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7-8.

Transport of M60-Series Tanks in Controlled

Train Service for Unit Moves

Movement by this method of securement is designed to

provide prompt movement over short distances from

military installations to portside for shiploading.

The

M60-series tanks can be loaded on a railcar of adequate

weight capacity that is a minimum of 10 feet 4 inches

wide.

Blocking and tiedown requirements are reduced

from those shown in figures 7-5 and 7-6.

Only items B,

C, J, K, and N of table 7-5 are applied to provide

adequate restraint against forces encountered during

movements on controlled train service.

7-9.

Transport of M60-Series Tank Restrained With

Wood Blocking Only

Controlled train service is generally a short distance

from an installation to an outport or training area and

over rails owned or controlled by a single handling

carrier.

Under these conditions, the carrier will specify

the safe speed a load can move with reduced restraints.

The wood blocking method of restraint can be used for

movement only when prior coordination and acceptance

the

handling

carrier

railroad

have

been

accomplished.

Loading and placement of the M60-

series tank on wood decked flatcar are as shown in

figures 7-5 and 7-6.

Blocking is applied as shown in A,

B, C, D, E, L, and M of table 7-5.

No tiedowns or road

wheel blocks are applied.

7-10.

Transport of M60-Series Tanks on Special-

Purpose Flatcars

Special-purpose G85 and G89 cushion rub-rail

flatcars are not considered appropriate for loading the

M60-series tanks, since the individual weight of the

vehicles exceeds the load-restraint capability of the

tiedown chains working in relation to the action of the

cushioned rub-rails.

Special-purpose flatcars owned by the Trailer

Train Company, with the exception of the HTTX, are not

considered appropriate for handling the M60-series

tanks because of the obstruction of side guide rails,

strength of tiedown chains, and spacing of tiedown

devices.

The M60-series tanks have not been test-

loaded on the HTTX; therefore, procedures have not

been included in this publication.

Section III.

TRANSPORT ON FOREIGN RAILWAYS

7-11.

General

The transportability guidance contained in this section is

applicable when the M60-series tank is transported on

foreign railways.

Consideration is given to single and

multiple vehicle movements for the types of flatcars

normally used in the movement of this type of vehicle.

The vehicle, when loaded on a suitable flatcar, can be

transported, with restrictions, within European countries

complying with the passe-partout international (PPI)

gauge railways; this also applies to the majority of the

countries in the Middle East, South America, Australia,

India, and Pakistan.

In the Middle East and South

America, the clearances vary by country, and each

country will require a separate check.

In Australia,

India, and Pakistan, wide- or broad-gauge railways

provide greater clearances and less restrictions.

Because of the various designation systems and

clearances used by different countries, evaluation of

transport capability must be made on an individual

basis.

7-12.

Transport on Foreign-Service Flatcars

General

The vehicle can be transported on

some foreign-service flatcars.

Flatcars representative of

those available in Europe that are suitable for

transporting the vehicle are described in table 7-6.

Materials

The materials required for blocking

and tiedown of the vehicle on foreign-service flatcars

are essentially the same as those used for transporting

the vehicle within CONUS.

Detailed guidance is

contained in 4th Transportation Command Pamphlet 55-

Tiedown Guide for Rail Movements.

Table 7-6.

Characteristics of European Flatcars Available for Transporting Vehicles

Platform

Flatcar Designation

Capacity

Length

Width

Height

RLMMP 700

57.3-ton

31-ft 2-in.

10-ft 4-in.

4-ft 2 3/4-in.

(52.00 MT)

(9.50 m)

(3.15 m)

(1.29 m)

SAMS 710

71.63-ton

49-ft 3-in.

10-ft 2-in.

4-ft 2 3/4-in.

(65.00 MT)

(15.01 m)

(3.10 m)

(1.29 m)

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TANK, COMBAT, FULL-TRACKED, M60-SERIES

TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE