PLATES, 8.25" TRANSDYNE PEDESTAL WEAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/plates-8-25-transdyne-pedestal-wear/) - Place twenty-four wear plates, face up, in a four by six configuration inside the crate. Alternately place the next set twenty-four so that they are face down and interlock with the wear plates in the first layer. The package consists of eighteen layers of twenty-four interlocked wear plates in each layer for a total of
- [PLATES, 7.25" TRANSDYNE PEDESTAL WEAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/plates-7-25-transdyne-pedestal-wear/) - Place thirty wear plates, face up, in a five by six configuration inside the crate. Alternately place the next set of thirty so that they are face down and interlock with the wear plates in the first layer. The package consists of eighteen layers of thirty interlocked wear plates in each layer for a total
- [PIN, VERTICAL STRUT HEAD](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-vertical-strut-head/) - Five layers consist of five rows of 29 pins per row and 5 spacer pins for a total of 150 pins per layer. The pins are placed in the crate in an alternating fashion. The heads of two pairs of pins in the two adjacent rows are placed end-to-end while the opposite ends of the
- [PIN, UPPER STRUT](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-upper-strut/) - Two layers consist of four rows of 24 pins per row and 16 spacer pins for a total of 112 pins per layer. The two remaining layers consist of four rows of 26 pins per row and 16 spacer pins for a total of 120 pins per layer. The pins are placed in the crate
- [PIN, LP12 UPPER DIAGONAL STRUT PIVOT](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-lp12-upper-diagonal-strut-pivot/) - Each of five layers alternate between two rows of 32 chamfered pins per row (total 64 per layer) with 6 pins used as spacers for a total of 70 pins per layer and three rows of 31 pins per row (total of 62 per layer) with 6 pins used as spacers for a total of
- [PIN, LP12 LOWER DIAGONAL STRUT PIVOT](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-lp12-lower-diagonal-strut-pivot/) - Two alternating layers consist of two rows of 18 chamfered pins per row with 8 pins used as spacers for a total of 44 pins per layer. Two layers consist of two rows of 17 pins per row with 6 pins used as spacers for a total of 40 pins per layer. The crate will
- [PIN, LP 3&4 PIVOT](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-lp-34-pivot/) - Three alternating layers consist of three rows of 24 chamfered pins per row with 6 pins used as spacers for a total of 78 pins per layer. Two layers consist of three rows of 25 pins per row with 3 pins used as spacers for a total of 78 pins per layer. The crate will
- [PIN, LP 10, 11&12 PIVOT](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-lp-10-1112-pivot/) - Two alternating layers consist of ten rows of 30 chamfered pins per row for a total of 300 pins per layer. Two layers consist of ten rows of 31 pins per row for a total of 310 pins per layer. The crate will hold up to 4 layers for a total of 1220 pins each
- [PIN, KNUCKLE PIVOT](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-knuckle-pivot-2/) - Place 6 pins in each layer. The wooden box will hold up to four layers for a total of 24 pins each weighing about 8.5 pounds. Box: BOX-7
- [PIN, KNUCKLE PIVOT](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-knuckle-pivot/) - Each layer consists of two rows of 21 pins per row or 42 pins per layer. The crate will hold up to 6 layers for a total of 252 pins each weighing about 8.5 pounds. Pallet: PAL-13 Crate: CRA-4 or equivalent
- [PIN, DIAGONAL STRUT PIVOT](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-diagonal-strut-pivot/) - Three alternating layers consist of two rows of 28 chamfered pins per row with 8 pins used as spacers for a total of 64 pins per layer. Two layers consist of two rows of 27 pins per row with 6 pins used as spacers for a total of 60 pins per layer. The crate will
- [PIN, 2' "CENTER](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-2-center/) - Place 16 pins per row and 2 rows per layer. The crate will hold up to five layers for a total of 160 pins each weighing about 13 pounds. Pallet: PAL-13 Crate: CRA-4 or equivalent
- [PIN, 2" CENTER](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-2-center-2/) - Place 6 pins in each layer. The wooden box will hold up to three layers for a total of 18 pins each weighing about thirteen pounds. Box: BOX-7
- [PIN, 1.75" CENTER](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-1-75-center-2/) - Place 6 pins in each layer. The wooden box will hold up to four layers for a total of 24 pins each weighing about ten pounds. Box: BOX-7
- [PIN, 1.75" CENTER](https://railcis.org/drawings/pin-1-75-center/) - Place 18 pins per row and 2 rows per layer. The crate will hold up to 5 layers for a total of 180 pins each weighing about 10 pounds. Pallet: PAL-13 Crate: CRA-4 or equivalent
- [PALLET, 42" SINGLE-DECK, FLUSH, NONREVERSIBLE TWO-WAY](https://railcis.org/drawings/pallet-42-single-deck-flush-nonreversible-two-way/) - 1. Lumber: A. Hard or Softwood as required. B. Air dried and surfaced as required. C. Grade No. 3 common or better. 2. Secure deck boards with stringers (S2E) with No. 10 wire gauge, cement coated screw type nails or 3" resin coated spring steel staples. 3. Lead boards have 3 nails in each end
- [PALLET, 40" SINGLE-DECK, FLUSH, NON-REVERSIBLE TWO-WAY](https://railcis.org/drawings/pallet-40-single-deck-flush-non-reversible-two-way/) - 1. Lumber: A. Hard or Softwood as required. B. Air dried and surfaced as required. C. Grade No. 3 common or better. 2. Secure deck boards to stringers (S2E) with No. 10 wire gauge, cement coated screw type nails or 3" resin coated spring steel staples. 3. Lead boards have 3 nails in each end
- [LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL BOX](https://railcis.org/drawings/locomotive-journal-box/) - In Progress.
- [LOCK, CONTAINER](https://railcis.org/drawings/lock-container/) - The locks are to be placed on a 48" x 48" crate and pallet in 2 layers in a 6 x 6 configuration for a total of 36 locks per layer. A piece of chipboard measuring 46" x 46" is used to separate each layer (total two pieces). Pallet: PAL-6 Crate: CRA-3 or equivalent
- [LINER, LOCOMOTIVE CYLINDER](https://railcis.org/drawings/liner-locomotive-cylinder/) - Liners are placed in corrugated cases measuring 12" x 12" x 33". Nine cases are placed on a pallet. Each case is to have the case weight printed on it in a prominent location. The cases must be secured to the pallet with four non-metallic .4375" bands. Pallet: PAL-12 Box: BOX-1
- [LEVER, SHORT (<=48") TELESCOPING UNCOUPLING](https://railcis.org/drawings/lever-short/) - Levers are to be packaged in three layers. The first and second layers contain seventeen levers each while the top or third layer consists of sixteen pieces. The top and bottom layers are placed in the crate facing the same direction while the middle is placed facing the opposite direction. The above specified quantities are
- [INJECTOR, EMD FUEL (QTY 8)](https://railcis.org/drawings/injector-emd-fuel-qty-8/) - Place each fuel injector in its own individual cell made of corrugated partitions and 2 die cut forms to stabilize them within the bi-wall corrugated box. Each of the 8 cells is filled with an injector. The gross measurements of the partitions are 8" high x 7.75" wide x 15.5" long. The two separated die-cut
- [INJECTOR, EMD FUEL (QTY 4)](https://railcis.org/drawings/injector-emd-fuel-qty-4/) - Place each fuel injector in its own blended resin bag and then into an individual cell made of corrugated partitions and a die-cut, four position slot to stabilize them within the box. The four outer cells accept the injectors while the two inner cells are left empty (total of six cells). The gross measurements of
- [INJECTOR, EMD FUEL (QTY 1)](https://railcis.org/drawings/injector-emd-fuel-qty-1-2/) - Place each fuel injector in its own blended resin bag and then into an individual carton with die-cut styrofoam form to stabilize it within the box. Twelve boxes are placed in each of six layers on the pallet for a total of 72 injectors per package. The load is secured to the pallet with stretch
- [INJECTOR, EMD FUEL (QTY 1)](https://railcis.org/drawings/injector-emd-fuel-qty-1/) - Place each fuel injector in its own blended resin bag and then into an individual carton with die-cut form to stabilize it within the box. Twelve boxes are placed in each of six layers on the pallet for a total of 72 injectors per package. The load is secured to the pallet with stretch wrap.
- [HOSE, >36" AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/hose-36-air-brake/) - Lay up to 100 air brake hoses in the same direction in a crate. Hoses longer than 48" may need to be bowed to fit. Secure the lid to the crate with two non-metallic .4375" bands. The use of protective caps to seal the air chambers from foreign materials and to protect nipple threads from
- [HOSE, <= 30" AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/hose-2/) - Lay up to 200 air brake hoses in the same direction in a crate. The use of protective caps to seal the air chambers from foreign materials and to protect nipple threads from damage in shipment or distribution is required. Pallet: PAL-12 Crate: CRA-4 or equivalent
- [HOSE, <= 30" AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/hose/) - Lay up to 200 air brake hoses in the same direction in a crate. Secure the lid to the crate with two non-metallic .4375" bands. The use of protective caps to seal the air chambers from foreign materials and to protect nipple threads from damage in shipment or distribution is required. Pallet: PAL-12 Crate: CRA-6
- [HOSE, 30" TO 36" AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/hose-30-to-36-air-brake-2/) - Lay up to 200 air brake hoses in the same direction in a crate. The use of protective caps to seal the air chambers from foreign materials and to protect nipple threads from damage in shipment or distribution is required. Pallet: PAL-12 Crate: CRA-4 or equivalent
- [HOSE, 30" TO 36" AIR BRAKE](https://railcis.org/drawings/hose-30-to-36-air-brake/) - Lay up to 200 air brake hoses in the same direction in a crate. Secure the lid to the crate with two non-metallic .4375" bands. The use of protective caps to seal the air chambers from foreign materials and to protect nipple threads from damage in shipment or distribution is required. Pallet: PAL-1 Crate: CRA-6
- [HANDBRAKE, WHEEL STYLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/handbrake-wheel-style-4/) - Stand thirteen handbrakes on end in a crate with five facing one direction and eight facing the other. Between two and three pieces are alternated per row. Chains must be taut and secured to the lever of each handbrake by either looping the trailing link over it or by attaching with a twist tie. The
- [HANDBRAKE, WHEEL STYLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/handbrake-wheel-style-3/) - Stand thirteen handbrakes on end in a crate all facing the same direction and alternating between two and three pieces per row. Chains must be taut and secured to the lever of each handbrake by either looping the trailing link over it or by attaching with a twist tie. The handbrake nut and cotter key
- [HANDBRAKE, WHEEL STYLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/handbrake-wheel-style-2/) - Six handbrakes are placed shaft up on a pallet. Two additional units are placed shaft down in the center of the first layer for a total of eight handbrakes. The brake levers must not extend beyond the perimeter of the pallet and the chains must be taut and secured to the lever of each handbrake
- [HANDBRAKE, WHEEL STYLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/handbrake-wheel-style/) - Four handbrakes are placed in a "pinwheel" fashion, shaft up on a pallet. One additional unit is placed shaft down in the center of the first layer for a total of five handbrakes. The brake levers should face inward and must not extend beyond the perimeter of the pallet. Chains must be taut and secured
- [HANDBRAKE, LEVER STYLE LOCOMOTIVE](https://railcis.org/drawings/handbrake-lever-style-locomotive/) - Place each handbrake in its own individual carton with lid. The box is attached to three 2" x 4" x 9" boards which serve as runners. They are stacked three layers high at five handbrakes per layer for a total of 15 handbrakes per package. The load is secured to the pallet with stretch wrap.
- [HANDBRAKE, LEVER STYLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/handbrake-lever-style/) - Six handbrakes are placed face up on a pallet in two rows of three per row. The gear portion of each handbrake faces outward. Two additional handbrakes are placed face down, in opposite directions in the center of the pallet for a total of eight. The brake levers must not extend beyond the perimeter of
- [HANDBRAKE, GROUP "P" WHEEL STYLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/handbrake-group-p-wheel-style/) - Place two rows of three handbrakes per row face up in a crate. The rows face in opposite directions with the gear ends of the 6 handbrakes facing inward. Two handbrakes are placed vertically on their sides, facing inward, at opposite sides of the crate with their gear ends facing one another. Four handbrakes are
- [HANDBRAKE, GROUP "N" OR "O" WHEEL STYLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/handbrake-group-n-or-o-wheel-style/) - Place two rows of three handbrakes per row face up in a crate. The rows face in opposite directions with the gear ends of the 6 handbrakes facing inward. Two handbrakes are placed vertically on their sides, facing inward, at opposite sides of the crate with their gear ends facing one another. Four handbrakes are
- [HANDBRAKE, GROUP "M" LEVER STYLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/handbrake-group-m-lever-style/) - Vertically stand two rows of nine handbrakes per row on their sides in a crate. The rows face in opposite directions with the gear ends pointing outward. The first layer consists of a total of 18 handbrakes. The second layer of handbrakes is placed face up, in three pairs, at right angles to one another
- [HANDBRAKE, GROUP "F" LEVER STYLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/handbrake-group-f-lever-style/) - Vertically stand two rows of nine handbrakes per row on their sides in a crate. The rows face in opposite directions with the gear ends pointing outward. Two additional handbrakes are placed face up, in opposite directions between the two vertical rows. The first layer consists of a total of 20 handbrakes. The second layer
- [GUARD, LOCOMOTIVE FAN](https://railcis.org/drawings/guard-locomotive-fan/) - Stack up to five fan guards not to exceed 48" in diameter on a pallet. Secure the package with stretch wrap. Although this specification depicts a fan guard with grill, no all are so equipped. Although guards may vary in diameter, in order to prevent damage, they must fit totally within the confines of the
- [FILTERS, LUBE TYPE](https://railcis.org/drawings/filters-lube-type/) - Two stacks of cases are placed on the pallet. The first stack consists of three layers of three cases per layer placed on their side for a total of 9 cases. Three cases are placed perpendicular to the first stack, standing straight up. The grand total of cases per pallet is 12. Each case is
- [FILTERS, BAG TYPE AIR](https://railcis.org/drawings/filters-bag-type-air/) - Each layer contains 4 cases stacked with a maximum of 8 cases per pallet. Each case it to have the case weight printed on it in a prominent location. It is important that this type of filter be placed on end or upward. The cases must be secured to the pallet with stretch wrap. Pallet: PAL-3 or PAL-6 Box: BOX-1
- [DRUMS, >10 TO 15 GALLON FIBRE](https://railcis.org/drawings/drums-10-to-15-gallon-fibre/) - These fibre drums are metal-free and are made solely from supertough paperboard and must be UFC or NMFC approved. The drum sidewalls must withstand up to 600lbs./sq. inch test. The drum net weight limit rating must equal or exceed the weight of the contents. The telescoping, tight fitting, self sealing slip-on covers may be taped
- [CYLINDERS, MISC.](https://railcis.org/drawings/cylinders-misc/) - Where cylinders cannot be shipped in returnable containers or custom made crates or baskets, they should be placed parallel to each other on standard plastic pallets. The fully extended shaft must be protected with hard plastic PVC or the equivalent. If the size of the cylinder is greater than the width of the pallet, the
- [CUP-12" PACKING](https://railcis.org/drawings/cup-12-packing/) - Three stacks of cases are placed on the pallet. The first stack consists of four layers of four cases per layer placed on their side for a total of 16 cases. The second stack also consists of four layers of one case per layer placed on their sides and perpendicular to the first stack for
- [CUP-10" PACKING](https://railcis.org/drawings/cup-10-packing/) - Three stacks of cases are placed on the pallet. The first stack consists of four layers of four cases per layer placed on their side for a total of 16 cases. The second stack also consists of four layers of two cases per layer placed on their sides and perpendicular to the first stack for
- [CUP- 8.50" PACKING](https://railcis.org/drawings/cup-8-50-packing/) - Two stacks of cases are placed on the pallet. The first stack consists of three layers of four cases per layer placed on their side for a total of 12 cases. The second stack consists of three layers of four cases per layer placed on their sides with the sane orientation as the first stack
- [CUP, 9" PACKING](https://railcis.org/drawings/cup-9-packing/) - Two Stacks of cases are placed on the pallet. The first stack consists of four layers of four cases per layer placed on their side for a total of 16 cases. The second stack also consists of four layers of four cases per layer placed on their sides with the same orientation as the first
- [CRATE, 48" WOODEN PALLET](https://railcis.org/drawings/crate-48-wooden-pallet/) - Four rim strips are nailed to the deck of the outside edge of the pallet. Two of the strips measure 48" x 1" x .875". The tube is attached to the pallet with two of four nylon tie straps. The ties are placed between the slats, around the bottom board of the tube and around
- [CRATE, 42" WOODEN PALLET](https://railcis.org/drawings/crate-42-wooden-pallet/) - Four rim strips are nailed to the deck of the outside edge of the pallet. Two of the strips measure 46" x 1" x .875". The tube is attached to the pallet with two or four nylon tie straps. The ties are placed between the slats, around the bottom board of the tube and around
- [CRATE, 40" WOODEN PALLET](https://railcis.org/drawings/crate-40-wooden-pallet/) - Four rim strips are nailed to the deck of the outside edge of the pallet. Two of the strips measure 46" x 1" x .875 and two measure 40" x 1" x .875". The tube is attached to the pallet with two or four nylon tie straps. The ties are placed between the slats, around
- [CRATE, 36" WOODEN PALLET](https://railcis.org/drawings/crate-36-wooden-pallet/) - Four rim strips are nailed to the deck of the outside edge of the pallet. Two of the strips measure 36" x 1" x .875". The tube is attached to the pallet with tow or four nylon tie straps. The ties are placed between the slats, around the bottom board of the tube and around
- [CRATE, 36" & 40-48" PERFORATED CORRUGATED PALLET](https://railcis.org/drawings/crate-36-40-48-perforated-corrugated-pallet/) - Depending upon the degree of strength necessary to stack pallets and contain items within, the crate is constructed of either double or triple wall, water resistant corrugated. The flute sizes A through C are alternated and of different sizes. Each end and side of the crate is perforated for easy knock-out. The corrugated tube is
- [CRATE, 36" & 40-48" CORRUGATED PALLET](https://railcis.org/drawings/crate-36-40-48-corrugated-pallet/) - Depending upon the degree of strength necessary to stack pallets and contain items within, the crate is constructed of either double or triple wall, water resistant corrugated. The flute sizes A through C are alternated and of different sizes. The corrugated tube is sized to fit an approved pallet and contains fold-in tabs which are
- [COVER-20" WIDE HATCH](https://railcis.org/drawings/cover-20-wide-hatch-2/) - Item 1 Description Frame Top, 2" x 4" x 31.25" Qty 2 2 Frame Cross Member, 2" x 4" 2 3 Frame Side, 2" x 4" x (v) 4 4 Riser, 4" x 4" x 12' 2 5 Deck, 2"x 4" x 31.25" 10 6 Filler Blocks, 3" x 4" x 3.50 10 7 Runner,
- [COVER, 24" WIDE HATCH](https://railcis.org/drawings/cover-24-wide-hatch-2/) - Item 1. Description Frame Top, 2" x 4" X 34.75" Qty 2/11' Base 2. Frame Cross Member, 2" x 4" x 34.75" 3/13' Base 3. Frame Side, 2" x 4" x (v) 4/11' Base 4. Riser, 4" x 4" x 11' -2/11' Base-4" x 4" x 13' 2/13 Base 5. Deck, 2" x 4" x
- [CONTAINER, 9-CELL RETURNABLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/container-9-cell-returnable/) - Durable High Density PolyEthylene (HPDE), molded plastic container with cover designed to carry up to 1200 pounds per unit. The containers are designed so that they may be stacked three high at capacity. In the three by three arrangement (total of 9) each ell measures 14.375" x 13.0625" x 16.25" high. The cell partitions and
- [CONTAINER, 24" X 20" RETURNABLE SMALL PARTS](https://railcis.org/drawings/container-24-x-20-returnable-small-parts/) - Prime High Density PolyEthylene (HDPE), molded plastic container designed to carry a maximum of 80 pounds per unit. The attached, recessed, interlocking finger design half lids allow for stacking and nesting. As a result of the need to stack 4 containers per layer 3 to 4 high on a 40" x 48" pallet, container capacity
- [CONTAINER, 20" X 12" RETURNABLE SMALL PARTS](https://railcis.org/drawings/container-20-x-12-returnable-small-parts/) - Prime High Density PolyEthylene (HDPE), molded plastic container designed to carry a minimum of 60 pounds per unit. The attached, recessed, interlocking finger design half lids allow for stacking and nesting. As a result of the need to stack 15 containers per layer 3 to 4 high on a 42" x 48" pallet, container capacity
- [CONTAINER, 15" X 8" RETURNABLE SMALL PARTS](https://railcis.org/drawings/container-15-x-8-returnable-small-parts/) - Prime High Density PolyEthylene (HDPE), molded plastic container designed to carry a maximum of 60 pounds per unit. The attached, recessed, interlocking finger design half lids allow for stacking and nesting. As a result of the need to stack 15 containers per layer 3 to 4 high on a 42" x 48" pallet, container capacity
- [CONTAINER, 12-CELL RETURNABLE](https://railcis.org/drawings/container-12-cell-returnable/) - Durable High Density PolyEthylene (HDPE), molded plastic container with cover designed to carry up to 1200 pounds per unit. The containers are designed so that they may be stacked three high at capacity. In the four by three arrangement (total of 12) each cell measures 10.6875" x 13.0625" x 16.25" high. The cell partitions and
- [CHAIN, MULTILEVEL, HEAVY DUTY & SPECIAL EQUIPPED TIE-DOWN](https://railcis.org/drawings/chain-multilevel-heavy-duty-special-equipped-tie-down/) - Place up to nine 13 gallon fibre drums on a 36" x 36" pallet in 3 rows of 3 drums per row. Use stretch wrap to secure the drums to the pallet. Chain Style Pc/Drum Wt/Pc Wt/ Drum Wt/Pallet w/o turntable winch 15 20 300 2760 Narrow base turntable 7 35 245 2256 w/o anchor
- [CHAIN, MULTILEVEL TIE DOWN](https://railcis.org/drawings/chain-multilevel-tie-down/) - Place up to nine 9 gallon fibre drums on a 36" x 36" pallet in 3 rows of three drums per row. Use stretch wrap to secure the drums to the pallet. Chain Style Pcs/Drum Wt/Pc Wt/Drum Wt/Pallet Auto Bi-Level 40 6 240 2220 Auto Tri-Level 60 3.5 210 1950 Due to the amount of
- [CASTING, STUCKI RFE-41 FRICTION](https://railcis.org/drawings/casting-stucki-rfe-41-friction/) - The castings are to be placed in a 48" x 48" crate and pallet in 6 alternating layers (three layers face up and three layers face down) in a 6 x 6 nested configuration for a total of 36 castings per layer and 216 per package. Pallet: PAL-3 Crate: CRA-3 or equivalent
- [CASTING, STUCKI RFE-32 FRICTION](https://railcis.org/drawings/casting-stucki-rfe-32-friction/) - The castings are to be placed in a 40" x 48" crate and pallet in 3 layers in a 4 x 8 nested configuration for a total of 32 castings per layer and 96 per package. Pallet: PAL-1 Crate: CRA-1 or equivalent
- [CASTING, STUCKI RFE-26 FRICTION](https://railcis.org/drawings/casting-stucki-rfe-26-friction/) - The castings are to be placed in a 42" x 48" crate and pallet in 3 layers in a 6 x 8 nested configuration. Twenty-four friction castings face up and 24 face down for a total of 48 castings per layer. Pallet: PAL-2 Crate: CRA-2 or equivalent
- [CASTING, STUCKI RFE-18 FRICTION](https://railcis.org/drawings/casting-stucki-rfe-18-friction/) - The castings are to be placed in a 40" x 48" crate and pallet in 3 layers in a 4 x 8 nested configuration for a total of 32 castings per layer and 96 per package. Pallet: PAL-1 Crate: CRA-1 or equivalent
- [CASTING, STUCKI RFE-16 FRICTION](https://railcis.org/drawings/casting-stucki-rfe-16-friction/) - The castings are to be placed in a 40" x 48" crate and pallet in three layers in a 6 x 8 nested configuration. Forty-eight friction castings face up and 48 face down for a total of 96 castings per layer. Pallet: PAL-1 Crate: CRA-1 or equivalent
- [CASTING, SPLIT WEDGE FRICTION](https://railcis.org/drawings/casting-split-wedge-friction/) - The castings are to placed in a 36" x 36" crate and pallet in 8 layers in a 6 x 8 nested configuration. Twenty-four friction castings lie on their sides facing in one direction and twenty-four lie on their sides facing the other direction for a total of 48 per layer. A corrugated divider measuring
- [CASTING, SCT/BARBER FRICTION](https://railcis.org/drawings/casting-sctbarber-friction/) - The castings are to be placed in a 40" x 48" crate and pallet in 3 layers in a 6 x 8 nested configuration. Forty-eight friction castings face up and 48 face down for a total of 96 castings per layer. Pallet: PAL-1 Crate: CRA-1 or equivalent
- [CASTING, NATIONAL WEDGELOCK FRICTION](https://railcis.org/drawings/casting-national-wedgelock-friction/) - The castings are to be placed on their sides in an alternating fashion in a 40" x 48" crate and pallet. Each of three layers contains six rows of 9 pieces per row for a total of 54 castings per layer and 162 per package. Pallet PAL-1 Crate: CRA-1 or equivalent
- [CASTING, NATIONAL UNITRUCK FRICTION](https://railcis.org/drawings/casting-national-unitruck-friction/) - The castings are to be placed on their sides in an alternating fashion in a 40" x 48" crate and pallet. Each of three layers contains seven rows of 5 pieces per row for a total of 35 castings per layer and 105 per package. Pallet: PAL-1 Crate: CRA-1 or equivalent
- [CASE, EMD METAL GEAR](https://railcis.org/drawings/case-emd-metal-gear/) - Place each gear case in its own individual carton and seal the flaps. Five boxes are placed in each of two layers on the pallet for a total of ten gear cases. The load is secured to the pallet with stretch wrap. Pallet: PAL-5 Box: BOX-1
- [CAGE, SHORT SIDE BEARING](https://railcis.org/drawings/cage-short-side-bearing/) - Place thirty-two side bearing cages up and interlock them by placing twenty-eight down in an alternating fashion. Each of four layers will consist of four sets of 15 interlocked pieces for a total of 60 cages per layer and 240 pieces per package. Depending upon the size of each piece and the quantity ordered, a
- [CAGE, ROLLER ASSIST SIDE BEARING](https://railcis.org/drawings/cage-roller-assist-side-bearing/) - Alternate a row of 6 side bearing cages placed down with 6 placed up and adjacent to it creating 4 rows of 24 total cages. Place 4 additional cages along the perimeter and perpendicular to the first four rows alternating one up and one down. Finally, place 4 cages on their sides along the adjoining
- [CAGE, LONG SIDE BEARING](https://railcis.org/drawings/cage-long-side-bearing/) - Place twenty-four side bearing cages up and interlock them by placing twenty-one down in an alternating fashion. Each of four layers will consist of three sets of 15 interlocked pieces for a total of 45 cages per layer and 180 pieces per package. Depending upon the size of each piece and the quantity ordered, a
- [CAGE, CONSTANT CONTACT SIDE BEARING](https://railcis.org/drawings/cage-constant-contact-side-bearing/) - Place side bearing cages up and down in an alternating fashion. Each of four layers will consist of 9 rows of 5 pieces per row for a total of 45 cages per layer. Depending upon the size of each piece and the quantity ordered, a lower crate than the one specified may be appropriate. Pallet: PAL-8 Crate: CRA-2
- [BOX, REGULAR SLOTTED-RSC INTERNATIONAL BOX CODE: 0201](https://railcis.org/drawings/box-regular-slotted-rsc-international-box-code-0201/) - Containers may be constructed of either single, double, or triple wall corrugated as required for strength. For double and triple wall, the flute sizes for each sheet of corrugated material are usually different. The strength of the box is increased when flutes are not perfectly aligned. Water resistance may also be specified. All flaps in
- [BOX, OVERLAP SLOTTED-OSC INTERNATIONAL BOX CODE: 0202](https://railcis.org/drawings/box-overlap-slotted-osc-international-box-code-0202/) - Containers may be constructed of either single, double, or triple wall corrugated as required for strength. For double and triple wall, the flute sizes for each sheet of corrugated material are usually different. The strength of the box is increased when flutes are not perfectly aligned. Water resistance may also be specified. All flaps in
- [BLOCK, PIN BEARING](https://railcis.org/drawings/block-pin-bearing/) - Place the blocks in a crate in a staggered fashion. Each of four rows containing 6 blocks per row is alternated with each of four rows containing 5 pieces for a total 44 pieces per layer. Pallet:PAL-3Crate:CRA-3 or equivalent
- [BLOCK, ARTICULATED CONNECTOR FOLLOWER](https://railcis.org/drawings/block-articulated-connector-follower/) - Place five rows of 6 blocks per row in a crate for a total of 30 per layer and up to four layers per package. Pallet:PAL-3Crate:CRA-3 or equivalent
- [BLOCK, (RB-36) RESILIENT](https://railcis.org/drawings/block-rb-36-resilient/) - Place 30 blocks face-up, in the bottom of a corrugated box measuring 15" x 14" x 9.5". Create the second layer by nesting 15 additional blocks, face-down, on top of the first layer. The bottom layer consists of a 5 x 6 configuration which with the 15 top layer blocks, yields a total of 45
- [BLOCK, (RB-27) RESILIENT](https://railcis.org/drawings/block-rb-27-resilient/) - Place 30 blocks face-up, in the bottom of a corrugated box measuring 19.25" x 15.25" x 7.25". Create the second layer by nesting 30 additional blocks, face-down, on top of the first layer. Each of the two layers consist of a 5 x 6 configuration which yields a total of 60 blocks per box. Three
- [BLOCK, (RB 24 & 34) RESILIENT](https://railcis.org/drawings/block-rb-24-34-resilient/) - Place 30 blocks face-up, in the bottom of a corrugated box measuring 18.25" x 15.25" x 7.25". Create the second layer by nesting 30 additional blocks, face-down, on top of the first layer. Each of the two layers consist of a 5 x 6 configuration which yields a total of 60 blocks per box. Three
- [BEARING, TOP CAP ASSEMBLY SIDE](https://railcis.org/drawings/bearing-top-cap-assembly-side/) - Place side bearing assemblies on their sides in an alternating fashion. Each of five layers will consist of 7 rows of 9 pieces per row for a total of 63 assemblies per layer. Depending upon the thickness of each piece and the quantity ordered, a lower crate than the one specified may be appropriate. Pallet: PAL-7 Crate: CRA-1
- [BEARING, ROLLER 7" X 12"](https://railcis.org/drawings/bearing-roller-7-x-12/) - Bearings must be kept as dry as possible. They are to be stacked on end in a 4 x 4 single layer configuration on a two-way 44" x 44" pallet. A water resistant corrugated box lid is used to cover the top of the bearings and as a deck liner between the bottom of the
- [BEARING, ROLLER 6.5" X 12"](https://railcis.org/drawings/bearing-roller-6-5-x-12/) - Bearings must be kept as dry as possible. They are to be stacked on end in a 4 x 4 single layer configuration on a two-way 40" x 40" pallet. A water resistant corrugated box lid is used to cover the top of the bearings and as a deck liner between the bottom of the
- [BEARING, ROLLER 6" X 11"](https://railcis.org/drawings/bearing-roller-6-x-11/) - Bearings must be kept as dry as possible. They are to be stacked on end in a 4 x 4 single layer configuration on a two-way 36" x 36" pallet. A water resistant corrugated box lid is used to cover the top of the bearings and as a deck liner between the bottom of the
- [BEARING, ROLLER 5.5" X 10"](https://railcis.org/drawings/bearing-roller-5-5-x-10/) - Bearing must be kept as dry as possible. They are to be stacked on end in a 4 x 4 single layer configuration on a two-way 36" x 36" pallet. A water resistant corrugated box lid is used to cover the top of the bearings and as a deck liner between the bottom of the
- [BATTERY, LOW 8 VOLT 4-CELL LOCOMOTIVE](https://railcis.org/drawings/battery-low-8-volt-4-cell-locomotive/) - The batteries are placed within a frame which has been exactly sized to fit and is nailed to the deck of the pallet. The frame consists of two 2" x 4" x 40" lower and two 2" x 2" x 48" upper wooden cleats. Each pair of batteries is separated with a 27" x 11.875"
- [BATTERY, LANTERN](https://railcis.org/drawings/battery-lantern/) - Each layer contains 20 cases with a maximum of 200 cases per pallet. When placing the cases side by side on the 8.5" width, allow .5" space between the cases so that the stack is even on all sides. Each case is to have the case weight marked on it in a prominent location. Wrap
- [BATTERY, HIGH WIDE 8 VOLT 4-CELL LOCOMOTIVE](https://railcis.org/drawings/battery-high-wide-8-volt-4-cell-locomotive/) - The batteries are placed within a frame which has been exactly sized to fit and is nailed to the deck of the pallet. The frame consists of two 2" x 4" x 42" lower and two 2" x 2" x 36" upper wooden cleats. Each pair of batteries is separated with a 28" x 18.25"
- [BATTERY, HIGH WIDE 6 VOLT 3-CELL LOCOMOTIVE](https://railcis.org/drawings/battery-high-wide-6-volt-3-cell-locomotive/) - The batteries are placed within a frame which has been exactly sized to fit and is nailed to the deck of the pallet. The frame consists of two 2" x 2" x 40" lower and two 2" x 2" x 44" upper wooden cleats. Each pair of batteries is separated with a 44" x 18.25"
- [BATTERY, 32 VOLT 16 CELL LOCOMOTIVE](https://railcis.org/drawings/battery-32-volt-16-cell-locomotive/) - The battery is placed within a frame which has been exactly sized to fit and is nailed to the deck of the pallet. The frame consists of two 2" x 4" x 48" lower and two 2" x 2" x 31" upper wooden cleats. All contacts must be capped. A honeycomb style corrugated filler is
- [BAR, DRAW](https://railcis.org/drawings/bar-draw/) - In order to facilitate mechanical handling, a 2" x 4" or 4" x 4" wooden block is to be banded to each end of the draw bar with .75" steel bands for a total of two blocks and bands. The customer may specify that no blocks be used.
- [BAG, POLY CHANNEL LOCK](https://railcis.org/drawings/bag-poly-channel-lock/) - Clear, resealable, Low Density PolyEthylene (LDPE), bag with a white, writeable block which may be used to identify its contents. The bag size and thickness should be suitable to safely contain the contents.
- [BAG, BURLAP](https://railcis.org/drawings/bag-burlap/) - Burlap bags are specified according to their width and weight and fall within two general classes: 1. Common - plain 2. Bright - more finely combed with not as much filler. Lighter weight bags have a very open weave more suitable for larger size items. Smaller objects must be placed into burlap bags with a
- [BAG, BLENDED RESIN](https://railcis.org/drawings/bag-blended-resin/) - Opaque bag consisting of Blended Resin. The blend is 40% Linear Low Density and 60% Low Density PolyEthylene (LPDE) with a 2% Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA) additive. The bag must be leak-proof and may be closed with either a twist-tie or drawstrings. The bag size and thickness should be suitable to safely contain the contents.
- [AXL-40](https://railcis.org/drawings/axl-40/)
- [ASSEMBLY, 7.5". 8.5" & 10" BODY MOUNTED PISTON](https://railcis.org/drawings/assembly-7-5-8-5-10-body-mounted-piston/) - Each individual piston assembly is placed in a blended resin bag which is closed with a twist-tie. Each bagged assembly is then placed in a 24.50" x 12" x 12: corrugated box which is also sealed. Up to 16 boxed assemblies per layer are placed on a 48: x 48: pallet which is then secured
- [ASSEMBLY, GE RETURNABLE POWER](https://railcis.org/drawings/assembly-ge-returnable-power-2/) - Place 2 assemblies in the custom built steel container and bolt each down to the four threaded studs. The empty container measures 48" x 44". It is 45" high at the back and 26.5" high in the front. The container top measures 48" x 47.5" and slopes from back to front at a 67 degree
- [ASSEMBLY, GE RETURNABLE POWER](https://railcis.org/drawings/assembly-ge-returnable-power/) - Place 1 assembly in the custom built steel container and bolt down to the four threaded studs. The empty container measures 34.25" x 44". It is 45" high at the back and 26.5" high in the front. The container top measures 34.25" x 47.5" and slopes from back to front at a 67 degree angle.
- [ASSEMBLY, EMD POWER](https://railcis.org/drawings/assembly-emd-power-2/) - 7. Base, .25" x CDX 2.25" x 31.875" 8. Base, 1.5" x 3.5" x 4" Qty. 4 9. Base, .25" CDX 5.875" x 31.875" Qty. 2 10. Intentionally left blank Qty. N/A 11. Base, 1.5" x 3.5" x 29.75" Qty. 2 12. Base, 1.5" x 2.875" x 35.5" Qty. 3 13. Base, 1.5" x 2.875"
- [ADAPTER, ROLLER BEARING 7" X 12"](https://railcis.org/drawings/adapter-roller-bearing-7-x-12/) - Seven layers of 16 adapters per layer are to be stacked in alternate directions and nested in place on a 43" x 43" pallet. Four 1.50" x .75" hardwood rim strips shall be nailed to the top edge of the pallet to create a flange. The adapters are to be secured to the pallet with
- [ADAPTER, ROLLER BEARING 6.50" X 12"](https://railcis.org/drawings/20/) - Seven layers of 16 adapters per layer are to be stacked in alternate directions and nested in place on a 41"x 41" pallet. Four 1.5" x .75" hardwood rim strips shall be nailed to the top edge of the pallet to create a flange. The adapters are to be secured to the pallet with no
- [ADAPTER, ROLLER BEARING 6" X 11"](https://railcis.org/drawings/adapter-roller-bearing-6-x-11/) - Seven layers of 16 adapters per layer are to be stacked in alternate directions and nested in place on a 37" x 37" pallet. Four 1.5" x .75" hardwood rim strips shall be nailed to the top edge of the pallet to create a flange. The adapters are to be secured to the pallet to
- [ADAPTER, ROLLER BEARING 5.5" x 10"](https://railcis.org/drawings/adapter-roller-bearing-5-5-x-10/) - Seven layers of 16 adapters per layer are to be stacked in alternate directions and nested in place on a 35" x 35" pallet. Four 1.5" x .75" hardwood rim strips shall be nailed to the top edge of the pallet to create a flange. The adapters are to be secured to the pallet with