In august of 1982 frit car added our bridgeton, nc facility. In the application of all rules contained in this manual, cars shall be treated as belonging to companies or individuals whose reporting marks are stenciled on the car. Field and office manuals association of american railroads. Implementation of revisions to figures 88 b, 88 f and new figure 91 section 6 of the aar open top loading rules manual otlr figure 88 b. Field manual of the aar interchange rules preparation of repair records car part codes. Section m locomotives and locomotive interchange equipment 2008 section b freight car draft components 2019 section c car construction fundamentals and details 2014 section c part ii design, fabrication and construction of freight cars 2015 section c part iii specifications for tank cars m1002 2014. Rule 99 and rule 100 editorially corrected rule 101 first paragraph changed to 101a rule 101 reworked and relettered rule 101a4. Aar interchange rule 88 procedure the sale of freight cars is governed by rule 88 in the office manual of aar interchange rules. Rules 84 and 85 use of advertisements and routing cards and furnished material rules 88. Frit car, inc railcar repair and rubber lining specialists.
All freight cars built or rebuilt prior to january 1, 1957. The buyer and seller must jointly certify that the cars meet all interchange requirements. Military vehicles, pneumatic tires, nonarticulated, 75,850 lb or less, secured with chains flatcars. Results of mechanical inspection made to determine if above sample car complies with the requirements of sections a and b of the field manual and section c. The location where the next railroad on the route begins. This rule applies to 8 ft and 9 ft ties on 73 ft car and to 8 ft 6 in. For more information on rebuilt and modified unit requirements, refer to the office manual of the aar.
Rule 88, rebuilt status increases service a maximum of 10 years, e. Rule 88 governs the units qualified for fifty 50 years of service. Ttci is a wholly owned subsidiary of the association of american railroads. The stencil should have letters at least 1 high and be applied on both sides of the tank car near the consolidated stencil. Frit car, inc owns and operates two railcar repair facilities. The name and address of the party responsible for payment of the freight charges beyond the rule 11 junction point.
Aar rule 88 mechanical requirements for acceptance. Sort by position product name price set descending direction. One located in brewton, alabama and the other located in bridgeton, north carolina. Rule 99 cars on private andor nonsubscriber tracks. Ttci is the research, test, development, standards and training organization for the global rail industry. To be the safest, most progressive railcar repair facility, relentless in the pursuit of customer and employee excellence. Central board of excise and customs cbec is a part of the department of revenue under the ministry of finance, government of india. Implemented 022012 012012 h m942 5 aar manual of standards and recommended practices journal bearings and lubrication m942 appendix a 3. Cars not properly registered in the aar umler file, as required by the umler specification manual. The laws, rules and regulations referred to above, include association of american railroads aar. Everything we are, do and hope to achieve is driven by a straightforward mission. Why the 40yr rule on interchange trains magazine trains. The location where the contract or tariff with cn ends. Cbic is planning to release rfp for selection of vendor for running of service centre at select edi sites.
Declaration of solvency in case of proposal to wind up voluntarily. Rule 11 agreement whereby one railroad will invoice for more than their portion. Implementation of revisions to figures 88b, 88f and new figure 91 section 6 of the aar open top loading rules manual otlr figure 88b. The united states department of energy doe is preparing for future largescale transport of spent nuclear fuel. Cars built on or after july 1, 1968 will be eligible for extended service status if the extended service status application and compliance with the provisions of aar office manual rule 88 section c. Go technical publications find publications on aar interchange rules, open top loading rules, standards and recommended practices and other technical topics. Dear friends, i am attaching ammonium nitrate rules 2012 notified on 11. Rule 88 trains magazine trains news wire, railroad. Extended service status reference the aar office manual rule 88. Limited liability partnership winding up and dissolution. Aar rule 66 all cars must be equipped by november 28, 2015 car owners who file a reflectorization implementation. Founded in 1934, aar is the worlds leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the u. Interchange rules paperback january 1, 1981 by association of american railroads author.
After these cars reach the 50 years of age they may be handled between participating railroads by agreement of all railroads concerned. Aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and. Section 5, part 1 108 122007 aar open top loading rules manual fig. Not conforming to field manual rule 88 or in an unsafe condition for movement, the receiving road to be the judge. The current msrp section e is available through the. Norfolk southern railway company 110 franklin road, s. Freight car services aar bill preparation cleaning general repair. Rebuilding, structural modification, and extending the service life of freight cars is governed by office manual rule 88 of the aar mechanical interchange rules. In reference to this, a prerfp meeting shall be organized virtually with prospective bidders on 18052020 monday at 1500 hrs.
Deviation per class deviationveterans first contracting program vfcp 2016, dated july 25, 2016, revises provisions and clauses at vaar 852. Please reference the union pacific policy and aar guidelines below. Initial application and billing must have prior approval from the car owner. Part 852 solicitation provisions and contract clauses. Aar full members include the major freight railroads in the united states, canada and mexico, as well as amtrak. Code of air brake system tests for freight brake equipment aar standard s486 august 2018. All railroads and private car owners should have copies of the interchange rules that govern the mechanical requirements for freight cars. B2 stencil when tank cars have been inspected in compliance with aar field manual rule 88 b. The reflective sheeting initial application date must be.
Aar manual of standards and recommended practices 012012. Per the field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 88, b. An application must be submitted to the chief, technical standards for approval. Aar intermodal interchange rules, association of american. Safety and operations 425 third street, sw washington, d. Office manual rule 88 and heavy freight car repairs and rubber lining application. All applications involving secondhand cars must include certification by the buyer andor seller of form 88series that shows compliance with aar mechanical rule 88 of the aar office manual.
The 40 years only applies to cars built before a particular date in 1974. Rule 88 trains magazine trains news wire, railroad news. Ttci is a wholly owned subsidiary of the association of american. For those interested, here is rule 84, part a, copied directly from the 2011 field manual of the a. The definition appears in the field manual of the aar interchange rules at rule 1. Home page of central board of indirect taxes and customs. Rule 99 and rule 100 editorially corrected rule 101 first paragraph changed to 101a rule 101 reworked and relettered rule 101a4 added stacking post. Office manual 2016 aar interchange rule 88 this is the best place to read aar interchange rules field manual before association of american railroads official site.
Go aar circulars access the feebased circular letter library from the transportation technology center inc. Field manual of the aar interchange rules ppt video online. If youre buying a tank car from a nonbuilder, be sure to require them to transfer the form 88 series information. For end of car trainline air hose per aar standard s40. Rule 88 editorially revised first paragraph rule 88 added dd rollup doors rule 88 added ee side doors rule 97 deleted reference to form j4. The facility was purchased from mid atlantic and was modified to repair tank cars that included a full service repair and rubber lining facility. The current msrp section e is available through the transportation technology center inc. Coat the axle stub with an acceptable lubr icant and apply the bearing.
They can be rebuilt per aar rule 88 to extend their interchange life. Requirements for acceptance of the field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 88. Data publications find publications from the aars policy and economics department on rail traffic, finances and operations. Pressure retaining valves less than standard 3position type. Thanks in part to ongoing rail investments in infrastructure. Notice of appointment of llp liquidator to be given to. Handling line will ensure car mark owner receives a no charge car repair data record. Ammonium nitrate rules 2012 notified pdf download citehr. I have heard there is a 50 year limit for cars built after that date, but i cannot find anything in the aar interchange office manual. Cars built from july 1974 to present or cars which have received an aar rule 88 rebuild or aar rule 88 extended service status may continue in interchange service to 50 years of age. Aar rule 66 all cars must be equipped by november 28, 2015 car owners who file a reflectorization implementation compliance report ricr must identify the cars covered by the plan in umler. The field manual is required to be on hand at all railroad freight car repair facilities and affiliated contract shops. Implemented 02 2012 01 2012 h m942 5 aar manual of standards and recommended practices journal bearings and lubrication m942 appendix a 3.
Cars built prior to july 1, 1974 and over 40 years old. Aar rule 88 sample car inspection checklist, 42 light weighing must be in accordance with aar interchange field manual rule 70 43 if painted, critical components protected from blasting abrasive and paint 44 required stenciling complete and proper in accordance with s 910 or s 9. Find publications on railroad interchange rules, open top loading rules, standards, and other technical topics. Implemented 082011 section 5, part 1 106 122007 aar open top loading rules manual fig. If youre buying a tank car from a nonbuilder, be sure to. Aar intermodal interchange rules including billing and repair. Aug 15, 2014 all applications involving secondhand cars must include certification by the buyer andor seller of form 88series that shows compliance with aar mechanical rule 88 of the aar office manual. Aar rule 88 extended service status reference the aar office manual rule 88 for the. They may be handled between participating railroads on an exception basis or must go through a recertification program per aar rule 88 rebuild or aar rule 88 extended service status reference the aar office manual rule 88 for the explanation of the requirements for the recertification programs. All cars sold must meet the current inspection requirements of rule 88 in the field manual. Interchange rules association of american railroads on.
Field manual of the aar interchange rules, rule 66 and title 49 cfr part 224. Rule 88 applicable to units built new after june 30, 1974, e. What it is, why its important waste advantage magazine. American railroads manual of standards and recommended. With more than 200,000 grade crossings across the country, railroads work closely with community leaders, government partners, first responders, the public and their own operational teams to manage and mitigate the impact of rail crossings on communities.