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ITEM
Hand Brake

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Car Type:

Date:
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Number - Dimensions - Location - Manner of Application

Appendix Reference

Each car shall have at least one AAR-approved vertical-wheel hand brake that
complies with MSRP Section E, Standard S-475 and that operates in harmony with the
power brake equipment on the car. Total braking force applied to the brake shoes by
the hand brake shall comply with the requirements of MSRP Section E, Standard
S-401, but in any event shall be not less than that developed by 50 psi brake cylinder
pressure. The hand brake wheel and chain drum of vertical-wheel hand brakes shall
be arranged so that both will revolve when applying and gradually releasing the hand
brake. The hand brake shall be provided with means to prevent application of the
brake by turning the brake wheel in a counterclockwise direction.

Appendix E1, 2.1.1

The hand brake wheel shall have a nominal diameter of 22 in. The brake wheel shall Appendix E1, 2.1.2
be of shallow configuration and shall be of steel or other material of equivalent
strength.
The hub of the hand brake wheel shall be 2 5/8 in. deep with a square tapered fit to
Appendix E1, 2.1.3
the shaft. The taper on the brake wheel hub and shaft shall be 1 in. in 12 in. on each
side, or 2 in. in 12 in. total, with the small end of the shaft opening 7/8 in. square. The
brake wheel shall be secured to the brake shaft with an American National Standard
7/8—9 heavy hex nut and 3/16 in. × 1 1/2in. cotter, or their equivalent.

Location

The hand brake shall be located so that it can be safely operated from the horizontal Appendix E1, 2.2.1
end running board while the car is in motion. The center of the hand brake shaft on
cars equipped with one hand brake shall be located on the B end of the car to the left
of, and not less than 17 in. nor more than 24 in. from, the centerline of the car and
shall be not less than 26 in. nor more than 40 in. above the walking surface of the end
running board. The hand brakes on cars equipped with more than one hand brake
shall be located as specified in paragraph 9.0 of the base standard.
Clearance around the rim of the hand brake wheel shall be not less than 4 in. Appendix E1, 2.2.2
Clearance between the grip portion of the release lever, if used, throughout its full
range of travel and any part of the car shall be not less than 2 1/2 in.

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No part of the car that is more than 24 in. but less than 84 in. above the walking
surface of the end running board shall encroach into a vertical column extending
above the end running board and defined by the plane of the face of the hand brake
wheel, and vertical planes defined by lines extending longitudinally inboard from the
right and left edges of the hand brake wheel to the plane of the outside edge of the
end running board safety railing, and extending 18 in. out from these planes.

Appendix E1, 2.2.3

No part of the car that is 24 in. or less above the walking surface of the end running
Appendix E1, 2.2.4
board shall encroach into a vertical column extending above the end running board
and defined by the plane of the face of the hand brake wheel, and vertical planes
defined by lines extending longitudinally back from the right and left edges of the hand
brake wheel to the vertical plane of the outside edge of the end running board safety
railing, and extending 10 in. out from these planes.

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The outside edge of the hand brake wheel shall not extend more than 8 in. beyond the
striker or end of the center sill and not more than 8 in. beyond the outboard edge of
the end running board. The outside edge of the hand brake wheel shall be not less
than 1 in. and not more than 18 in. outboard of that portion of the inboard surface of
the horizontal end running board safety railing that is closest to the striker.

Appendix E1, 2.2.5

If the hand brake application is such that the requirements of paragraph 2.2.2 can be
met only with hand brakes having short hand brake release levers or only with long
release levers, but not both, the car shall be marked adjacent to the hand brake in 1
1/2 in. high letters “SHORT (LONG) RELEASE LEVER BRAKE ONLY.”

Appendix E1, 2.2.6

The hand brake housing shall be securely fastened. The hand brake application,
including bolt hole pattern, shall conform to MSRP Section E, Standard S-475. Hand
brake mounting brackets may be welded to pads applied to the tank or tank jacket or
welded directly to the draft sill or a head shield.

Appendix E1, 2.3.1

The hand brake chain shall conform to the requirements of S-475, but in any event
shall have minimum working load of 5,875 lb and minimum proof test of 11,750 lb.

Appendix E1, 2.3.2

Hand brake rods shall be not less than 3/4 in. diameter.

Appendix E1, 2.3.3

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Sill Steps

There shall be four sill steps.

Appendix E1, 3.1

Dimensions

Sill steps shall conform to the requirements of Standard S-2042. Minimum usable
length of tread shall be not less than 18 in.

Appendix E1, 3.2.1

Sill steps shall be of steel not less than 1/2 in. thick and not less than 2 in. wide.

Appendix E1, 3.2.2

Sill steps shall have sufficient treads such that the top tread is not more than 21 in.
below the lowest adjacent horizontal side handhold, if the car is so equipped. If
there are no horizontal side handholds, sill steps shall have sufficient treads such
that the top tread is not more than 21 in. below the walking surface of the
transverse end running board. Sill step treads shall be spaced not more than 21 in.
apart.a

Appendix E1, 3.2.3

The clear depth above the entire usable length of all sill step treads shall be not less
than 8 in., and the clear width of the lowest sill step tread shall be not less than 6 in.
for both loaded and empty conditions with the trucks rotated to simulate the
maximum curvature specified for the uncoupled car.

Appendix E1, 3.2.4

One sill step shall be applied near each end of each side of the car. The sill steps shall
be located in the longitudinal direction such that the inside face of the outboard
vertical leg of the sill step is not more than 2 in. inboard of the inside surface of the
outboard side handhold. The inside face of the inboard vertical leg of the sill step
shall be not less than 16 in. from the inboard side of the outboard side handhold.

Appendix E1, 3.3.1

In the transverse direction, the outside edge of any sill step tread shall be not more
than 6 in. inboard or outboard of the inside surface of the adjacent side handholds.
With the exception of the side handholds, side ladder, and side safety railings and
their supports, no part of the car below 66 in. above the top of the rail shall extend
farther than 6 in. outboard of the outboard edge of the lowest sill step tread. The
outside edge of any sill step tread shall be not more than 4 in. inboard of any car
structure at or below the end running board in the area between the side handholds.

Appendix E1, 3.3.2

The lowest tread shall be not more than 17 in. above the top of rail.

Appendix E1, 3.3.3

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Sill steps shall be securely fastened.

Appendix E1, 3.4

Side Handholds

There shall be eight vertical side handholds, two at each corner on each side of the
car.

Appendix E1, 4.1

Dimensions

Side handholds shall conform to the requirements of Standard S-224 and shall be of
solid steel not less than 1 in. diameter or pipe of 1 1/4 in. nominal pipe size with
Schedule 40 minimum wall thickness. Minimum clearance shall be 2 in., preferably 2
1/2 in.

Appendix E1, 4.2.1

Side handholds shall have an uninterrupted span between the upper and lower
clearance points.

Appendix E1, 4.2.2

When applied, elective vertical handholds adjacent to the outboard vertical side
handholds shall conform to the requirements of Standard S-224, shall be of steel not
less than 3/4 in. diameter, shall have clearance not less than 2 in., preferably 2 1/2
in., and shall have clear length not less than 8 in.

Appendix E1, 4.2.3

Two vertical handholds, one at either end of each sill step, shall be applied.

Appendix E1, 4.3.1

The inside surface of the outboard vertical handhold shall be not more than 14 in.
from the inside surface of the nearest end handhold. The clear opening between the
inside surfaces of the vertical handholds and their supports shall be not less than 18
in. The width over the outside surfaces of the vertical handholds shall be not more
than 30 in.

Appendix E1, 4.3.2

The clearance points of the bottom end of the vertical handholds shall be not more
than 42 in. above the top of rail, and the clearance points of the top end shall be not
less than 33 in. above the adjacent walking surface of the transverse end running
board.

Appendix E1, 4.3.3

Manner of Application

Side handholds shall be securely fastened.

Appendix E1, 4.4

End Handholds

There shall be four end handholds, one near each side on each end of the car.

Appendix E1, 5.1

Dimensions

End handholds shall be of steel not less than 3/4 in. diameter and shall conform to
the requirements of Standard S-224. Minimum clear length shall be 16 in. Minimum
clearance shall be 2 in., preferably 2 1/2 in.

Appendix E1, 5.2

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The end handholds shall be oriented horizontally and located not more than 45 in.
above the top of rail.

Appendix E1, 5.3.1

The clearance points of the outboard end of the end handholds shall be not more
than 14 in. from the inside surface of the outboard side handholds.

Appendix E1, 5.3.2

Manner of Application

End handholds shall be securely fastened.

Appendix E1, 5.4

Transverse End
Running Boards

There shall be two transverse end running boards, one on each end of the car.

Appendix E1, 6.1

End running boards shall conform to the requirements of Standard S-226. The
running board shall have uniform slip-resistant surfaces and shall be of construction
to provide sufficient clear opening to permit elimination of accumulated snow and
ice.

Appendix E1, 6.2.1

The running boards shall have a minimum width not less than 10 in. anywhere along
their length. End running boards shall have a transverse length not less than 110 in.
and shall be centered on the car.

Appendix E1, 6.2.2

At each end, the running board shall be not less than 18 in. wide. The 18 in. width
shall be maintained for a length of 12 in., or the running board shall taper from 18 in.
to the narrowest width over a length not less than 24 in.

Appendix E1, 6.2.3

Transverse end running boards shall be continuous across the end of the car and may
be made up of several pieces secured to mounting brackets.

Appendix E1, 6.2.4

Where conventional draft gears or cushioning devices having less than 6 in.
longitudinal coupler travel in buff are used, the outside edge of the end running
boards shall extend no farther from the end of the car than the striker or end of the
center sill. Where draft gears or cushioning devices having 6 in. or greater
longitudinal coupler travel in buff are used, the outside edge of the end running
boards shall extend not more than 6 in. beyond the striker or end of the center sill
with the cushioning device (if used) at full buff. The inboard edge of the end running
board shall be not more than 1 in. outboard of the inboard edge of the horizontal end
running board safety railing at any point.

Appendix E1, 6.3.1

The ends of end running boards shall not be outboard of, and shall be not more than
2 in. inboard from, the outboard surface of the sides of the car directly below the
running board ends.

Appendix E1, 6.3.2

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Minimum vertical clearance above the end running board, measured from the walking Appendix E1, 6.3.3
surface of the end running board, shall be not less than 5 in., except for the hand
brake rod, hand brake chain, bell crank, and sheave wheel. No part of the car end or
fixture on the car end above the end running board and less than 84 in. above the
walking surface of the end running board, other than the side handholds, side
handhold mounting brackets, hand brake, hand brake mounting brackets, hand brake
rod, hand brake chain, bell crank, and sheave wheel, shall extend closer to the
outboard edge of the end running boards than 7 in.
Clearance between a vertical surface extending outboard up and down from the
outside surface of the end running board safety railing and any part of the car more
than 24 in. but less than 84 in. above the walking surface of the end running board
other than the hand brake and the hand brake mounting brackets shall be not less
than 15 in., preferably 18 in. Clearance between a vertical surface extending outboard
down from the outside surface of the end running board safety railing and any part of
the car 24 in. or less above the walking surface of the end running board shall be not
less than 10 in.

Appendix E1, 6.3.4

Manner of Application

The end running boards shall be securely fastened with not less than 3/8 in. diameter
fasteners.

Appendix E1, 6.4

Horizontal End
Running Board
Safety Railings

There shall be two horizontal end running board safety railings. One horizontal end
running board safety railing shall be applied on each end of the car above the end
running board.

Appendix E1, 7.1

Dimensions

Horizontal end running board safety railings shall conform to the requirements of
Standard S-224 and shall be of solid steel not less than 1 in. diameter or pipe of 1 1/4
in. nominal pipe size with Schedule 40 minimum wall thickness. Minimum clearance
shall be 2 1/2 in.

Appendix E1, 7.2

Location

The height from the top of the end running board safety railing to the walking surface
of the end running board shall be not less than 36 in. nor more than 54 in.

Appendix E1, 7.3.1

If the safety railings have vertical legs at their ends, the inboard surface of the vertical
legs shall be not more than 8 in. from the inside surface of the inboard side handhold.
If the safety railings do not have vertical legs at their ends, the clearance points at the
ends of the safety railings shall be not more than 8 in. from the inside surface of the
inboard side handhold.

Appendix E1, 7.3.2

7.4.1 Horizontal end running board safety railings shall be securely fastened.

Appendix E1, 7.4.1

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Horizontal end running board safety railings shall be supported at each end and at a
minimum of two intermediate locations along their horizontal span. The spacing between
centerlines of any two supports shall be not less than 24 in. Mounting brackets shall be
not less than 3/8 in. thick and not less than 2 in. wide and may be welded to the tank,
head shield, or tank jacket. Brackets welded to head shields or jackets less than 3/8 in.
thick or to the tank shall be welded to reinforcing pads on the tank, head shield, or jacket.
When the mounting brackets are welded to reinforcing pads on the jacket, there shall be
supports attached to the tank located beneath the jacket pads.

Appendix E1, 7.4.2

Side Safety Railings

There shall be not less than two side safety railings.

Appendix E1, 8.1

Dimensions

Side safety railings shall conform to the requirements of Standard S-224 and shall be of
pipe of 1 1/4 in. nominal pipe size with Schedule 40 minimum wall thickness. Minimum
clearance shall be2 1/2 in.

Appendix E1, 8.2

Location

There shall be side safety railings on each side of the car, extending between the body
bolsters. Car structure or a continuation of the safety railings shall be applied between
the end running boards and the body bolsters. The top of the side safety railing shall be
not more than 45 in. above the top of rail. The inboard surface of the side safety railing
shall be not less than 51 in. from the centerline of the car in the transverse direction.

Appendix E1, 8.3

Manner of Application

Side safety railings shall not be interrupted or obstructed between body bolsters except Appendix E1, 8.4
at side ladders, safety railing support brackets, and operating cabinets. Side safety
railings shall be supported at the ends, side ladders, and operating cabinets if
interrupted, and at intervals as required, not to exceed 10 ft between support
centerlines. Each section of side safety railing shall be securely fastened at not less than
one location. Welding is permitted on the support brackets and associated parts. Welding
is not permitted on side safety railings except as provided in the base standard.

Ladders

Two ladders shall be applied to any tank car with top fittings used in loading or unloading. Appendix E1, 9.1
Ladders are not required if all fittings used in loading and unloading the tank are
accessible from ground or end running board.

Dimensions

Appendix E1, 9.2
Ladder stiles shall be of steel not less than 3/8 in. thick and not less than 2 in. wide or
other section of equivalent strength and stiffness. On cars built prior to January 1, 2017,
ladder stiles shall be of steel 3/8 in. thick and 2 in. wide or equivalent. Ladder treads shall
be of steel not less than 3/4 in. diameter and shall conform to the requirements of
Standard S-224. Minimum clear length shall be 14 in. Minimum clearance shall be 2 in.,
preferably 2 1/2 in.

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Location

One ladder shall be located on each side of the car.

Appendix E1, 9.3.1

The ladder treads shall be oriented horizontally with the actual distance between
them not more than 19 in. The actual distance between the top ladder tread and the
top of the operating platform shall be not more than 19 in. The actual distance
between ladder treads and from the top ladder tread to the top of the operating
platform shall be uniform within a maximum variation of 2 in.

Appendix E1, 9.3.2

The clearance points of the ends of the ladder treads shall be not more than 5 in. from Appendix E1, 9.3.3
the inside surface of the vertical portions of the operating platform safety railing.
The bottom ladder tread shall be not more than 24 in. above the top of rail, preferably Appendix E1, 9.3.4
not more than 22 in.
Manner of Application

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Ladder treads shall be securely fastened to the ladder stiles.

Appendix E1, 9.4.1

Ladder stiles shall be securely fastened to the operating platform or operating
platform brackets.

Appendix E1, 9.4.2

The lower portion of the ladders shall be supported by metal braces not less than 3/8
in. thick and not less than 2 in. wide or other section of equivalent strength and
stiffness. On cars built prior to January 1, 2017, the lower portion of the ladders shall
be supported by metal braces 3/8 in. thick and 2 in. wide or equivalent. The ladder
stiles shall be securely fastened to the braces at or below the second ladder tread
from the bottom. Ladders with stiles less than 3/8 in. thick shall be supported below
the operating platform at not less than three locations.

Appendix E1, 9.4.3

The ladder stiles shall be securely fastened to metal braces at not less than one
intermediate location.

Appendix E1, 9.4.4

Ladder support braces shall be welded to metal reinforcing pads on the tank or tank
jacket. When the support braces are welded to reinforcing pads on the jacket, there
shall be supports attached to the tank located beneath the jacket pads.

Appendix E1, 9.4.5

Operating platform(s) shall be applied to any tank car with top fittings used in loading
or unloading the tank. An operating platform is not required if all fittings used in
loading and unloading the tank are accessible from the ground or end platform.

Appendix E1, 10.1.1

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The working area of the operating platform is that portion of the platform that extends Appendix E1, 10.1.2
from the closest transverse section of the safety railing to the center of the combined
top loading or unloading fittings and/or manways and for an equal distance toward the
other end of the car beyond the fittings and/or manways.

Dimensions

The operating platform boards shall be considered running boards under Standard
S-226 and shall conform to the design, manufacturing, and test requirements of
Standard S-226 applicable to running boards. The platform boards shall have uniform
slip-resistant surfaces and shall be of construction to provide sufficient clear opening
to permit elimination of accumulated snow and ice. Platform boards shall be not less
than 7 in. wide and shall extend to within 2 in. of the planes extending down from the
inboard surfaces of the operating platform safety railing.

Location

Operating platforms shall be located such that they provide access to all fittings used in Appendix E1, 10.3
the top loading or top unloading of the tank and/or manways.

Manner of Application

The operating platform boards shall be securely fastened with not less than 3/8 in.
diameter fasteners. Mounting brackets shall be not less than 3/8 in. thick and not less
than 2 in. wide and may be welded to reinforcing pads on the tank or tank jacket.
When the mounting brackets are welded to reinforcing pads

Appendix E1, 10.4

When filler plates are applied, there shall be one filler plate at the inboard edge of
each longitudinal operating platform board.

Appendix E1, 11.1

Filler plates shall be of steel or other material of equivalent strength and shall have
uniform slip-resistant surfaces. Flat filler plates shall be not less than 1/4 in. thick, and
filler plates with a longitudinal flange shall be not less than 11 gauge (0.12 in.) thick.

Appendix E1, 11.2.1

When filler plates do not extend for the full length of the platform boards, there shall
be sloped transitions from the ends of the filler plates to the surface of the tank or
jacket. The slope shall be not more than 30° from the horizontal.

Appendix E1, 11.2.2

Filler plates shall be oriented horizontally and shall be applied for the full length of the
working area of the operating platform boards.

Appendix E1, 11.3.1

Operating Platform
Filler Plates
(Optional)
Dimensions

Location

Appendix E1, 10.2

The horizontal space between adjacent sections of filler plates and between filler
Appendix E1, 11.3.2
plates and the adjacent operating platform boards shall not exceed 3/4 in. The distance
between the tank, tank jacket, or mounting pad and the closest edge of the filler plate,
measured perpendicular to the tank, shall not exceed 3/4 in.

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The difference in height of the top surfaces of adjacent sections of filler plates and of
the top surfaces of the filler plates and the adjacent operating platform boards shall
not exceed 1/4 in.

Appendix E1, 11.3.3

Manner of Application

Filler plates applied to mounting brackets shall be applied with not less than 3/8 in.
diameter fasteners. Filler plate mounting brackets, and filler plates applied directly to
the car without separate mounting brackets, shall be welded to pads on the tank or
tank jacket. Filler plates shall be supported at spacings not greater than 30 in.

Appendix E1, 11.4

Operating Platform
Vertical Toe Boards
(Optional)
Dimensions

When toe boards are applied, there shall be one toe board along each outboard edge
of each platform board.

Appendix E1, 12.1

Toe boards shall be of any combination of material grade, thickness, and support
structure that will prevent more than 1/4 in. horizontal deflection in response to a
100 lb horizontal load applied at any point along the toe board.

Appendix E1, 12.2.1

The height from the top of the operating platform boards to the top of the toe
boards shall be not less than 4 in. nor more than 6 in. The height above the top of the
operating platform boards to the bottom of the toe boards shall be no greater than
1/4 in.

Appendix E1, 12.2.2

Toe boards shall extend vertically for the full length and width of the working area of
the operating platform boards, except at openings in the operating platform safety
railing.

Appendix E1, 12.3.1

Toe boards shall not be applied at openings in the operating platform safety railing.
At side ladder openings, toe boards shall not be attached to the vertical portions of
the operating platform safety railing and shall provide horizontal openings not less
than 4 in. nor more than 6 in. wide between the ends of the toe boards and the
vertical portions of the operating platform safety railing. At ladder openings on cars
equipped with intermediate safety railings, toe boards shall be attached to the
vertical portions of the intermediate safety railings or their supports.

Appendix E1, 12.3.2

Toe boards shall be securely fastened with not less than 3/8 in. diameter fasteners at
mounting brackets, operating platforms, or safety railings. Toe boards shall be
supported at not less than two locations at spacings no greater than 34 in.

Appendix E1, 12.4

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Operating Platform
Safety Railing

One operating platform safety railing shall be applied surrounding the working area of
the operating platform.

Appendix E1, 13.1.1

Intermediate safety railings are optional. When applied, they shall be applied at those
locations of the working area of the operating platform where there is an operating
platform safety railing.

Appendix E1, 13.1.2

Dimensions

Operating platform safety railings, including intermediate safety railings, shall conform Appendix E1, 13.2.1
to the requirements of Standard S-224 and shall be pipe of 1 1/4 in. nominal pipe size
with Schedule 40 minimum wall thickness. Minimum clearance shall be 2 1/2 in. At
ladder openings, the minimum clearance shall be uninterrupted for the vertical portion
of the platform safety railing.
Openings in the safety railing at side ladders shall be no wider than 24 in.

Appendix E1, 13.2.2

Openings in the safety railing other than those at side ladders shall be no wider than
36 in.

Appendix E1, 13.2.3

At side ladder openings, intermediate safety railings shall not be attached to the
vertical portions of the operating platform safety railing and shall provide horizontal
clearance not less than 4 in. nor more than 6 in. wide between the vertical portions of
the safety railing and the intermediate safety railing. At openings other than at side
ladders, intermediate safety railings may be attached to the vertical portions of the
operating platform safety railing.

Appendix E1, 13.2.4

When horizontal intermediate safety railings are applied, the top of the intermediate
safety railing shall be not more than 21 in. above the top of the operating platform
surface.

Appendix E1, 13.2.5

Safety chains, when applied, shall be of steel and shall have link thickness not less than
1/4 in. Safety chain fastening components shall be securely fastened with fasteners
not less than 1/4 in. diameter. The length of safety chains shall not exceed by more
than 4 in. the minimum chain length that will enable the chain to be attached at its
free end when pulled tight.
The operating platform safety railing shall enclose the operating platform and all
fittings used in loading and unloading the tank. Safety railings at ladder openings shall
extend vertically down to the operating platform or operating platform supports.

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Appendix E1, 13.2.6

Appendix E1, 13.3.1

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When the clearance plate limit to which the car is designed permits, the top of the
operating platform safety railing shall be not less than 40 in. and not more than 44 in.
above the walking surface of the operating platform. If the clearance limit does not
permit a 44 in. height, the top of the operating platform safety railing shall be not
more than 4 in. below the maximum height permitted by the clearance limit.

Appendix E1, 13.3.2

Openings in the safety railing other than those at side ladders shall have safety chains
fastened to each side of the opening. Safety chains shall not be applied at openings in
the safety railing at side ladders. Safety chains shall be applied in line with the top
safety railing only. No intermediate safety chains shall be applied.

Appendix E1, 13.3.3

Operating platform safety railings shall be supported at or near every corner of the
operating platform and at intervals as required such that the spans between support
centerlines do not exceed 10 ft. The requirement for unsupported length not to
exceed 10 ft does not apply to cars built prior to January 1, 2017. The ends of the
safety railing shall be securely fastened to the operating platform or platform
supports.

Appendix E1, 13.4.1

Where the operating platform safety railing is supported by mounting brackets
separate from the operating platform or operating platform supports, it shall be
securely fastened to the mounting brackets, which shall be attached to metal pads
welded to the tank shell or jacket. When the mounting brackets are welded to
reinforcing pads on the jacket, there shall be supports attached to the tank located
beneath the jacket pads.

Appendix E1, 13.4.2

Clearance at End
of Car

No part of the car above the end sill more than 30 in. from the longitudinal centerline
of the car, except the hand brake wheel, hand brake shaft, bell crank, sheave wheel,
transverse end running board, or horizontal end handholds, shall extend beyond the
striker or end of the center sill with the draft gear or cushioning device (if used) at full
buff. No other part of the car end or fixtures on the end above the end sill and less
than 84 in. above the walking surface of the end running board, other than the
exceptions herein noted, shall extend beyond the outer face of the striker or end of
the center sill.

Appendix E1, 14.0

Uncoupling Devices

There shall be a minimum of two uncoupling devices that conform to the
requirements of the base standard.

Appendix E1, 15.0

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Uncoupling devices and their application shall conform to MSRP Section S,
Part III, Standard S-129, S-131, S-133, or S-134; or Specification M-961.

S-2044 6.1 (Base Standard)

One uncoupling device shall be applied at the left side of the B end of the
car (BL corner) and one at the right side of the A end of the car (AR corner).

S-2044 6.2

Under all operating conditions, the outside surface of the uncoupling device
handles shall be not more than 12 in. closer to the car center than the inside
surface of the adjacent side handholds.

S-2044 6.3

There shall be not less than 2 in. clearance, preferably 2 ½ in., around the
uncoupling device handles for a length not less than the lowest 4 in. of straight
handles and not less than 4 in. in the grip portion of handles having clearly defined
grip portions. The lower ends of the handles shall be not less than 12 in. nor more
than 15 in. below the top surface of the uncoupling device at the device support
and not less than 15 in. above the top of rail.

S-2044 6.4

Uncoupling device mounting brackets shall be securely fastened to the car with
fasteners not less than 5/8 in. diameter.

S-2044 6.5

Stenciling

Car initial, numbers and built date stenciled on the car.

49 CFR Part 215.301

Reflectorization.

Reflectorization must meet all requirements. Attached Drawing

49 CFR Part 224

Coupler Height

Verify coupler height 31½ inch minimum, 34½ inch maximum.

49 CFR Part 231.31(a)(1)

Power Brakes

Except for cars equipped with nominal 12-inch stroke (8 ½ and 10-inch diameters)
brake cylinders, all cars shall have a legible decal, stencil, or sticker affixed to the car
or shall be equipped with a badge plate displaying the permissible brake cylinder
piston travel range for the car at Class I brake tests and the length at which the piston
travel renders the brake ineffective, if different from Class I brake test limits. The
decal, stencil, sticker, or badge plate shall be located so that it may be easily read and
understood by a person positioned safely beside the car.

49 CFR Part 232. 103

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All equipment ordered on or after August 1, 2002, or placed in service for the first time
on or after April 1, 2004, shall have train brake systems designed so that an inspector
can observe from a safe position either the piston travel, an accurate indicator which
shows piston travel, or any other means by which the brake system is actuated.
The design shall not require the inspector to place himself or herself on, under, or
between components of the equipment to observe brake actuation or release.
SCT

A single car air brake test shall be performed on each new car prior to placing or using
the car in revenue service.

49 CFR Part 232.305

Miscellaneous

Check for any sharp or protruding objects or areas on the equipment that may create a safety concern or personal injury.
Check for potential pinch points at all safety appliance arrangements.

Digital Photos

General Arrangement Photo Sheet ~ No Deviations Noted (six photos minimum, A & B ends, each corner at 45 degree angle)
Deviation Photo Sheet ~ As many photos as necessary to fully depict, document and illustrate deviations of S-2044 Appendix E1
or CFR Parts (e.g. 215, 224 or 232)

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