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Association of American Railroads

SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
MANUAL OF STANDARDS
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
AND
RECOMMENDED PRACTICES
SECTION A, PART I
TABLES OF CONTENT
Compiled under the direction of the Committees responsible for the subjects shown herein.
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TO THE USER
Section A, Part I contains a comprehensive index of the entire AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices, Sections A through S. This index is arranged in three sections:
A numerical list of all M specifications, RP recommended practices, and S standards.
An alphabetical list by subject.
A list organized by the MSRP section
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Each list shows the standard, recommended practice, or specification number, the subject, and the
section of the Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices in which that document is located.
In addition, all Circular Letters that affect a document since its most recent publication are also
identified.
Note: Each individual section of the Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices also includes a table of contents for that particular section.
HOW TO USE THIS INDEX

This index of the Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices contains each of the file indices
from the individual sections (A-II through S). You can search this index in one of three ways:
1. Locate a document by its number using the Numeric Index on page A-I1.
2. Locate a document by its title using the Alphabetic Index on page A-I21.
3. Locate a document by searching a particular section in the Section Index on page A-I41.
The right-hand column of each index contains the word Check if a document is affected by a Circular Letter that was issued subsequent to the release of the manual containing the document. You
may click the link (if viewing the PDF) or go to the section entitled Current Circular Letters to
view a list of Circular Letters issued for each affected document.
DISCLAIMER
The Current Circular Letters section lists the Circular Letters that have been issued subsequent to the release of the MSRP
specifications, standards, and recommended practices shown in MSRP-A1. This list is intended to improve accessability to
the users. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that individual MSRP sections reflect interim revisions inplemented via
Circular Letter. This list of Circular Letters is current as of the date printed in the margin. Any changes issued via AAR
Circular Letter after that date will not be included.
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PREFACE
The Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices of the Safety and Operations Department, Association of American Railroads, is issued by authority of the Management Committee of
the Division and includes all regularly adopted specifications, standards, and recommended practices of the Association of American Railroads.
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The manual is composed of the following sections:

Section ATable of Contents, Alphabetical and Numerical Index of Sections B through S
inclusive
Section BCouplers and Freight Car Draft Components (100 Series)
Section CCar ConstructionFundamentals and Details (200 and 2000 Series)
Section C, Part IIDesign, Fabrication, and Construction of Freight Cars, M-1001
Section C, Part IIISpecifications for Tank Cars, M-1002
Section DTrucks and Truck Details (300 and 3000 Series)
Section D, Part IICode for Designating Design Features for Side Frames and Truck Bolsters (300 and 3000 Series)
Section EBrakes and Brake Equipment (300, 400, and 4000 Series)
Section E, Part IIElectronically Controlled Brake Systems
Section FVacant
Section GWheels and Axles (600 Series)
Section G, Part IIWheel and Axle (Shop) Manual (600 Series)
Section HJournal Bearings and Lubrication (700 Series)
Section H, Part IIRoller Bearing (Shop) Manual (700 Series)
Section H, Part IIILubrication (Shop) Manual (700 Series)
Section IIntermodal Equipment Manual
Section JSpecification for Quality Assurance, M-1003
Section KRailway Electronics (5700 Series)
Section K, Part IIRailway Electronics (5800 Series)
Section K, Part IIIRailway Electronics (5900 Series)
Section LLettering and Marking of Cars (900 Series)
Section MLocomotives and Locomotive Interchange Equipment
Section NMulti-Level Manual
Section SCastings
Section S, Part IITruck Dimensions
Section S, Part IIICoupler and Yoke Dimensions
Specifications are designated with an M prefix (e.g., M-900). Standards are prefixed S (e.g.,
S-900). Recommended Practices carry the prefix RP( e.g., RP-900). The prefix S or RP will be
followed by a three- or four-digit number. The first digit, 0 through 9, indicates the section in which
the standard or recommended practice can be found, as shown in parentheses above.

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NUMERIC INDEX
NUMERIC INDEX
Note: Click the check link in the column entitled Circulars? to identify any Circular Letters that
affect a document subsequent to its most recent release date.
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Standard
M-101
M-107/M-208
M-114
M-118
M-201
M-201
M-201
M-202
M-203
M-203A
M-205
M-210
M-211
M-212
M-213
M-214
M-215
M-269
M-300
M-402
M-601
M-602
M-618
M-619
M-620
M-901B
M-901C
M-901E
M-901F
M-901G
M-901H
Subject
Axles, Carbon Steel, Heat-Treated
Wheels, Carbon Steel
Helical Springs, Heat-Treated Steel
Pin, Coupler Knuckle Pivot and Coupler Shank Connecting,
Steel
Castings, Steel
Steel Castings
Steel Castings
Truck Bolsters, Cast or StructuralDesign and Testing
Truck Side Frames, Cast SteelDesign and Testing
Bolster Design Loads
Yoke, CouplerTest Requirements
Side Frame and Bolsters, AAR ApprovedPurchase and
Acceptance
Couplers and Yokes, AAR ApprovedPurchase and Acceptance
Classification and Reconditioning Procedures for Secondhand
Couplers, Yokes, and Related Parts
Truck FramesFabricated Steel
Side Frames and Bolsters, Used and Reconditioned
Classification and Repair Procedure
Coupling Systems
Wear Plate, Coupler Carrier, Performance SpecificationNon
Metallic
Reconditioned Brake Beams
Brake Shoe, Cast Iron, High-Phosphorus Type
Hose, Wrapped, Air Brake, End Hose
Gaskets, Air Hose
Hose, Air, Wire-Reinforced
Brake Cylinder Line Hose AssembliesPerformance
Requirements
Hose, Air, Fabric Reinforced
Draft Gear, Secondhand and Reconditioned
Draft Gear, for Alternate Standard 36-in. Draft Pocket
Draft Gears with a Minimum Capacity of 36,000 ftlb at a
Reaction of 500,000 lb
Draft Gear Reaction Forces, Measuring and Recording,
Instrumentation Requirements
Draft Gear, Rated by Impact Testing
Draft Gear, AAR Alternate Standard, Rated by Impact Testing
A-I1
Section
G
G
D
B
Circulars?
check
check
B
D
S
D
D
D
B
D
check
check
check
check
check
check
B
B
D
D
check
B
B
D
E
E
E
E
E
E
B
B
B
B
B
B
check
check
check
NUMERIC INDEX
Standard
M-901K
M-907
M-907A
M-908
M-921-H
M-923
M-924
M-926
M-927
M-928
M-928A
M-929
M-930
M-931
M-932
M-934
M-934A
M-934B
M-934C
M-934D
M-941
M-942
M-945
M-946
M-947
M-948
Subject
Draft Gear, All-Hydraulic, Rated by Impact Testing
Lumber for Railway Cars, Classification and Grading
Vertical Grain Laminated Wood Floor for Freight Cars
Flat Steel Floor for Freight Cars 50,000, 60,000, 70,000 or
80,000 lb Capacities
Oil, Control Valve
Brake Cylinder Lubricant
Cushioning Devices, Sliding Sill
Cushioning Devices, End-of-Car
Cushioning Devices, Reconditioned
Cushioning Devices, End-of-CarMotor-Vehicle-Carrying
Cushioning Devices, Active Draft End
Cushioning Devices, Active Draft End of Car
Facility Inspection Requirements for Manufacturers of New and
Reconditioned Cushioning Devices for Freight Service
Cushioning Units, Standard Preload EOC Unit Condition
Indicator
Hose Cement
Journal Roller Bearing Adapters for Freight Cars
Brake Shoe, High-Friction Composition or Metal Type
Hose Fittings and Hose Assemblies, Air, Wire-Reinforced
Highway Trailer Hitches for Freight Cars
Highway Trailer Hitches for Freight Cars with 90,000-lb
Maximum Gross vehicle Weight Capacity
Grease for Lubrication of Trailer Hitches on Flatcars
Closed Van Containers for Domestic Intermodal Service
Trailers for Intermodal Service
Coupler Centering Device Specification
Standard Freight Car Journal Roller Bearings
Standard Interchangeable Spacers for Freight Car TaperedRoller Journal Bearings
Standard Interchangeable End Caps for Freight Car TaperedRoller Journal Bearings
Standard Interchangeable Backing Rings for Freight Car
Tapered-Roller Journal Bearings
End Enclosure for Fully Enclosed Multi-Level Auto Rack Cars
Journal Roller Bearing Grease
Adjustable Bulkheads, Pneumatic Typefor Boxcars
Adjustable Bulkheads, Non-Pneumatic Typefor Boxcars
Adhesive-Backed Films
Truck Side Bearing
A-I2
Section
B
C
C
C
Circulars?
check
check
E
E
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
check
check
check
E
H
E
E
I
I
check
check
check
I
I
I
B
H
H
H
H
H
N
H
C
C
L
D
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
M-912
M-914
M-921A
M-921B
M-921C
M-921D
M-921E
M-921F
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M-949
M-950
M-950-A
M-951
M-952
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M-953
M-956
M-957
M-959
M-960
M-961
M-962
M-964
M-965
M-966
M-967
M-970
M-971
M-975
M-976
M-985
M-990
M-991
M-992
M-993
M-996
M-1001
M-1002
M-1003
N/A
RP-021
RP-101
RP-110
Subject
Slack Adjuster Grease
Universal Wide-Body Tri-Level Fully Enclosed Autorack Car
(Low Deck)
Universal Wide-Body Bi-Level Fully Enclosed Autorack Car
(Standard Deck)
Portable Bridge Plates for Multi-Level Autorack Cars
Intermodal Container Support and Securement System for
Freight Cars
Minimum Requirement Standard for Railroad Flatcars for
Handling Farm and Industrial Equipment
Requirements Governing Superstructures to Cars Equipped
With Sliding Sill or End-of-Car Cushioning Devices
Tie-Down Tracks, Winches, and Chains
Lubrication Seals for Freight Car Journal Roller Bearings
Adjustable Bulkheads, Column-Typefor Boxcars
Uncoupling Devices, Special
Remanufacture of TOFC Trailers
Nailable Steel Floor for Freight Cars
Special Devices to Control Stability of Freight Cars
TOFC Portable Bridge Plates
Electrochemical Metal Deposition for Repairing Roller Bearing
Axle Journals
Certification of Multi-Level Autorack Cars
Non-Grease Lubricant for Autorack Equipment
Specification for Span Bolsters
Truck Performance for Rail Cars
Bad Order Device for Identification of Defective Hitches
Tie-Down Tracks, Wheel Chocks, and Straps (Tri-Level
Autoracks)
Vehicle Door Edge Protection System for Multi-Level Autorack
Cars
Designated Satellite Shop Repair Specifications for Multi-Level
Autorack Cars
Mechanical Certification of Flatcars for Autorack Service
Brake Shoe, Low-Friction Composition Type
Design, Fabrication, and Construction of Freight Cars
Specifications for Tank Cars
Specification for Quality Assurance
AAR-1B Wide-Flange Contour for Freight Car Wheels
Implementation of Equipment Identification and Warranty
Administration
Draft Gear Inspection
Cushioning Device Inspection
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NUMERIC INDEX
Section
E
N
Circulars?
N
N
I
C
N
N
H
C
B
I
C
D
I
G
N
N
D
D
I
N
check
check
check
check
check
check
N
N
N
E
C-II
C-III
J
G
A-II
B
B
check
check
check
check
check
NUMERIC INDEX
RP-400
RP-503
RP-505
RP-508
RP-509
RP-512
RP-514
RP-518
RP-545
Subject
Hopper Car, Open Top, in Shaker Service Design Features
Center Plate Unit Pressure
Decking, Woodfor Open Top Cars
Defect Card Receptacle
Stake PocketPermanent
Stake Pocketfor Flatcars
Heater, Alcohol Burning, Portable
Boxcar, InsulatedHeat Transmission Rate
Universal Pocket, 15-in. Cushion, E69 Coupler
Universal Pocket, 10-in. Cushion, Low DeckE69 Coupler
Liquefied Petroleum Cylinder
Cradle BlockingCar Dumping Machines
Universal PocketTypical Sections and Notes
Ladder, End and SideConfiguration
Hold-Down ClipsGondolas, Side Sheet Mounted
Hold-Down ClipsGondolas, Top Cord Mounted
Refrigerator Car, Iced, Ventilated Type
Anti-Pilferage DeviceBoxcar Sliding Door
Anti-Pilferage DeviceBoxcar Plug Door
Intermodal Container CarFloor Restraint
Rail-Compatible Vehicle
Hopper CarGrain Service
Container Car, Double-Stack
Center Bowl Liner and LubricantDouble-Stack Container Car
Truck Bolster Center Plate Vertical Ring Wear Liner
Application of Truck Bolster Vertical Wear Liner
Spring Test Machine
Spring Test Machine
Design Dimensions for Brake Hanger Bracket
Brake Beam Strut Keyway Gauge
Application of Snap-On Pedestal Roof Liners for AAR PedestalType Side Frames
Slack AdjusterGeneral Information
Fuel Additive Evaluation Procedure
Typical 26-L Type Brake Equipment Piping Diagrams for
Locomotives
Air Brake Exhaust Piping
Braking Ratios for Locomotives
Color Code for Identifying Fluids on Locomotive
Designation of Sides and Ends of Locomotives
Brake Shoe Unflanged
Testing Electrical Components
A-I4
Section
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
I
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
E
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
Circulars?
check
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Standard
RP-200
RP-202
RP-206
RP-207
RP-208
RP-209
RP-210
RP-212
RP-227
RP-228
RP-229
RP-230
RP-231
RP-232
RP-233
RP-234
RP-253
RP-254
RP-255
RP-256
RP-257
RP-258
RP-260
RP-261
RP-300
RP-301
RP-306
RP-307
RP-308
RP-322
RP-323

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Standard
RP-546
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
RP-548
RP-557
RP-585
RP-586
RP-587
RP-588
RP-589
RP-590
RP-599
RP-608
RP-609
RP-612
RP-613
RP-614
RP-615
RP-619
RP-629
RP-630
RP-631
RP-632
RP-633
RP-634
RP-636
RP-637
RP-638
RP-750
RP-800
RP-802
Subject
Minimum Requirements for Main Reservoir System on New and
Rebuilt Diesel-electric, Electric, and Gas Turbine Locomotives of
800-hp Capacity and Greater
Locomotive Rating Train/Track Resistance
Spark Arrester
Wiring and Cable Specification
Wire and Cable Insulating MaterialMoisture-Resisting
Jacketed
Wire and Cable Insulating MaterialSilicone Rubber Insulated
Wire and Cable Insulating Material
Rating for Specific Fuel Consumption of Diesel Electric
Locomotives
Lead-Acid Batteries and Compartments
Brake ShoesHigh-Friction Composition Type for Locomotives
Master Disk for Checking Wheel Circumference Measures of 27in.- to 52-in.-Diameter Wheels Shown on S-612 and S-613
Inspection Stand for Use with Master Disks
Mounting Pressures for Wrought and Cast Steel Wheels on
Gear-Driven and Idler Axles of Locomotives Other than Steam
Master Gauge for Checking AARs Standard Wheel Defect
Worn Journal Collar and Journal Fillet Gauge
Master Gauge for Checking Steel Wheel Gauges
Simplified Wheel Gauge
Reference Groove for Multiple-Wear Diesel Wheels
Gauge for Measuring Condemnable Overheated Wheels
Application of Gauge for Measuring Condemnable Overheated
Wheels
Recommended Wheel Shop Practices
General Requirements and Information
Figures for Segments 1., 2.0, and 3.0
GaugesWheel and Axle Shop
Application of Minimum Flange Thickness, Height, and Throat
Radii Gauge for AAR-1B Wide- and Narrow-Flange Steel
Wheels
Application of Maximum Flange Thickness, Height, and Throat
Wheels
Wheels
Wheel Mounting Compound Approval Test Procedure
Cross Member and Doorway Member, Reconditioned
Wheel Chock Strap Assembly Replacement
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NUMERIC INDEX
Section
M
Circulars?
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G-II
G-II
G-II
G-II
G
H-III
C
N
check
check
NUMERIC INDEX
Standard
RP-803
RP-804
RP-810
RP-811
RP-812
RP-900
RP-901
RP-902
RP-903
RP-904
RP-940
RP-5104
RP-5107
RP-5115
RP-5117
RP-5120
RP-5122
RP-5124
RP-5126
RP-5127
RP-5128
RP-5132
RP-5136
RP-5137
RP-5209
Subject
Ride Quality Performance Requirements for Motor Vehicle
Shipments
Measurement Requirements for Remote Ride Quality
Monitoring
Handling and Inspection of Vehicles Before Loading
Loading of Vehicles
Handling and Inspection of Multi-Level Cars and Equipment
After Loading
Handling of Multi-Level Cars in Trains and Yards
Inspection of Multi-Levels and Vehicles En Route
Railroad Police Protection
Unloading of Vehicles
Destination Inspections
Handling of Multi-Level Cars and Equipment Afier Unloading
Form Preparation for Vehicle Inspection
Standard Vehicle Nomenclature
Double-Stack Container Cars
Intermodal Equipment Cars
Car Owners Manual for the Inspection and Maintenance of
Passenger Car
Boxcars Equipped with Removable Crossbars
Cars Equipped with Antipilferage Devices
Lading Strap Anchors
Gondola Cars with Wood Floors
Electronic Distribution Format For Engineering Drawings
Locomotive Cab Seats
Access Doors to Light Boxes for Road Number, Headlight, or
Warning LightsOutside Cab
Cushion PadLocomotive Cab Door Frame
Door Closure BarLocomotive Cab
Flexible Hinge Guard on Locomotive Cab Door
Locomotive Horn Valve Handle with Soft, Resilient-Type
Rubber Cover
Padded Sun Visor in Locomotive CabEngineers Side Only
Recessed Windshield Wiper Valve, Train-Order Light Switch,
and Flush-Mounted Train-Order Light
Rounded Cab Window Latch in Locomotive Cabs
Rounding All Possible Exposed Convex Edges and Corners
Diesel Locomotive Control Stand for New Locomotives
Windshield Wiper Motor Handle with Soft-Rubber-Type Grip
Windshield Wiper Motor Protective Cover
Basic Brake Design Data for Freight Locomotives
A-I6
Section
N
Circulars?
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
I
I
I
L
L
L
L
L
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
RP-813
RP-814
RP-815
RP-816
RP-817
RP-818
RP-830
RP-831
RP-851
RP-852
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EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Standard
RP-5503
RP-5523
RP-5595
RP-5596
RP-5597
RP-5598
S-010
S-046
S-050
S-051
S-060
S-100
S-101
S-102
S-103
S-105
S-106
S-107
S-108
S-109
S-110
S-111
S-112
S-114
S-115
S-116
S-117
S-118
S-119
S-120
S-121
S-122
Subject
Locomotive Fueling Interface
Axle Nomenclature ArrangementLocomotives
Main Reservoir Equalizing End Hose Coupling
Brake ShoesMetal Type
Air Flow Indicators
Calibration Procedure for AFM Type Air Flow Indicators
Field Test Requirements for Materials, Devices, and Products
Manufactured to AAR Specifications but Having No Previous
Service Experience on AAR Member Roads
Definitions of Terms for the AAR Manual of Standards and
Recommended Practices
Procedures for Considering Proposals Regarding Changes to the
Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices
Conditions Governing Withdrawal of AAR Approval of Freight
Car and Locomotive Components and Products
Application for Component Approval Procedure
Bushings, Stainless Steel TubeCoupler Shanks and Yokes
Field Service ExperienceReporting Requirements
Coupler, E Type, Standard and Alternate Standard, E60DE and
E60EE
Coupler, E Type, Top and Bottom Shelf, Standard and Alternate
Standard, SE60DE and SE60EE
Coupler, E Type, Detail Parts
Coupler, E Type, No. 10-A Contour and Detail of Pivot Pin Hole
Coupler, E Type, Standard and Alternate Standard, E67CE and
E67DE
Coupler, E/F Type, Standard and Alternate Standard, E68CE
and E68DE
Coupler, E/F Type, Standard and Alternate Standard, E69BE
and E69CE
Coupler, E Type, Standard F Couplers, F70DE
Coupler, F Type, with Top Shelf, Standard, SF70DE
Coupler, F Type, Standard, F73BE
Coupler, F Type, Standard, F79DE
Coupler, F Type, Interlocking, Coupler and Yoke Parts
Coupler Contour, F Type, Interlocking
Inspection of Manufacturers' Facilities, Periodic
Draft Gear Followers
Draft Key Retainers
Draft Key, Retainer, and Washer
Draft Key Retainer
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NUMERIC INDEX
Section
M
M
M
M
M
M
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Circulars?
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Standard
S-125
S-126
S-127
S-129
S-130
S-131
S-132
S-133
S-134
S-137
S-139
S-141
S-142
S-143
S-149
S-151
S-154
S-155
S-156
S-157
S-158
S-159
S-160
S-161
S-162
S-163
Subject
Immobilization of Sliding Sill on Cushion Underframe Cars
Having Damaged or Defective ACF Freight Saver 20- or 30-in.
Travel UnitsPlate No. 526-1
Having Damaged or Defective Keystone 20-in. Travel Unit,
Santa Fe Shock Control, A.O. Smith Cushion Ride, and Rockwell
Cargo CushionPlate No. 526-2
Having Damaged or Defective Hydra Cushion 10-, 12-, or 20-in.
Travel Units or Evans Cushion Pak Wide Tunnel UnitsPlate
No. 526-3
Having Damaged or Defective Hydra Pullman Standard
Hydroframe 40 and 60 Units or National 3C Wide Tunnel
UnitsPlate No. 526-4
CouplersArrangement of Operating Mechanisms
Coupler, E Type, Articulated Rotor Lever Assembly
Coupler (Rotary), Type E60, Operating Rod, use with up to 6 1/
2-in. Total Draft Gear Travel
Operating Mechanism, Type No. 6, Interlocking
Coupler (Rotary), Type F70, Operating Rod, use with up to 6 1/
Coupler (Rotary), Types E60, E67, and F70, Operating Rod for
Use with Standard Draft Gear or End-of-Car Cushioning up to
15-in. Total Travel Total Travel
Coupler Shank Wear Plates and Application
Yokes, Relief Fillets
Yoke, E Type, Y40AE, Standard, for 24 5/8-in. Draft Gear Pocket
Yoke, E Type, Y41AE for 36-in. Draft Gear Pocket
Yoke, E Type, SY40AE or YS93AE, Standard, for 24 5/8-in. Draft
Gear Pocket
Yoke, E/F and F Type, Y45AE, Standard, for 24 5/8-in. Draft
Gear Pocket
Yoke, E/F Type, Y49AE, Standard, for 36-in. Draft Gear Pocket
Coupler, E Type, SE67CE and SE67DE, Top and Bottom Shelf
Immobilization of Freightmaster Types SP-E and SP-C
Immobilization of Freightmaster Types F, FS, and B
Immobilization of Freightmaster
Immobilization of Freightmaster Types HD and AR-F
Immobilization of Keystone Type E Miner SR-12
Immobilization of Freightmaster 10-in. Type E Miner M-12S
Immobilization of Keystone F Shank
Coupler, E Type, SBE60DE and SBE60EE, Top and Bottom
Shelf
A-I8
Section
B
Circulars?
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
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S-164
S-165
S-170
S-171
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-172
S-173
S-174
S-176
S-177
S-178
S-179
S-180
S-181
S-202
S-203
S-204
S-205
S-206
S-207
S-209
S-210
S-211
S-212
S-213
S-214
S-215
S-217
S-219
S-220
S-224
S-225
Subject
Coupler, E Type, SBE67CE and SBE67DE, Top and Bottom
Shelf
Coupler, E/F Type,SBE68CE and SBE68DE, Top and Bottom
Shelf
Coupler, E/F Type, SBE69BE and SBE69CE, Top and Bottom
Shelf
Immobilization of Pullman Standard, ACF, or Keystone Centerof-Car Cushioning Devices (Dummy Cylinder Method)
Coupler, E/F Type, SE69BE and SE69CE, Bottom Shelf
Coupler, E Type, Guard Arm Lightener Hole Openings and
Knuckle Flag HoleStandard Dimensions
Coupler, F Type, Guard Arm Lightener Hole Openings and
Yoke, E Type, Cushioning, for Pocket EOC-7
Yoke, E Type, Cushioning, for Pocket EOC-10 and EOC 26
Yoke, E Type, Cushioning, for Pocket EOC-1, EOC-2, and EOC16
Cushioning Pocket Identification GuideAAR Rule 59
Coupler, Height
Coupler, Height Adjustment
Body Center Plate, SeparableSurface Finish
Body Center Plate, Cast Integral
Body Center Plate, Cast Steel or Forgedfor Freight Cars with
14-in. Center Plates
Body Center Plate Gauge12-in. Diameter
Body Center Plate Gauge14-in. and 16-in. Diameter
Side Door, Boxcar Outside Hung (Sliding)
Side Door, House CarPlug Type
Plug DoorTest Specification
Safety Hangers and Retainersfor Freight Car Doors
Identification PlateBoxcar Doors
Safety Appliances for Bulkhead Flatcars, Including Pulpwood
Cars
Safety Appliances for Special Service High-Side Gondolas with
Fixed Ends
Handhold and Ladder Tread
Spark ShieldWooden Deck Cars with Cast Iron Brake Shoes
A-I9
NUMERIC INDEX
Section
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Circulars?
NUMERIC INDEX
Standard
S-226
S-237
S-238
S-239
S-240
S-243
S-244
S-245
S-246
S-247
S-249
S-250
S-251
S-252
S-253
S-254
S-255
S-258
S-259
S-263
S-265
S-266
S-267
S-268
Subject
Running Boards, Brake Steps, End Platforms, and Switching
Steps Other Than Wood
Car, Lumber Sections
Platform WidthFlatcar
Placard and Routing Card Board Location
Lading Strap Anchor Arrangement and Usefor Flatcars
Gravity Outlet Gates, Newfor Covered Hopper Cars
Lifting Freight Cars
Side Bearing Wear PlateCar Body
Striker, Cast Steel, F70 Coupler Design, 24 5/8-in. Draft Gear
PocketWelded Application
PocketRiveted Application
PocketParts and Assembly
Draft Arrangement, E60 Coupler, 24 5/8-in. PocketStriker
Applied By Welding
Applied By Riveting
Draft Arrangement, E68 Coupler, 24 5/8-in. Pocket
Draft Arrangement, F70 Coupler, 24 5/8-in. PocketStriker
Applied by Welding
Applied by Riveting
Draft Arrangement, F79 Coupler, 24 5/8-in. Pocket
Door Puller Bracket, Application to Intermediate Post
Arrangement of Strikers, Center Filler, and Rear Draft Lugs for
Cars with 5 ft 11 1/2 in. Overhang
Bell-Mouth Striker Assembly and Coupler CarriersHigh Cube
Boxcars
Door Air LinesLocation of End Cocks
Train Coal Car, 100-Ton Nominal Capacity, with Train
PositionerClearance Diagram
Draft Pocket Tolerances
Combined Striker and Front Draft Lug Tolerances
Body Center Plate Relief
Rail Car, 286,000-lb Gross Weight
Body Bolster Center Filler, Cast Steel for Welded Connection
for Cars with 5 ft 5 1/2 in. Overhang
Center PinFreight Car
Center Sill Section, Rolled Steel
Center Sill SectionWelding Notes
Hopper CarCorner Push Pad and Roping Staple
A-I10
Section
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Circulars?
check
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S-227
S-228
S-229
S-230
S-233
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Standard
S-269
S-286
S-300
S-301
S-302
S-304
S-305
S-306
S-307
S-308
S-310
S-311
S-312
S-312
S-314
S-314
S-316
S-317
S-318
S-319
S-320
S-325
S-327
S-328
S-329
S-332
S-333
S-334
S-335
S-336
S-337
S-338
S-339
S-340
S-341
S-342
S-343
S-344
S-345
Subject
Coupler Carrier Wear Plate
Free/Unrestricted Interchange for 286,000 lb Gross Rail Load
Cars
Basic Freight Car Truck Design Data
TruckDesign Dimensions, 33-in. Wheels
Center Plate LinerHorizontal and Vertical
Center Plate LinerVertical, 6 12 in. 12 in.
Center Plate LinerHorizontal, 6 12 in. 12 in.
BolsterLimiting Outline, 14 in. Center Plate
BolsterMarking Diagram with I.D. No. and Code No.
Marking Diagram for Truck Bolster with AAR ID and Code
Numbers
Marking Diagram for Truck Side Frame with AAR ID and Code
Numbers
Side FrameMarking Diagram with I.D. No. and Code No.
TolerancesBolster
Side FrameTolerances
Side FrameBolster Rotation Stop Lug
Side FrameWide Land Rotation Stop Lug Column
Side FrameColumn Wear Plate, Application
Side FrameLimiting Dimensions, Narrow Pedestal
Side FrameRoof Repair
Side FrameWide Pedestal, Roller Bearing
Side FrameNarrow Pedestal, Roller Bearing
SpringD2, 1 58-in. Travel
SpringD6A, 3 1516-in. Travel
SpringGroups for D2
SpringGroups D3, D4, D5, and D7
SpringGroups D3, D4, D5, and Snubber
SpringGroups D3, D4, D5, D7, and Snubber
SpringGroups D5 and Hydraulic Snubber
Brake Beam Specifications and Tests
Brake BeamTolerance, Hangerless Type
A-I11
NUMERIC INDEX
Section
B
C
Circulars?
check
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D-II
D-II
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
check
NUMERIC INDEX
Standard
S-346
S-348
S-349
S-352
S-353
S-355
S-358
S-359
S-366
S-366
S-367
S-368
S-369
S-370
S-371
S-372
S-373
S-374
S-375
S-376
S-377
S-378
S-379
S-380
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
Subject
Brake BeamOutline, Hanger Type
Brake Beam Gauges for Standard Brake Beams
Brake BeamOutline, Hangerless Type
Brake Beam Gauge AssemblyHangerless Type
Brake Beam Gauge DetailsHangerless Type
Brake Beam Gauge ApplicationHangerless Type
Go Gauge for Brake Head, Metal or High-Friction Shoe
Go and No-Go Gauge for Brake Head for Limiting Contour of
Face, Metal or High-Friction Shoe
Gauges for End of Hangerless-Type Brake Beam
Go Gauges for Brake Shoe
No-Go Gauge for Brake Shoe
Standard Location of Brake Hanger Brackets
and Unit Guide Brackets
Design Dimensions for Unit Guide Bracket EC-2055I
Unit Guide BracketDesign Dimensions
Wear Plate for Unit-Type Brake Beam Guide in Side Frame
Brake Beam Hangers and Attachments
Limiting Contour of Face of Brake Heads for HangerType Brake Beams
Limiting Contour of Face of Brake Heads for HangerlessType Brake Beams
Brake Head ConversionMetal Shoe-Type to HighFriction Composition
Location of Peep Hole on Cars Having Deep Side Sills for
Checking Brake Cylinder Piston Travel
Badge Plate for Showing Proper Dimensions for Body and Truck
Brake Levers
Break Pin Tolerance
Brake Shoe Keys
Side Frame Keys for AAR Standard and Alternate Standard
Pedestal-Type Side Frames
Method of Marking and Mating Cast Steel Truck Side Frames
Application Tolerances for Hanger-Type Brake Beams
Hangerless Brake Beam Extension Functional Gauge
(Parallelism)
ABC-NACO Technologies Drawings
ABC-NACO TechnologiesBolsters (EC3037 page 1 of 2)
ABC-NACO TechnologiesSide Frames (EC3033 page 1 of 2)
ASF-Keystone, Inc. Drawings
ASF-Keystone, Inc.Bolsters (EC3035 page 1 of 2)
ASF-Keystone, Inc.Side Frames (EC3031 page 1 of 2)
A-I12
Section
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Circulars?
D
D
D
D
D
D-II
D
D
D
D
check
check
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
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S-360
S-361
S-362
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Standard
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-394
S-399
S-400
S-401
Subject
Buckeye Steel Castings Drawings
Buckeye Steel CastingsBolsters (EC3036 page 1 of 2)
Buckeye Steel CastingsSide Frames (EC3032 page 1 of 2)
Code Sheets for Side Frame and Bolster Design Features
Pennsy Corporation Drawings
Pennsy CorporationBolsters (EC3040 page 1 of 2)
Spring Group CapacitiesTrucks
Standard Car Truck Company Drawings
Standard Car Truck CompanyBolsters (EC3038 page 1 of 2)
Standard Car Truck CompanySide Frames (EC3034 page 1 of
2)
Truck Casting Manufacturers and Their Trademarks
Truck Design Drawings
ABC-NACO Technologies Designs (formerly National Castings)
ASF-Keystone, Inc. Designs
Barber S-2 Truck
Birdsboro Corporation Designs
Buckeye Steel Castings Designs
Canadian Steel Foundries Designs (Designed by American Steel
Foundries, now ASF-Keystone, Inc.)
Canadian Steel Foundries Designs (Designed by National
Castings, now ABC-NACO Technologies)
Dofasco Designs
Dofasco Designs (Designed by National Castings (now ABCNACO Technologies.)
Dresser Transportation Equipment Division Designs
Fundiciones de Hierro y Acero, S.A. Designs (ceased production
in 1992)
Manufacturers Monograms, Initials, and Pattern Number
Systems
Ohio Steel Foundry Designs
Pittron Designs
Ride Control Truck
Scullin Steel Company Designs
Side Frames and Bolsters Produced Prior to 1978
Siderurgica Nacional, S.A. Designs (Sahagun, Mexico) (now
owned jointly by National Castings de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and
ABC-NACO Technologies)
Tables of Codable Designs and Interchange Codes
Side Bearing Pad for Two-Hole Application
Specification for Bottom Rod Safety Supports
Brake EquipmentInstallation Specifications
Brake Design Requirements
A-I13
NUMERIC INDEX
Section
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
Circulars?
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D
D
E
E
check
check
NUMERIC INDEX
Standard
S-402
S-419
S-420
S-420A
S-421
S-422
S-423
S-426
S-427
S-428
S-429
S-430
S-431
S-432
S-436
S-437
S-438
S-439
S-440
S-441
S-443
S-444
S-445
S-446
S-447
S-448
S-449
S-455
S-456
S-457
S-458
S-461
Subject
Welding of Air Brake Pipe and Fittings for Railroad Cars
Slack Adjuster, Mechanical, Double-Acting, Automatic Tension
Slack AdjusterLimiting Design Dimensions (Group E)
Slack Adjuster, TensionLimiting Design Dimensions
Slack Adjuster, Center Rod Application (Group E)
Slack Adjuster, Top Rod Application (Group E)
Slack Adjuster ReclamationAutomatic, Double-Acting,
Mechanical Slack Adjusters
Angle Cock Location
Angle Cock Location on Cars Equipped with AAR Type F
Coupler
Angle Cock Location on Cars with Floating Sills
Angle Cock and Air Brake Hose Location on Cars with Excessive
Overhang Preventing Compliance with AAR Standards S-424,
S-425, and S-426
Coupler and Cushioned Underframe
Angle Cock Locking LugsMinimum Permissible Engagement
Brake Shoe, Metal, Reinforced
Brake Shoe, High-Friction Composition TypeLimiting
Contour
Hose Support, S Hook
Hose Coupling, Dummy
Hose, Other Than Armored TypeMounting Procedure
Hose, Armored TypeMounting Procedure
Hose Clamps
Annual Test Requirements for End Air Hose Gaskets,
Couplings, and Nipples
Coupling and NippleMounting to Air Brake and Signal Hose
Brake Cylinder Release Valve and Release Rod
Brake Cylinder Release Valve Rod HandlesLocation
Retaining ValveLocation
Retaining Valve, 1967-Type, Three-Position
Hose Coupling Gasket Gauge
Brake Shoe Go Gauge
Brake Shoe No-Go Gauge
Hose Coupling Condemning Gauges for Checking the Beads and
Shanks on New and Used Hose Couplings and Nipples
Hose Coupling Gauges for Gauging New and Used Couplings
Air Brake Hose Coupling Tester, Type A-1-BModification to
Permit Testing of Pinless-Type Couplings
Hose AssembliesReclamation Procedures
Single-Capacity Freight BrakesPerformance Specification
A-I14
Section
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
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Standard
S-462
S-463
S-464
S-465
S-466
S-467
S-468
S-469
S-470
S-471
S-472
S-473
S-475
S-476
S-477
S-486
S-488
S-489
S-490
S-491
S-492
S-493
S-494
S-495
S-512
S-580
S-590
S-591
S-601
S-611
S-612
S-613
S-614
S-615
S-616
S-617
Subject
Control ValveApproval Procedure
Test Rack, 150-Car, Freight Brake
Test Rack, 150-CarPerformance Testing Procedure
Test Rack, Single-Car
Test Rack, Single-Car, for Individual Valve Portions
Performance Testing Procedure
Environmental Tests on Freight Brake Control Valves
Control Valve Pipe Bracket
Performance Specification for Freight Brakes
Angle Cock, Ball TypeSpecification for Approval
Brake Pipe Restriction Test
End Cock Location on Cars Arranged for Rotary Dump Service
Application Form for AAR Approval of New and Untried Freight
Cars
Hand Brakes
Angle Cocks and Brake Pipe End CocksRepair Specification
Shop Certification Requirements for Approved Control Valves
Code of Air Brake System Tests for Freight EquipmentSingle
Car Test
End Cock and Air Brake Hose Location on Long Cars
Combined Dirt Collector and Cutout CocksRepair
Specification
Vent Protector Performance and Approval
Hose Coupling
Reporting Requirements for Field Service Experience
Dirt Collector and Cutout CockTest Specification
Reservoir, Steel Fabricated, Combined Auxiliary and
Emergency
Angle Cock Location on Cars Arranged for Rotary Dump Service
27-Point Control Plug and Receptacle
Locomotive Crashworthiness Requirements
Locomotive Electronics System Architecture
Locomotive System Integration Operating Display
Inspection of Steel Wheels by AAR Technical Services Division
Instructions for Using Standard Circumference Measures for
Steel Wheels
Circumference Measure (Tape) for 27-in. to 38-in. Steel Wheels
Wheel DefectWorn Journal Collar and Journal Fillet Gauge
Limit Wear Gauge for Condemning Wheel DefectWorn
Journal Collar and Journal Fillet Gauge
Steel Wheel Gauge
A-I15
NUMERIC INDEX
Section
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
M
M
M
M
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Circulars?
check
NUMERIC INDEX
Standard
S-618
S-622
S-627
S-628
S-629
S-630
S-649
S-659
S-660
S-661
S-662
S-663
S-664
S-665
S-666
S-667
S-668
S-669
S-701
S-702
S-703
S-704
S-705
S-706
S-720
Subject
Steel Wheel Gauge
Cylindrical Tread Contour for Narrow-Flange Wheels
Combined Wheel Gauge
Steel Wheel Gauge
Inspection of Forged Steel Car and Locomotive Axles by AAR
Technical Services Division
Passenger Car Wheel (Amfleet)
Axle for Passenger Cars (Amfleet) Inboard Roller Bearing
Raised Wheel Seat
Mandatory Rules Governing Wheel Shop Practices as Required
by Interchange Rules
Analytic Evaluation of Locomotive and Freight Car Wheel
Designs
Maximum Flange Thickness, Height, and Throat Radii Gauge
for AAR-1B Narrow-Flange Steel Wheel
Minimum Flange Thickness, Height, and Throat Radii Gauge
Limit Wear Gauge for Checking Maximum Flange Thickness,
Height, and Throat Radii Gauge for AAR-1B Narrow-Flange
Steel Wheel
Limit Wear Gauge for Checking Minimum Flange Thickness,
Steel Wheel
for AAR-1B Wide-Flange Steel Wheels
Height, and Throat Radii Gauge for AAR-1B Wide-Flange Steel
Wheel
Wheel
AAR-1B Narrow-Flange Contour for Freight Car Wheels
Locking Plate for Journal Roller Bearing Assemblies
Component Parts for Journal Roller Bearing Assemblies
Cap Screws for Journal Roller Bearing Assemblies
Adapter for Use with AAR Standard Pedestal-Type Side Frame
Wear Gauge for Journal Roller Bearing Adapters
Tabulation of Adapters and Frame Keys for AAR-Approved
Roller Bearings
A-I16
Section
G
G
G
G
G
Circulars?
G
G
G
G
G-II
check
check
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
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Standard
S-721
S-722
S-723
S-723
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-724
S-725
S-726
S-729
S-730
S-731
S-732
S-733
S-734
S-736
S-808
S-809
S-810
S-813
S-814
S-815
S-900
S-901
S-902
S-903
S-904
S-905
S-907
S-908
S-909
S-910
S-911
S-912
S-913
Subject
Roller Bearing ManualMandatory Instructions and Practices
Roller Bearing ManualRules Covering Requirements for
Approval of Roller Bearing Shops to Recondition Roller Bearings
for Interchange Service
by Interchange Rules (continued)
Roller Bearing ManualMinimum Requirements for Roller
Bearing Reconditioned ShopsProceduresTool Requirements
Necessary to Make Roller Bearing Repairs for Interchange Use
Roller Bearing ManualInformation on Amtrak Passenger Car
Bearings
Roller Bearing ManualManufacture of Interchangeable Roller
Bearing Components
Roller Bearing ManualRemanufacture of Roller Bearing
Components
Lubrication, Roller Bearing
Lubrication, Center Plates
Lubrication, Doors
Inspection and Lubrication, Trailer Hitches on Flatcars
Inspection and Lubrication, Bulkheads in Freights Cars
Lubrication, Tie-Down Devices on Multi-Level Automobile rack
and Flatcars
Inspection and Lubrication, Hand Brakes
Interior Dunnage EquipmentDeck Boards
Saddleback CarsStandardization
Conducting Field Impact and Over-the-Road Tests of MultiLevel Tie-down Equipment and/or Methods
Side Door, BoxcarDevice for Opening and Closing
Bridge Plate, Portablefor Saddleback Flatcars
Tie-Down Chain Assemblies for Multi-Level and Other Flat
Cars, Refurbished High Test Grade 43 or Alloy Grade 80
FlatcarClass F
Gondola CarClass G
Hopper CarClass H
Special CarClass L
CabooseClass N
Refrigerator CarClass R
Tank CarClass T
BoxcarClass X
Maintenance of Way EquipmentClass MW
Lettering and Marking of Cars
Cars Equipped with Loading Bars and Movable Bulkheads
Clear Door Opening
Clearance Plates
A-I17
NUMERIC INDEX
Section
H-II
H-II
Circulars?
G-II
H-II
check
H-II
H-II
H-II
H-III
H-III
H-III
H-III
H-III
H-III
H-III
C
C
N
check
C
C
N
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
check
NUMERIC INDEX
S-2027
S-2028
S-2029
S-2030
S-2031
S-2032
S-2034
S-2035
S-2036
S-2037
S-2038
S-2039
S-2040
S-2041
S-2042
S-2043
S-2045
S-2046
S-2047
S-2048
S-3001
S-3003
S-3004
S-3005
S-3006
Subject
Metrication Stenciling
Loading StencilRefrigerator Car Floor
Standard for Automatic Equipment Identification
AEI Site-to-Host Consist Report Format
Placard BoardFreight Car
Push Rod, Brake Cylinder
Striker Casting, Cast Steel
Striker Casting, E Coupler, 24 5/8 in. Pocket, Riveted
Hopper CarEnd for Door Operating Shaft
Plate BEquipment Diagram for Unrestricted Interchange
Service
Plate B-1Maximum Width of Cars with Various Truck Centers
Plate CEquipment Diagram for Limited Interchange Service
Plate C-1Maximum Width of Cars with Various Truck Centers
Plate DObtaining Maximum Allowable Width of Car, Other
Than at Centerline of Car, for Unrestricted (Plate B-1) and
Limited (Plates C-1, H-1, J-1, and K-1) Interchange Service
Plate EEquipment Diagram for Limited Interchange Service
Plate FEquipment Diagram for Limited Interchange Service
Car Builder Certification
Side Handhold, AdditionalHopper and High-Side Gondola
Cars
Temperaturefor Car Structures and Components
Trough Hatch Cover
Rack Car, Multilevel, with or without Door or Roof, Enclosed
Safety Appliance Standards
Batten Bars
Plate HEquipment Diagram for Limited Interchange Service
Plate H-1Maximum Width of Cars with Various Truck
Centers
Performance Specification for Sill Steps
Performance Specification for Trains Used to Carry High-Level
Radioactive Material
Remote Monitoring Equipment, Installation
Accelerated Fatigue Test Specification for Increased Life Status
Applications
Plate JEquipment Diagram for Limited Interchange Service
Plate KClearance Diagram for Limited Interchange Service
Approval of AAR-Approved Brake Beam Safety Supports
Side FrameColumn Friction Wear Plate, Application
Truck Center Plate Liners or Wear Plates
Universal Brake Beam Gauge
Specification for Recertified D Series Helical Truck Springs
A-I18
Section
L
L
K
K
C
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Circulars?
check
check
check
C
C
C
C
C
C
check
check
C
C
check
check
C
C
check
check
C
C
D
D
D
D
D
check
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Standard
S-914
S-915
S-918
S-918A
S-2008
S-2009
S-2017
S-2018
S-2025
S-2026

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Tables of Content
Standard
S-3007
S-3008
S-3009
S-3010
S-3011
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-3012
S-3013
S-3014
S-3015
S-4000
S-4001
S-4002
S-4003
S-4004
S-4005
S-4006
S-4007
S-4008
S-4013
S-4020
S-4021
S-4022
S-4023
S-4024
S-4025
S-4026
S-4027
S-4200
S-4210
S-4220
Subject
Specifications for the Certification of New Truck Designs for
Compatibility with Hot Bearing Detection Systems
Performance of Devices or Designs to Control Yaw Dynamics in
Freight Car Trucks
Specification for Self-Locking Cotter Keys
Limiting Dimensions for AAR Standard Pedestal-Type Side
Frames with Side Frame Key
Limiting Dimensions for AAR Standard Pedestal-Type
Side FramesSize 6 in. 11 in., with Side Frame Key
Application of Roller Bearing Unit to AAR Alternate Standard
Pedestal-Type Side Frame with Side Frame Key
Specifications Covering Surface of Truck Bolster Side Bearing
Mounting Pad
Freight Car Truck Springswith Snubber Spring
Freight Car Truck Springswithout Snubber Spring
Environmental Tests on Freight Auxiliary Brake Pipe Reduction
Devices
Rubber ProductsPerformance Testing
Empty/Load DevicesPerformance Testing
Train Line Arrangement for Cars with F-Shank Couplers
Brake CylindersPerformance Testing
Truck-Mounted Brake SystemsPerformance Testing
Hose SupportsPerformance Testing
Reservoir, Combined Auxiliary and EmergencyReclamation
Procedure
Slack Adjuster, Mechanical, Double-Acting, Automatic
Compression
Coupling Extension Adapter for Train Line Hoses
Brake Cylinder Pressure Measurement Taps
Angle Cock and Brake Hose Location on Cars with EOCC
Pipe, Other Than Schedule 80 Iron
Brake Shoe Limiting Contour, Low-Friction Composition Type
Brake Shoe Force Measurement DevicesPerformance
Specification
Brake Beam Wear LinersNon-Metallic
Brake Rod ConnectorDesign Requirements
Automatic Single Car Test Device Failure Criteria
Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Cable-Based Brake
SystemsPerformance Requirements
ECP Cable-Based Brake System Cable, Connectors, and
Junction BoxesPerformance Specification
ECP Cable-Based Brake DC Power SupplyPerformance
Specification
A-I19
NUMERIC INDEX
Section
D
Circulars?
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E-II
E-II
E-II
check
NUMERIC INDEX
Standard
S-4230
S-4240
S-4250
S-4260
S-5507
S-5509
S-5510
S-5511
S-5512
S-5529
S-5700
S-5701
S-5702
S-5800
S-5810
S-5820
S-5825
S-5830
S-5901
S-5904
SOP
Subject
Intratrain Communication Specification for Cable-Based
Freight Train Control Systems
ECP Brake EquipmentApproval Procedure
Performance Requirements for ITC-Controlled Cable-Based
Distributed Power Systems
ECP Brake and Wire Distributed Power Interoperability Test
Procedures
Dynamic Braking Control
Locomotive Interchange Agreement
Locomotive Cab Window Glazing Material
Automatic Engine Start/Stop System
Performance Requirements for Diesel Electric Locomotive Fuel
Tanks
Remote Control Locomotives
Locomotive Dynamic Brake Status Reporting
Plate LLocomotive Diagram For Interchange Service
Locomotive-Based Top-of-Rail Friction Control Application
Systems
Locomotive Event Recorder Download Standard
Multiple Unit Pneumatic Brake Equipment for Locomotives
Railroad Electronics Standards Configuration Management
End-of-Train Communications
Railroad Electronics Environmental Requirements
Communications System Architecture
Mobile Communications Package
Front End Processor
Cluster Controller
Base Communications Package
Railroad Communications Network Specification
Common Air Interace (CAI-12) Communications FOR Remote
Control Locomotive Systems (RCL) Operating AT 220 Mhz
Standard Operating Procedures for Intermodal Securement
A-I20
Section
E-II
Circulars?
E-II
E-II
check
E-II
check
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
K
K
K
K-II
K-II
K-II
K-II
K-II
K-III
K-III
I
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-5018
S-5500
S-5501
S-5502
S-5506

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Tables of Content
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ALPHABETIC INDEX
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Standard
S-512
S-669
N/A
S-393
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-2046
RP-5107
S-704
M-947
M-960
M-946
M-945
S-918A
RP-508
S-457
RP-5597
S-660
S-427
S-4021
S-424
S-495
S-425
S-428
S-426
S-429
S-470
S-476
S-440
Subject
Applications
Air Flow Indicators
Designs
S-425, and S-426
Angle Cock Location
Coupler
A-I21
Section
M
G
G
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
C
Circulars?
check
M
H
L
C
C
C
K
M
E
M
G
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
check
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Standard
RP-255
RP-254
S-060
S-473
RP-630
RP-637
RP-636
S-3012
RP-323
RP-301
S-379
S-3001
S-250
S-393
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-5502
S-4027
S-658
RP-5523
M-101
M-985
S-374
S-393
S-5830
RP-5209
S-300
S-2039
Subject
Cars
Wheels
Wheels
Wheels
Wheels
Raised Wheel Seat
Brake Levers
Barber S-2 Truck
Batten Bars
A-I22
Section
C
C
AS
E
Circulars?
G
G
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
RP-638

Tables of Content
D
D
D
D
D
C
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
M
E
G
M
G
I
D
D-II
K-II
M
D
C
check

Tables of Content
Standard
S-251
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-393
S-263
S-210
S-211
S-258
S-205
S-209
S-206
S-207
S-204
M-203A
S-310
S-311
S-312
RP-212
S-908
RP-901
S-355
S-352
S-353
S-348
S-368
S-369
S-344
RP-322
S-4025
S-346
S-349
S-345
M-619
M-914
S-4020
S-443
S-444
S-4004
S-401
Subject
Boxcars
BoxcarClass X
Requirements
A-I23
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Section
C
Circulars?
D-II
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
C
L
L
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
E
D
D
D
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
check
check
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Standard
S-400
S-372
S-471
S-4026
S-4024
M-996
S-430
RP-599
RP-5596
RP-509
S-375
S-814
S-393
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-100
S-904
RP-5598
S-393
S-393
S-703
S-2034
RP-899
S-227
RP-902
S-911
M-201
RP-261
Subject
Specification
Brake Shoe Go Gauge
Brake Shoe Keys
Contour
Break Pin Tolerance
CabooseClass N
Castings, Steel
A-I24
Section
E
D
Circulars?
check
E
E
E
E
D
E
E
M
E
E
E
check
check
E
E
M
M
M
D
C
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
B
L
M
D-II
D-II
H
C
I
C
L
L
B
I
check
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-448
S-376
S-4023
S-449
RP-518
M-402
M-926
S-431

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EFFECTIVE 04/03/07

Tables of Content
Standard
S-265
S-305
S-307
S-306
S-308
RP-202
S-266
S-267
M-970
S-612
S-613
M-212
S-912
S-913
M-930
S-5825
S-486
S-392
RP-512
S-489
S-255
S-627
S-628
S-5904
S-5800
S-702
S-051
S-810
RP-260
S-468
S-462
S-131
S-133
Subject
Clear Door Opening
Clearance Plates
Cluster Controller
Car Test
Specification
A-I25
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Section
C
D
D
D
D
C
C
C
N
G
G
B
Circulars?
check
L
L
I
K-II
E
D-II
M
E
C
G
G
K-III
check
K-II
H
AS
N
C
E
E
B
B
check
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Standard
S-134
S-106
S-163
S-164
S-154
S-155
S-102
S-107
S-110
S-103
S-170
S-172
S-108
S-109
S-165
S-174
S-116
S-112
S-114
S-111
S-115
S-202
S-203
M-211
Subject
Shelf
Shelf
E60EE
E67DE
Shelf
and E68DE
and E69CE
Shelf
Coupler, Height
A-I26
Section
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
B
Circulars?
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-269
M-932
S-117
S-137
S-130
S-105
S-173

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EFFECTIVE 04/03/07

Tables of Content
Standard
S-129
S-441
S-4013
M-215
RP-230
RP-800
RP-5115
RP-110
M-921E
M-921F
M-921B
M-921D
M-921C
M-921A
S-181
M-921-H
S-622
RP-206
RP-207
S-046
RP-308
S-366
M-1001
M-992
RP-514
RP-817
RP-5132
S-493
S-393
S-393
S-252
RP-5117
S-249
RP-851
S-240
S-239
S-243
Subject
Coupling Systems
Indicator
Autorack Cars
Dofasco Designs
Applied By Riveting
Applied By Welding
A-I27
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Section
B
E
E
B
C
C
M
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Circulars?
check
check
G
C
C
AS
D
D
C-II
N
M
N
M
E
D-II
D-II
C
M
C
I
C
C
C
check
check
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Standard
S-244
S-246
S-245
S-247
S-119
RP-101
M-901F
S-122
S-120
S-121
S-254
S-393
S-5018
S-4260
S-4240
S-4220
S-4210
M-967
RP-940
S-4200
S-4002
S-488
S-472
M-941
S-5701
S-4000
S-467
Subject
Applied by Riveting
Applied by Welding
Draft Key Retainer
Draft Key Retainers
Procedures
Specification
Axle Journals
Devices
A-I28
Section
C
C
Circulars?
C
C
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
D-II
M
E-II
E-II
E-II
check
check
check
E-II
G
C
E-II
E
E
E
N
K
E
E
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
M-901H
M-901K
M-901C
M-901G
M-901B
M-901E

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Tables of Content
Standard
M-921-G
S-101
S-010
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
RP-633
M-908
S-900
RP-5120
RP-830
S-286
S-3014
S-3015
S-5820
RP-503
S-393
M-602
RP-629
S-360
RP-634
RP-632
S-359
S-358
S-361
S-901
RP-904
S-233
M-929
S-475
S-224
RP-812
RP-810
RP-818
RP-813
S-380
RP-210
Subject
FlatcarClass F
Cars
Front End Processor
in 1992)
Gaskets, Air Hose
Gondola CarClass G
Hand Brakes
After Loading
(Parallelism)
A-I29
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Section
B
Circulars?
check
B
AS
G-II
C
check
check
L
M
N
C
check
D
D
K-II
M
D-II
E
G
D
G-II
G-II
D
D
D
L
L
C
I
E
C
N
N
N
N
D
C
check
check
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Standard
M-114
M-928
M-928A
S-447
S-456
S-436
M-927
S-432
S-4006
M-620
M-618
S-438
S-437
M-601
S-217
S-158
S-161
S-157
S-159
S-156
S-162
S-160
S-171
S-125
Subject
Hopper CarClass H
Hose Cement
Hose Clamps
Hose Coupling
A-I30
Section
D
I
I
Circulars?
C
C
C
L
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
check
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
RP-233
RP-234
RP-200
S-902
S-268
S-2025
RP-258
S-458
M-923
S-439
S-491
S-455

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Tables of Content
Standard
S-127
S-128
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-126
RP-021
S-733
S-736
S-732
S-649
S-118
RP-814
S-601
RP-609
S-611
S-808
RP-256
M-952
RP-852
S-4230
M-924
M-942
RP-232
S-230
RP-903
RP-590
S-910
S-234
S-663
Subject
No. 526-3
Administration
Steel Wheels
Freight Cars
Steel Wheel
A-I31
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Section
B
Circulars?
A-II
H-III
H-III
H-III
G
check
check
B
N
G
G
G
C
C
I
I
E-II
H
H
C
C
L
M
L
C
G
check
check
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Standard
S-666
S-664
S-668
S-616
S-371
S-370
S-3010
S-3011
RP-229
RP-811
S-915
S-373
S-701
RP-5104
S-5501
S-580
S-5509
S-590
S-5512
RP-5503
RP-5122
S-5500
RP-548
S-591
S-5511
M-959
S-730
S-731
Subject
Wheel
Steel Wheel
Wheel
Loading of Vehicles
Rubber Cover
Systems
Lubrication, Doors
A-I32
Section
G
Circulars?
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-629

Tables of Content
G
D
D
D
D
C
N
L
D
H
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
H
H-III
H-III
check

Tables of Content
Standard
S-729
S-734
M-907
RP-5595
S-909
S-659
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-723
S-393
S-312
S-314
RP-608
RP-613
RP-614
S-661
S-665
RP-804
M-993
S-378
S-914
S-662
S-667
M-953
RP-546
S-5810
RP-612
S-5529
M-964
S-362
Subject
and Flatcars
Systems
Numbers
Numbers
Monitoring
A-I33
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Section
H-III
H-III
Circulars?
C
M
L
G-II
check
check
G-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
G
G
G
G
G
N
N
D
L
G
check
G
C
M
K-II
G
M
C
D
check
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
S-5506
S-4250
S-469
S-2042
S-2043
M-118
S-4022
S-393
S-229
S-2008
S-2027
S-2026
S-2029
S-2028
S-2030
S-2031
S-2032
S-2041
S-2040
S-2047
S-2048
S-5510
S-228
S-214
Subject
Oil, Control Valve
Passenger Car
Freight Car Trucks
Tanks
Steel
Pittron Designs
Service
Centers
A-I34
Section
N
D-II
E
B
M
L
G
D-II
D-II
D
Circulars?
M
E-II
E
C
C
check
check
check
B
E
D-II
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
check
C
C
C
check
C
C
C
M
C
C
check
check
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Standard
M-971
S-393
M-912
S-132
RP-5124
RP-900
S-657
S-392
S-392
S-3008

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Tables of Content
Standard
M-951
S-050
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-2009
S-2038
S-259
RP-257
S-5901
S-5702
S-5700
RP-815
RP-589
RP-5126
RP-631
M-300
RP-619
RP-253
S-905
M-962
S-5507
S-2045
S-492
M-956
S-4007
S-494
S-446
S-445
S-393
RP-803
S-724
S-721
S-725
S-723
Subject
Locomotives
Procedure
Emergency
Ride Control Truck
Shipments
Bearings
Bearing Components
A-I35
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Section
N
AS
Circulars?
E
C
C
C
K-III
K
K
N
M
M
G-II
D
G
C
L
I
M
C
E
N
check
check
E
E
E
E
D-II
N
H-II
H-II
H-II
H-II
check
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Standard
S-726
S-722
RP-5127
RP-5128
S-4001
S-226
S-220
S-215
S-393
S-477
S-394
S-235
S-212
S-813
S-213
M-210
S-377
S-318
S-3003
S-320
S-325
S-314
S-329
S-327
S-393
M-214
S-317
S-319
S-328
S-2035
Subject
Components
Cars
Fixed Ends
Acceptance
Cars
A-I36
Section
H-II
Circulars?
H-II
M
M
E
C
C
C
C
C
D-II
E
D
C
C
C
C
D
check
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D-II
D
D
D
D
C
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-809
S-219

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Tables of Content
Standard
S-393
RP-615
S-461
M-949
S-423
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-421
S-4008
S-419
S-420A
S-422
RP-400
S-420
RP-557
S-225
S-903
M-965
S-399
M-1003
S-3006
S-3009
M-975
S-3013
M-1002
S-3007
S-392
RP-306
RP-307
S-332
S-333
S-334
S-335
S-336
S-337
S-338
S-340
S-341
S-342
Subject
Compression
Spark Arrester
Special CarClass L
Mounting Pad
Spring Test Machine
Spring Test Machine
A-I37
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Section
D-II
Circulars?
G
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
M
C
L
D
D
J
D
D
D
D
C-III
D
D-II
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
check
check
check
check
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Standard
S-343
S-339
RP-209
RP-208
S-392
S-392
S-392
M-934C
M-934A
M-934B
S-365
SOP
RP-831
M-201
M-201
S-617
S-618
S-630
S-2017
S-2018
S-238
S-237
S-236
S-393
S-720
S-907
S-2036
S-463
S-464
S-465
Subject
SpringGroups for D2
2)
Steel Castings
Steel Castings
Steel Wheel Gauge
Steel Wheel Gauge
Steel Wheel Gauge
Roller Bearings
Tank CarClass T
A-I38
Section
D
D
C
C
D-II
D-II
D-II
Circulars?
K
H
H
check
H
H
H
D
I
N
D
S
G
G
G
C
C
C
C
C
D-II
H
L
C
E
E
E
check
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-918
M-934
M-934D

Tables of Content

Tables of Content
Standard
S-466
RP-545
S-815
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
M-990
M-957
M-966
S-316
M-931
S-253
S-4003
S-2037
RP-300
M-202
S-392
S-3004
S-392
M-213
M-976
M-948
M-203
S-301
S-302
S-304
S-4005
RP-505
M-961
S-366
S-3005
RP-228
RP-227
RP-231
M-950-A
M-950
RP-816
M-991
Subject
Autoracks)
TolerancesBolster
Trough Hatch Cover
Truck Side Bearing
Locomotives
(Standard Deck)
(Low Deck)
Cars
A-I39
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Section
E
Circulars?
M
N
N
N
I
D
I
C
E
C
D
D
D-II
D
D-II
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
E
M
B
D-II
D
C
C
C
N
N
N
N
check
check
check
check
check
ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Tables of Content
Standard
S-490
M-907A
S-705
S-706
S-367
M-269
A-I40
Section
E
C
H
H
D
B
E
N
G
G
H-III
G
M
M
M
M
M
M
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Circulars?
check
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Subject
Metallic
S-402
RP-802
S-614
S-615
RP-750
M-107/M-208 Wheels, Carbon Steel
RP-5136
RP-5137
RP-588
RP-586
Jacketed
RP-587
RP-585
M-205
S-180
S-179
S-176
S-177
S-178
S-143
Gear Pocket
S-141
S-142
S-149
Gear Pocket
S-151
S-139

Tables of Content
SECTION INDEX
SECTION INDEX
Standard
RP-021
S-010
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-046
S-050
S-051
S-060
M-118
M-201
M-205
M-211
M-212
M-215
M-269
M-901B
M-901C
M-901E
M-901F
M-901G
M-901H
M-901K
M-921A
M-921B
M-921C
M-921D
M-921E
M-921F
M-921-G
Subject
Administration
Steel
Castings, Steel
Coupling Systems
Metallic
A-I41
Section
A-II
Circulars?
check
AS
AS
AS
AS
AS
B
B
B
B
B
check
B
B
B
B
B
check
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
check
check
SECTION INDEX
Standard
M-921-H
M-932
M-961
RP-101
RP-110
S-100
S-101
S-102
S-105
S-106
S-107
S-108
S-109
S-110
S-111
S-112
S-114
S-115
S-116
S-117
S-118
S-119
S-120
S-121
S-122
S-125
S-126
S-127
Subject
Indicator
E60EE
E67DE
and E68DE
and E69CE
Draft Key Retainers
Draft Key Retainer
No. 526-3
A-I42
Section
B
Circulars?
check
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-103

Tables of Content

Tables of Content
Standard
S-128
S-129
S-130
S-131
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-132
S-133
S-134
S-137
S-139
S-141
S-142
S-143
S-149
S-151
S-154
S-155
S-156
S-157
S-158
S-159
S-160
S-161
S-162
S-163
S-164
S-165
S-170
S-171
S-172
Subject
Gear Pocket
Gear Pocket
Shelf
Shelf
Shelf
Shelf
A-I43
SECTION INDEX
Section
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Circulars?
SECTION INDEX
Standard
S-173
S-174
S-176
S-177
S-178
S-179
S-180
M-945
M-946
M-953
M-960
M-964
RP-200
RP-202
RP-206
RP-207
RP-208
RP-209
RP-210
RP-212
RP-227
RP-228
RP-229
RP-230
RP-231
RP-232
RP-233
RP-234
RP-253
RP-254
RP-255
RP-256
Subject
A-I44
Section
B
Circulars?
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
check
check
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-181
S-269
M-907
M-907A
M-908

Tables of Content
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07

Tables of Content
Standard
RP-257
RP-258
RP-260
RP-800
RP-940
S-202
S-203
S-204
S-205
S-206
S-207
S-209
S-210
S-211
S-212
S-213
S-214
S-215
S-217
S-219
S-220
S-224
S-225
S-226
S-227
S-228
S-229
S-230
S-233
S-234
S-235
S-236
S-237
S-238
Subject
Coupler, Height
Cars
Fixed Ends
A-I45
SECTION INDEX
Section
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Circulars?
check
check
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
check
SECTION INDEX
Standard
S-239
S-240
S-243
S-244
S-245
S-246
S-251
S-252
S-253
S-254
S-255
S-258
S-259
S-263
S-265
S-266
S-267
S-268
S-286
S-808
S-809
S-813
S-814
S-2008
S-2017
S-2018
S-2025
S-2026
S-2027
S-2028
Subject
Applied By Welding
Applied By Riveting
Applied by Welding
Applied by Riveting
Boxcars
Cars
Service
A-I46
Section
C
Circulars?
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-247
S-249
S-250

Tables of Content

Tables of Content
Standard
S-2029
S-2030
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-2031
S-2032
S-2034
S-2035
S-2036
S-2037
S-2038
S-2039
S-2040
S-2041
S-2042
S-2043
S-2045
S-2046
S-2047
S-2048
M-1001
M-1002
M-114
M-201
M-202
M-203
M-203A
M-210
M-213
M-214
M-300
M-948
M-965
M-975
M-976
RP-300
Subject
Cars
Trough Hatch Cover
Batten Bars
Centers
Applications
Steel Castings
Acceptance
Truck Side Bearing
A-I47
SECTION INDEX
Section
C
C
C
C
C
C
Circulars?
check
check
C
C
C
C
C
C
check
check
C
C
check
check
C
C
check
check
C
C
C-II
C-III
D
D
D
D
D
D
check
check
check
check
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
check
check
check
check
check
check
check
check
check
check
SECTION INDEX
Standard
RP-301
RP-306
RP-307
RP-308
RP-322
RP-323
Subject
Spring Test Machine
Spring Test Machine
TolerancesBolster
SpringGroups for D2
A-I48
Section
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Circulars?
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-300
S-301
S-302
S-304
S-305
S-306
S-307
S-308
S-310
S-311
S-312
S-314
S-316
S-317
S-318
S-319
S-320
S-325
S-327
S-328
S-329
S-332
S-333
S-334
S-335
S-336
S-337
S-338
S-339
S-340
S-341
S-342
S-343
S-344
S-345

Tables of Content
check

Tables of Content
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Standard
S-346
S-348
S-349
S-352
S-353
S-355
S-358
S-359
S-360
S-361
S-362
S-365
S-366
S-367
S-368
S-369
S-370
S-371
S-372
S-373
S-374
S-375
S-376
S-377
S-378
S-379
S-380
S-394
S-399
S-3001
S-3003
S-3004
S-3005
S-3006
Subject
Brake Levers
Break Pin Tolerance
Brake Shoe Keys
(Parallelism)
A-I49
SECTION INDEX
Section
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Circulars?
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
check
check
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
check
SECTION INDEX
Standard
S-3007
S-3008
S-3009
S-3010
S-3011
S-3012
S-3014
S-3015
S-312
S-314
S-366
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-392
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
Subject
Freight Car Trucks
Mounting Pad
Numbers
Numbers
2)
Barber S-2 Truck
A-I50
Section
D
Circulars?
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-3013

Tables of Content

Tables of Content
Standard
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
S-393
M-402
M-601
M-602
M-618
M-619
M-620
M-912
M-914
M-923
M-926
M-927
M-949
M-996
RP-400
S-400
S-401
S-402
S-419
S-420
S-420A
Subject
Dofasco Designs
in 1992)
Systems
Pittron Designs
Ride Control Truck
Gaskets, Air Hose
Requirements
Oil, Control Valve
Hose Cement
A-I51
SECTION INDEX
Section
D-II
D-II
Circulars?
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
D-II
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
check
check
check
check
check
SECTION INDEX
Standard
S-421
S-422
S-423
S-424
S-425
S-426
S-427
S-429
S-430
S-431
S-432
S-436
S-437
S-438
S-439
S-440
S-441
S-443
S-444
S-445
S-446
S-447
S-448
S-449
S-455
S-456
S-457
S-458
S-461
S-462
S-463
S-464
S-465
Subject
Angle Cock Location
Coupler
S-425, and S-426
Contour
Hose Clamps
Brake Shoe Go Gauge
A-I52
Section
E
E
E
Circulars?
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-428

Tables of Content

Tables of Content
Standard
S-466
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-467
S-468
S-469
S-470
S-471
S-472
S-473
S-475
S-476
S-477
S-486
S-488
S-489
S-490
S-491
S-492
S-493
S-494
S-495
S-2009
S-4000
S-4001
S-4002
S-4003
S-4004
S-4005
S-4006
S-4007
S-4008
S-4013
S-4020
S-4021
S-4022
S-4023
Subject
Cars
Hand Brakes
Car Test
Specification
Hose Coupling
Emergency
Devices
Procedure
Compression
A-I53
SECTION INDEX
Section
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
Circulars?
check
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
check
SECTION INDEX

Tables of Content
Standard
S-4024
A-I54
Section
E
Circulars?
E
E
E
E-II
E-II
E-II
E-II
E-II
E-II
check
E-II
check
G
G
G
check
check
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Subject
Specification
S-4025
S-4026
S-4027
S-4200
S-4210
S-4220
Specification
S-4230
S-4240
S-4250
S-4260
Procedures
M-101
M-107/M-208 Wheels, Carbon Steel
M-967
Axle Journals
N/A
RP-608
RP-609
RP-612
RP-613
RP-614
RP-615
RP-619
RP-629
RP-630
Wheels
RP-636
Wheels
RP-637
Wheels
RP-638
Wheels

Tables of Content
Standard
S-601
S-611
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-612
S-613
S-614
S-615
S-616
S-617
S-618
S-622
S-627
S-628
S-629
S-630
S-649
S-657
S-658
S-660
S-661
S-662
S-663
S-664
S-665
S-666
S-667
S-668
S-669
Subject
Steel Wheels
Steel Wheel Gauge
Steel Wheel Gauge
Steel Wheel Gauge
Raised Wheel Seat
Designs
Steel Wheel
Steel Wheel
Wheel
Wheel
A-I55
SECTION INDEX
Section
G
G
Circulars?
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
check
SECTION INDEX
Standard
RP-631
RP-632
RP-633
RP-634
S-659
S-723
M-934B
M-934C
M-934D
M-942
M-959
S-701
S-702
S-703
S-704
S-705
S-706
S-720
S-721
S-722
S-723
S-724
S-725
S-726
RP-750
S-729
S-730
Subject
Roller Bearings
Bearings
Bearing Components
Components
A-I56
Section
G-II
G-II
G-II
G-II
G-II
Circulars?
check
check
check
G-II
H
H
H
check
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
check
H-II
H-II
H-II
H-II
H-II
H-II
H-III
H-III
H-III
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
M-924
M-934
M-934A

Tables of Content

Tables of Content
Standard
S-731
S-732
S-733
S-734
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
S-736
M-928
M-928A
M-929
M-930
M-931
M-952
M-962
M-966
M-985
RP-261
RP-851
RP-852
RP-899
SOP
M-1003
S-918
S-918A
S-5700
S-5701
S-5702
S-5800
S-5810
S-5820
S-5825
S-5830
S-5901
S-5904
M-947
RP-900
RP-901
RP-902
RP-903
Subject
Lubrication, Doors
and Flatcars
Freight Cars
Front End Processor
Cluster Controller
Passenger Car
A-I57
SECTION INDEX
Section
H-III
H-III
H-III
H-III
Circulars?
H-III
I
I
check
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
J
K
K
K
K
K
K-II
K-II
K-II
K-II
K-II
K-III
K-III
L
L
L
L
L
check
check
check
SECTION INDEX
RP-508
RP-509
RP-512
RP-514
RP-518
RP-545
RP-546
RP-548
RP-557
RP-585
RP-586
RP-587
RP-588
RP-589
RP-590
RP-599
RP-5104
RP-5107
RP-5115
Subject
FlatcarClass F
Gondola CarClass G
Hopper CarClass H
Special CarClass L
CabooseClass N
Tank CarClass T
BoxcarClass X
Clear Door Opening
Clearance Plates
Locomotives
Spark Arrester
Jacketed
Locomotives
A-I58
Section
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
Circulars?
check
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Standard
RP-904
S-900
S-901
S-902
S-903
S-904
S-905
S-907
S-908
S-909
S-910
S-911
S-912
S-913
S-914
S-915
RP-503
RP-505

Tables of Content

Tables of Content
Standard
RP-5117
RP-5120
RP-5122
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
RP-5124
RP-5126
RP-5127
RP-5128
RP-5132
RP-5136
RP-5137
RP-5209
RP-5503
RP-5523
RP-5595
RP-5596
RP-5597
RP-5598
S-512
S-580
S-590
S-591
S-5018
S-5500
S-5501
S-5502
S-5506
S-5507
S-5509
S-5510
S-5511
S-5512
S-5529
M-941
M-950
M-950-A
M-951
Subject
Rubber Cover
Air Flow Indicators
Tanks
Systems
(Low Deck)
(Standard Deck)
A-I59
SECTION INDEX
Section
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
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RP-831
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Shipments
Monitoring
Loading of Vehicles
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Tables of Content

Tables of Content
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MSRP-C2V1
MSRP-D2
MSRP-G2
MSRP-I
MSRP-K3
MSRP-A2
MSRP-C2V2
MSRP-E
MSRP-H
MSRP-J
MSRP-L
MSRP-B
MSRP-C3
MSRP-E2
MSRP-H2
MSRP-K
MSRP-M
MSRP-C
MSRP-D
MSRP-G
MSRP-H3
MSRP-K2
MSRP-N
MSRP-AS
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Section AS Administrative Supplement (November, 2000)

Date
CL No.
Title
None to date
MSRP-A2
Doc
Affected
Section A, Part IIMiscellaneous Specifications, Standards (1985)

Date
CL No.
Title
checkRP-021
10/29/2004
C-9935
Implementation of Equipment Identification and Warranty Administration
checkBook
2/23/2007
C-10469
This book was retired.
MSRP-B
Doc
Affected
Section BCouplers and Freight Car Draft Components (July, 2003)

Date
CL No.
Title
checkM-921G
7/1/2003
C-9675
Implementation of New Specification M-921G-03, Facility Inspection

Requirements for Manufacturers of New & Reconditioned Cushioning Devices for Freight Service
checkM-921-H
4/28/2004
C-9824
Implementation of New Specification for Unit Condition Indicators

used on End-of-Car Cushion Units
checkM-921F
6/25/2004
C-9871
Implementation of Active Draft Cushioning Unit Specification M-921F
checkM-901B
8/3/2004
C-9899
Implementation of Revisions to M-901B, Standard for Reconditioning

Draft Gears
checkM-201
2/7/2005
C-10053
Implementation of Revisions to Steel Foundry and Truck Castings

Specifications: M-201, M-202 & M-203
Note: current version now resides in MSRP-S
checkM-201
3/22/2005
C-10062
Implementation of Revisions to Steel Foundry & Truck Castings

Specifications: M-201, M-202 & M-203Note: current version now
resides in MSRP-S
A-I61
CIRCULAR LETTERS
MSRP-C
Doc
Affected

Tables of Content
Section CCar ConstructionFundamentals and Details (1997)

Date
CL No.
Title
3/18/1998
C-8857
Approval of Gravity Gates
checkRP-260
2/2/1999
C-8986
Revision of Recommended Practice RP-260, Double-Stack Container Cars
S-2042
9/5/2002
C-9512
Implementation of Performance Specification for Sill Steps Standard

S-2042
S-286
11/21/2002
S-9552
Implementation of New AAR Standard S-286: Specification for

286,000# GRL Cars for Unrestricted Interchange Service
checkS-2043
4/29/2003
C-9619
AAR Standard S-2043: Performance Standard for Trains Used to

Haul High Level Radioactive Material
S-286
10/14/2003
C-9718
Revised Implementation of New AAR Specification M-976: Truck

Performance and AAR Standard S-286: Specification for 286,000 Lb
Gross Rail Load Cars for Free/Unrestricted Interchange Service
checkS-2042
8/12/2005
C-10152
Revisions to S-2042 (Performance Specification for Sill Steps)
checkS-286
9/9/2005
C-10161
Implemention of Revison to S-286, Specification for 286,000# GRL

Cars for Unrestricted Interchange Service
checkS-2043
12/21/2005
C-10215
Implementation of New Appendix A Maintenance Standards & Recommended Practices for Trains Used to Carry High-Level Radioactive Material and Appendix B "Operating Standard for Trains Used
to Carry High-Level Radioactive Material" to AAR Standard
checkS-2034
3/28/2006
C-10287
Implementation of Changes: Revision of MSRP, Section C, Specification S-2034, Paragraph 1.3.4
checkM-908
3/28/2006
C-10288
Implementation of New Specification: Addition to MSRP, Section C,

Specification M-908-06 Flat Steel Floor.
checkM-964
3/28/2006
C-10289
Implementation of Revised Specification: Revision of MSRP, Section

C, Specification M-964-06 Nailable Steel Floor
checkS-2046
9/1/2006
C-10348
Implementation of Increased Life Status Fatigue Specification S2046
checkS-2042
12/8/2006
C-10422
Implementation of Revised, MSRP Section C, S-2042 Sill Step Performance
checkRP-940
2/23/2007
and
6/8/2005
C-10469
and
C-10121
Document was moved from MSRP-A2

Revision of Specification M-940 to Reflect the Industry Change from
Microfilm to Electronic Data Reproduction and Re-designation to
RP-940
checkS-2045
2/23/2007
and
3/27/2006
C-10469
and
C-10286

Adoption of Standard S-2045: SOP for Installation of Remote Monitoring Equipment on Freight Cars
checkM-907
2/23/2007
C-10469
checkS-2030
3/26/2007
C-10473
Implementation of Clearance Diagram Plates D, H, H1, J and K

Standards S-2030, S-2040, S-2041, S-2047, S-2048
checkS-2040
checkS-2041
checkS-2047
checkS-2048
A-I62
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
checkS-233

Tables of Content
MSRP-C2V1
Section C, Part II, Volume 1Specifications for Design, Fabrication, and Construction of
Freight Cars, M-1001 (1997)
Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
Title
checkM-1001
8/12/2005
C-10148
Empty Car Center of Gravity Requirements for Center Beam Cars
checkM-1001
8/1/2006
C-10346
Implementation of New Specification: Addition to MSRP, Section C-II

Volume 1, Chapter 9: Rail-Compatible Vehicles
Section C, Part II, Volume 2Appendices M-1001 (2001)
MSRP-C2V2
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
CIRCULAR LETTERS
Doc
Affected
checkBook
MSRP-C3
Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
11/1/06
Title
This book was retired.
Section C, Part IIISpecifications for Tank Cars, M-1002 (October, 2003)

Date
CL No.
Title
checkM-1002
8/1/2005
CPC-1170
Implementation of Revisions to M-1002, Specifications for Tank Cars
checkM-1002
12/1/2005
CPC-1172
Implementation of Changes to M-1002: Tank Car Reflectivity

(T60.10) and Tank Car Identification Plates (T94.10)
checkM-1002
12/30/2005
CPC-1173
Revised Safety and Operations Fee Structure for Tank Car Applications and Tank Car Facility Certifications or Registrations
checkM-1002
10/18/2006
CPC-1176
AAR Requirements for Tank Cars in Anhydrous Ammonia or Chlorine Service
checkM-1002
12/18/2006
CPC-1178
AAR Requirements for Tank Cars in Anhydrous Ammonia or Chlorine Service
Section DTrucks and Truck Details (1997) (page 1 of 2)
MSRP-D
Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
Title
checkM-214
6/16/1998
C-8892
Revision of Section D: AAR Specification M-214
checkM-975
9/5/2000
C-9202
checkM-214
2/24/2001
C-9290
Revision of Standard M-214-95, Classification and Repair Procedures for Used and Reconditioned AAR Approved Side Frames
checkM-965
3/7/2002
C-9430
Implementation of Revised Specification M-965, Truck Systems to

Control Roll Stability of Freight Cars
checkM-976
11/21/2002
C-9552
Implementation of New AAR Specification M-976: Truck Performance
checkM-976
12/18/2002
C-9568
Editorial Corrections to New AAR Specification M-976: Truck Performance
checkS-344
2/24/2003
C-9601
Implementation of Revisions to AAR Standard S-344: Brake Beam

Specifications and Tests
checkS-367
2/24/2003
C-9602
Implementation of Revisions to Standard S-367, Metallic Brake

Beam Wear Liners
A-I63

Tables of Content
CIRCULAR LETTERS
Section DTrucks and Truck Details (1997) (page 2 of 2)

Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
Title
checkS-376
6/6/2003
C-9662
Implementation of Revisions to S-376 Brake Shoe Key Hardness

Requirements
M-976
8/12/2003
C-9690

Performance
M-976
10/14/2003
C-9718

Performance and AAR Standard S-286: Specification for 286,000 Lb
Gross Rail Load Cars for Free/Unrestricted Interchange Service
12/19/2003
C-9775
AAR Specification M-210 Foundry Inspection Intervals
checkM-976
12/19/2003
C-9776
Clarification of AAR Specification M-976: Approved Suspension System Components
checkS-376
12/19/2003
C-9780
Implementation of Revisions to AAR Standard S-376: Brake Shoe

Keys
checkM-300
5/11/2004
C-9849
Revision to M-300, Brake Beam Reconditioning with Non-OEM

Design Parts
checkS-344
5/11/2004
C-9850
Deletion of Appendix A in S-344
checkM-202
2/7/2005
C-10053

checkM-203
2/7/2005
C-10053

checkM-201
3/22/2005
C-10062

Note: current version now resides in MSRP-S
checkM-202
3/22/2005
C-10062

checkM-203
3/22/2005
C-10062

checkM-948
4/19/2005
C-10072
Implementation of Revised M-948, Specification for Truck Side Bearings
checkM-210
7/31/2006
C-10342
Implementation of Revisions to Specification M-210, Purchase and

Acceptance of AAR-Approved Side Frames & Bolsters Applicable to
Interchange Freight Cars, MSRP Section D
checkM-948
9/1/2006
C-10358
Implementation of Revised Specification M-948 Truck Side Bearings
checkS-366
10/23/2006
C-10372
Editorial Corrections to MSRP, Manual D, Trucks and Truck Details,

S-366 Design Dimensions for Unit Guide Bracket EC-2055
checkM-210
11/13/2006
C-10399
Revised Implementation of Revisions to Specification M-210, Purchase and Acceptance of AAR-Approved Side Frames & Bolsters
Applicable to Interchange Freight Cars
checkM-976
12/08/2006
C-10421
Implementation of Revised MSRP Section D, M-976 Truck Performance for Rail Cars
A-I64
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
checkM-210

Tables of Content
CIRCULAR LETTERS
Section D, Part IICode for Designating Design Features for Side Frames and Truck Bolsters
(December, 2001)
MSRP-D2
Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
Title
None to date
MSRP-E
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Doc
Affected
Section EBrakes and Brake Equipment (October 2005)

Date
checkS-400
2/3/2006
checkM-601
checkM-927
CL No.
Title
C-10263
Implementation of Revisions to S-400 - Branch Pipe Tees
5/2/2006
C-10296
Implementation of M-601 - End Hose Flexibilty Test
5/11/2006
C-10299
Revision of M-927, Hose Fittings for Wire Reinforced Air Brake Hose
checkS-469
5/5/2006
C-10300
Reinstatement of S-469 into Section E
checkS-401
5/9/2006
C-10304
Implementation of Revision to S-401, Decal to Indicate Hand Brake

Location
checkS-4021
5/26/2006
C-10309
Correction to S-4021 Drawing
checkM-927
5/30/2006
C-10321
Revision of M-927, Hose Fittings for Wire Reinforced Air Brake Hose
checkM-926
10/27/2006
C-10374
Implementation of Revisions to M-926
checkS-400
11/28/2006
C-10411
Implementation of Change to S-400 - Increasing Required Range of

Brake Cylinder Pushrod Clearance
MSRP-E2
Doc
Affected
Section E, Part IIElectronically Controlled Brake Systems (July, 2004)

Date
CL No.
Title
checkS-4240
1/16/2007
C-10454
Implementation of New AAR Standard S-4240, ECP Brake EquipmentApproval Procedure
checkS-4260
1/26/2007
C-10459
Implementation of New AAR Standard S-4260, ECP Brake and Wire

Distributed Power Interoperability Test Procedures
A-I65
CIRCULAR LETTERS

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Section GWheels and Axles (November, 2004)
MSRP-G
Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
Title
10/10/2005
C-10172
Implementation of Changes: Change to Manual of Standards and

Recommended Practices, Section G, Specification M-107/M-208,
Paragraph 10.0 "Brinell Hardness"
checkM-101
10/10/2005
C-10176
Implementation of Changes: Change to Manual of Standards and

Recommended Practices, Section G, Specification M-101, Added
Paragraphs 11.4 and 11.5
checkM-107/
M-208
3/2/2006
C-10275
Implementation of Changes: Revision of MSRP, Section G, Specification M-107/M-208, Paragraph 18.4.5.1, Ultrasonic Inspection
Rejection
checkS-660
10/23/2006
C-10378
Implementation: Changes to MSRP Section G Standard S-660
checkM-107/
M-208
10/23/2006
C-10379
Implementation: Change to MSRP Section G Specification M-107/M208 Figure B.10.
checkM-101
1/19/2007
C-10458
Implementation of Replacement for MSRP Section G Specification

M-101, Axles, Carbon Steel, Heat Treated
MSRP-G2
Doc
Affected
Section G, Part IIWheel and Axle (Shop) Manual (February, 2004)

Date
CL No.
Title
checkS-659
7/16/2004
C-9888
Editorial Revision to MSRP, Section G, Part II, Figure 4.33
checkS-659
7/16/2004
C-9889
Editorial Revision to Section G, Part II, Figure 4.7 Note
checkS-659
9/23/2004
C-9926
Implementation of Revisions of MSRP Section G, Part II, Rule 1.2.4

and Figure 4.7 Wheel Shop Practices: Axle Cleaning Rules
checkS-659
12/21/2004
C-10043
Editorial Revisions to MSRP Section G, Part II, Rule 1.2.4
checkS-659
5/19/2005
C-10097
Implementation: Addition to MSRP, Section G, Part II, Rule 1.4.7.4.8--1995 Southern CH-36 Wheels
checkS-659
10/10/2005
C-10175
Implementation of Revision: Revision of MSRP, Section G, Part II,

Rules 1.1.11 and 1.4.2
checkS-659
1/27/2006
C-10259
Implementation of Revisions to MSRP, Section G, Part II, Rule

1.4.7.4.8: 1980, 1989, & 1993 Southern CH-36 Wheels
checkS-659
10/23/2006
C-10377
Implementation: Changes to MSRP Section G Part II Rules 1.3.5,

1.4.7.4.8, 1.4.7.4.13, 1.5.4, and 1.8.6.2.
checkS-723
10/23/2006
C-10377
Implementation: Changes to MSRP Section G Part II Rules 1.3.5,

1.4.7.4.8, 1.4.7.4.13, 1.5.4, and 1.8.6.2.
checkRP-632
02/01/2007
C-10462
Implementation of Changes to MSRP Section G Part II RP-632 and

RP-633 List of Wheel and Axle Manufacturers
02/23/2007
C-10468
Implementation of Changes to Section G, Part II, Rule 1.4.7.4.8:

Removal of Southern CH-36 and CJ-36 Wheels at the Wheel Shops
checkRP-633
checkS-659
A-I66
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
checkM-107/
M-208

Tables of Content
MSRP-H
Doc
Affected
Section HJournal Bearings and Lubrication (July, 2005)

Date
CL No.
Title
checkM-924
12/18/2006
C-10429
Implementation of Changes to Section H, Specification M-924, Journal Roller Bearing Adapters for Freight Cars
checkM-959
1/19/2007
C-10456
Implementation of Changes to Section H, Specification M-959, Lubrication Seals for Freight Car Journal Roller Bearings
MSRP-H2
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
CIRCULAR LETTERS
Doc
Affected
Section H, Part IIRoller Bearing (Shop) Manual (February, 2000)

Date
CL No.
Title
checkS-723
4/13/2000
C-9121
Implementation of Revision to Section H, Part II, Rule 3.24
checkS-723
4/13/2000
C-9122
Implementation of Revision to Section H, Part II, Rule 3.41
checkS-723
4/25/2000
C-9125
Editorial Correction to Circular Letter c-9121 (Section H, Part II, Rule

3.24)
checkS-723
2/2/2001
C-9283
Implementation of Revisions to Section H, Part II, Rule 3.19
checkS-723
12/18/2006
C-10428
Implementation of Editorial Changes to MSRP Section H-II, Specifications for Roller Bearing Maintenance
Section H, Part IIILubrication (Shop) Manual (1996)
MSRP-H3
Doc
Affected
checkS-736
MSRP-I
Doc
Affected
Date
12/29/1999
CL No.
C-9088
Title
Revision of MSRP Section H-III, Rule 8, Hand Brake Lubrication
Section IIntermodal Equipment Manual (February, 2004)

Date
CL No.
Title
None to date
MSRP-J
Doc
Affected
Section JSpecification for Quality Assurance, M-1003 (August, 2005)

Date
checkChapter 1 12/21/06
checkS-918
C-10447
Title
Implementation of Revisions to AAR Specification M-1003: Elimination of ISO Reciprocity
Section KRailway Electronics (June, 2005)
MSRP-K
Doc
Affected
CL No.
Date
9/6/2006
CL No.
C-10365
Title
Changes to Section K, S-918 Standard for Automatic Equipment
Identification
A-I67

Tables of Content
CIRCULAR LETTERS
Section K, Part IIRailway Electronics (June, 2005)
MSRP-K2
Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
Title
None to date
Section K, Part IIIRailway Electronics (March, 2005)
MSRP-K3
Doc
Affected
checkS-5904
Date
11/15/2005
CL No.
C-10214
Title
Implementation of the Remote Control Locomotive (RCL) Common
Air Interface-12 (CAI-12) Specification, S-5904
Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
Title
checkS-910
8/12/2005
C-10148
Empty Car Center of Gravity Requirements for Center Beam Cars
checkS-910
11/15/2005
C-10211
Implementation of Revisions to AAR Standard S-910: Retroreflective

Sheeting
MSRP-M
Section MLocomotives and Locomotive Interchange Equipment (November, 2006)
Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
Title
None to date
Section NMulti-Level Manual (2005)
MSRP-N
Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
Title
checkSection I, 5/10/2005
Appx B
C-10085
Editorial Correction to MSRP Section N: the Multi-Level Manual,

Section I, Appendix "B"
checkM-970
M-993
C-10279
Implementation of Revisions to MSRP, Section N, Part I Specifications M-970 and M-993
3/10/2006
Section S, Part ICastings (not yet published)
MSRP-A2
Doc
Affected
Date
CL No.
Title
checkM-201
2/7/2005
C-10053

checkM-201
3/22/2005
C-10062

checkM-201
2/23/2007
C-10469
A-I68
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
Section LLettering and Marking of Cars (December, 2003)
MSRP-L

Tables of Content
MSRP-A2
Doc
Affected
CIRCULAR LETTERS
Section S, Part IITruck Dimensions (not yet published)

Date
CL No.
Title
None to date
MSRP-A2
Doc
Affected
Section S, Part IIICoupler and Yoke Dimensions (not yet published)

Date
CL No.
Title
EFFECTIVE 04/03/07
None to date
A-I69
CIRCULAR LETTERS

Tables of Content
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