TM 55-5811-188-14 CHAPTER 7 RAIL TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE Section I.  GENERAL 7-1.  Scope This  chapter  provides  rail  transportability  guidance  for movement  of  the  AN/MSQ-103A/C  and  AN/MSQ-103B model TEAMPACKs plus their prime movers, the M1015 tracked carrier, M925A1 5-ton truck, and M1028 CUCV. It covers significant technical and physical characteristics and safety precautions.  It also prescribes the  materials  and  guidance  to  prepare,  load,  tie  down, and unload the vehicles. 7-2.  Maximum Utilization of Railcars Additional cargo, as approved by the activity offering the equipment  for  transport,  may  be  transported  with  the system. 7-3.  Safety In    addition    to    the    safety    precautions    contained    in chapter 3, the following should also be noted. NOTE The   AN/MSQ-103A/C   and   AN/MSQ- 103B     model     TEAMPACK     shelters must be removed from prime movers prior to shipment and shipped separately.      The   antennas   on   the AN/MSQ-103A and -103C model shelters  will  be  removed  and  stored inside. Section II.  TRANSPORT ON CONUS RAILWAYS 7-4.  General The transportability guidance contained in this section is applicable when the M1015 carrier, M925A1 5-ton truck, and M1028 CUCV are transported on CONUS railways. Consideration   is   given   to   single   and   multiple-vehicle movements on the type of railcars normally used for the movement   of   Army   equipment.      These   vehicles,   at reduced configurations, can be transported in accordance  with  the  Association  of  American  Railroads (AAR)  Outline  Diagram  for  Single  Loads  Without  End Overhang   on   Open-Top   Cars,   as   shown   in   both   the railway line clearance publication and the official railway equipment     register.          The     -103A/B/C     TEAMPACK shelters also meet the AAR rail outline diagram. 7-5.  Loading on Wood-Deck Flatcars a. M1015  Carrier.    The  carrier  may  be  placed  in the tiedown position on the railcar by a crane or driven or    towed,    provided    suitable    ramps    or    bridges    are available.    Chapter  6  provides  lifting  diagrams.    Figure 7-1 shows blocking and tiedown of the M1015 carrier on a wood-deck flatcar.  Tables 7-1 and 7-2 provide the bill and   application   of   materials   for   securing   the   M1015 carrier. b. M925A1 5-Ton Truck.    To  load  and  secure  this vehicle   on   general-purpose   flatcars,   refer   to   TM   55- 2320-272-14-1. c. M1028  CUCV.    The  CUCV  can  be  driven  or towed  onto  the  railcar  if  suitable  ramps  or  bridges  are available.    The  CUCV  can  be  placed  in  the  tiedown position on the flatcar with a crane of adequate capacity. Before the CUCV is lifted at its gross vehicle weight, it must be checked to see if the frame reinforcement kits have  been  applied.    If  these  have  been  applied,  the CUCV  can  be  safely  positioned  on  the  flatcar  with  a crane of adequate capacity.  Figure 7-2 shows blocking and   tiedown   of   the   M1028   CUCV   on   a   wood-deck flatcar.        Tables    7-3    and    7-4    provide    the    bill    and application of materials for securing the CUCV.  Figure 7-3 shows blocking and tiedown details. NOTE A   staggered   nailing   pattern   should be  used  when  lumber  or  laminated lumber  is  nailed  to  the  floor  of  the flatcar.        Additionally,    the    nailing pattern for an upper piece of laminated lumber will be adjusted as required  so  that  a  nail  for  that  piece will  not  be  driven  through,  onto,  or right beside a nail in the lower piece of lumber. d. AN/MSQ-103A/C TEAMPACK Shelters.   Figure 7-4  shows  blocking  and  tiedown  of  three  TEAMPACK modified  S-280  shelters  on  a  wooddeck  flatcar.    The same  procedures  shown  to  secure  the  S-280  shelters are applicable when securing 7-1