TM 55-3810-01-165-14
RAIL TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE
Section l. GENERAL
7-1. Scope
7-3. Safety
Besides the safety precautions contained in chapter
This chapter provides rail transportability
guidance
for movement of the crane. It includes
physical
3, the following items apply:
a. Keep the crane's speed below 3 mph when it is
characteristics and safety considerations. It
also pre-
scribes the materials required to prepare,
load, tie
on loading ramps and railcars.
down, and unload the crane.
b. Ensure the vehicle operator keeps the guide in
full view at all times during loading.
c. Ensure guides maintain a safe distance and loca-
tion in front of the crane or on the next railcar.
d. Secure crane, boom, and outriggers and remov-
able parts in their shipping position. Use -inch wire
Additional cargo, as approved by the activity provid-
rope and cable clamps on the boom and outrigger,
ing the item for transport, may be shipped with the
even if they have positive locking devices.
crane.
Section II. TRANSPORT ON CONUS RAILWAYS
7-4. General
flatcar by using a crane. However, the crane may be
driven or towed into position provided a suitable
The guidance in this section is for transport of the
ramp or bridge is available.
crane on CONUS railways. It considers single and
b. When the crane is in the tiedown position, do not
multiple movements on the types of flatcars normally
set the handbrakes. Place the gearshift lever in the
used for moving this type of vehicle.
neutral position, but do not secure.
WARNING
7-1 through 7-3 are for the crane on a flatcar with a
Weight of the hook block is approximately
minimum width of 10 feet 4 inches.
235 pounds (107 kg). Use adequate lifting
equipment, and always properly support the
hook block. Do not lift the crane over per-
CAUTION
sonnel or let personnel walk underneath the
Do not allow the crane to exceed 3 mph dur-
suspended crane.
ing loading and unloading.
and tying down of the crane on a general-purpose
a. Remove the hook block from the cable. Store
flatcar. The blocking and tiedown diagram, figures 7-
and restrain it in the tool box.
1 and 7-2, is compatible with standard loading prac-
b. Retract the boom and lower it into its transport
tices. It provides for adequate restraint against the
position. Operate the winch to wind the cable back
forces encountered during movement of the railcar at
into the winch drum. Wire the socket down to pre-
normal speeds. Figure 7-3 shows the blocking
vent the cable from loosening on the winch drum.
details. Table 7-2 explains how to apply materials for
c. Install a -inch-diameter cable around the load
loading and securing the crane on a flatcar.
sheave and hook block. Tie back in a complete loop,
and secure with two -inch clamps, as shown in fig-
ure 7-1.
for Unit Moves
d. Fully retract outriggers and lock in place.
e. As a minimum, secure all loose items to prevent
Movement by this method provides prompt move-
loss or damage in transit.
ment over short distances from a military installation
f. Band all tool and battery boxes lids.
to the port of embarkation. Load the crane on a rail-
g. Place fuel shutoff switch on rear cab wall in the
car that has an adequate weight capacity and at least
off position for transport.
a 10-foot 4-inch width. Blocking and tiedown require-
ments can be reduced from those shown in figures 7-
1 and 7-2. Apply only items B, C, D, E, and G of
a. Place the crane in the tiedown position on the
