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2023 Manual for Railway Engineering

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Practical Guide to Railway Engineering

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2024 Communications & Signals Manual

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Section 03 – Highway-Rail Grade

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Section 02 – Railroad Signal Systems

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Section 01 – Administrative and General

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Section 05 – Defect Detection

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Section 04 – Yard Systems

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Section 08 – Track Circuits

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Section 07 – Signals

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Section 06 – Relays

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Section 13 – Mechanical

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Section 12 – Switches

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Section 11 – Circuit Protection

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Section 10 – Wire and Cable

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Section 09 – Power Supply

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Section 17 – Quality Principles

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Section 16 – Vital Circuit

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Section 15 – Materials

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Section 14 – Electrical Devices

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Section 24 – Pos Train Control

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Section 22 – Radio

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Section 21 – Data Transmission

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Section 20 – Inductive Interference

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Section 19 – Electrical Protection

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Bridge Inspection Handbook

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MRE - Chapter 30 Ties

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MRE - Chapter 05 Track

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MRE - Chapter 04 Rail

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MRE - Chapter 01 Roadway and Ballast

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MRE - Chapter 15 Steel Structures

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MRE - Chapter 10 Structures, Maintenance and Construction

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MRE - Chapter 09 Seismic Design for Railway Structures

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MRE - Chapter 08 Concrete Structures and Foundations

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MRE - Chapter 07 Timber Structures

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MRE - Chapter 33 Electrical Energy Utilization

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MRE - Chapter 27 Maintenance-of-Way Work Equipment

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MRE - Chapter 18 Light Density and Short Line Railways

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MRE - Chapter 17 High Speed Rail Systems

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MRE - Chapter 14 Yards and Terminals

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MRE - Chapter 12 Rail Transit

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MRE - Chapter 11 Commuter and Intercity Rail Systems

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MRE - Chapter 06 Buildings and Support Facilities

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AREMA Scale Handbook - 2023 Edition

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MRE - Chapter 28 Clearances

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MRE - Chapter 16 Economics of Railway Engineering and Operations

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MRE - Chapter 13 Environmental

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MRE - Chapter 02 Track Measuring Systems

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2022 Portfolio of Trackwork Plans

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Railway Service Regulations

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Railway Service Regulatory Law

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NOM-050-SCT2-2017, Provisions for the signage of level crossings of roads and streets with railway tracks

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NOM-034-SCT2/SEDATU-2022, Road signage and traffic devices for streets and highways

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NOM-021-SCT2/2017, Compatibility and segregation provisions for trains of traction units transporting hazardous materials and waste

NOM-008-ARTF-2023, Railway System–Infrastructure–Rails–Welding

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NOM-007-ARTF-2023, Railway System – Infrastructure – Wooden Ties – Supply, impregnation and inspection

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NOM-006-ARTF-2023, Railway System–Operations–Railway traction equipment in freight service–Safety provisions

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NOM-005-ARTF-2023, Railway System–Operations–Air brake tests for freight trains–Safety provisions

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NOM-004-ARTF-2020, Railway System–Safety–Incident notification–Methodology

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NOM-003-ARTF-2019, Railway System–Safety–Track classification and specifications

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NOM-002-ARTF-2019, Railway System–Safety–Inspection of Tractive Equipment

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NOM-001-ARTF-2019, Railway System–Infrastructure–Monolithic Ties–Specifications and test methods

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NOM-057-SCT2/2003, General requirements for the design and construction of tank trucks for the transport of compressed gases, SCT 331 specification

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NOM-051-SCT2/2011, Specifications for the classification of infectious substances and special and additional specifications for the construction and testing of packages and/or packaging transporting infectious substances of the division

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NOM-046-SCT2/2010, Specifications and characteristics related to the design, construction, inspection and testing of portable tanks for non-refrigerated liquefied gases

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NOM-043-SCT/2003, Shipping document for hazardous substances, materials and waste

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NOM-032-SCT2/2009, Specifications and characteristics related to the design, construction, inspection and testing of portable tanks for the transport of hazardous substances, materials and waste of classes 1, 3 through 9

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NOM-030-SCT2/2009, Specifications and characteristics related to the design, construction, inspection and testing of portable tanks for refrigerated liquefied gases

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NOM-028-SCT2/2010, Special and general provisions for the transport of hazardous substances, materials and waste of class 3 flammable liquids

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NOM-027-SCT2/2009, Special and additional specifications for packages, packaging, intermediate bulk containers, portable tanks and transport of hazardous substances, materials and waste of division 5.2 organic peroxides

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NOM-023-SCT2/2011, Information that must be included on the Technical Plate to be carried by tank trucks, portable tanks and Intermediate Bulk Metal Containers (IBCs) transporting hazardous substances, materials and waste

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NOM-020-SCT-2-2022, General specifications for the design, construction and testing of tank trucks for the road transport of hazardous substances, materials and waste, SICT 406, SICT 407 and SICT 412 specifications

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NOM-019-SCT2/2015, Technical specifications and general provisions for the cleaning and control of residues of hazardous substances and waste in units transporting hazardous materials and waste

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NOM-011-1-SCT-2-2022, Specifications for the transport of certain classes of dangerous goods (hazardous substances or materials) packaged in quantitie

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NOM-011-SCT2/2012, Conditions for the transport of hazardous substances and materials packaged and/or packed in limited quantities

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NOM-010-SCT2/2009, Compatibility and segregation provisions for the storage and transport of hazardous substances, materials and waste

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NOM-009-SCT2/2009, Special and compatibility specifications for the storage and transport of hazardous substances, materials and waste of class 1 explosives

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NOM-007-SCT-2-2022, Provisions relating to the construction, UN marking and testing of packages/packaging, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packages/packaging for the transport of dangerous goods

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NOM-006-SCT2/2011, Basic aspects for the daily visual inspection of units for the road transport of hazardous materials and waste

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NOM-005-SCT/2008, Emergency information for the transport of hazardous substances, materials and waste

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NOM-004-SCT/2008, Identification systems for units designated for the transport of hazardous substances, materials and waste

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NOM-003-SCT/2008, Characteristics of labels for packages and packaging designated for the transport of hazardous substances, materials and waste

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NOM-002/1-SCT/2009, List of the most commonly transported hazardous substances and materials, instructions and use of packages and packaging, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), large packages and packaging, portable tanks, containers

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NOM-002-SCT-SEMAR-ARTF/2023, List of hazardous substances and materials (dangerous goods)

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Regulations for the land transport of hazardous materials and waste

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Part 299 - Texas Central Railroad High-Speed Rail Safety Standards

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Part 273 - Metrics and Minumum Standards for Intercity Passenger Train Operations

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Part 272 - Critical Incident Stress Plans

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Part 271 - Risk Reduction Program

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Part - 270 System Safety Program

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Part - 269 Competitive Passenger Rail Service Pilot Program

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Part 266 - Assistance to States for Local Service Under Section 5 of the Department of Transportation Act

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Part 264 - Environmental Impact and Related Procedures

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Part 262 - Implementation of Program for Capital grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects

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Part 261 - Credit Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects

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Part 260 - Regulations Governing Loans and Loan Guarantees Under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program

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Part 256 - Financial Assistance for Railroad Passenger Terminals

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Part 250 - Guarantee of Certificates of Trustees of Railroads in Reorganization

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Part 244 - Regulations on Safety Integration Plans Governing Railroad Consolidations, Mergers, and Acquisitions of Control

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Part 243 - Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees

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Part 242 - Qualification and Certification of Conductors

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Part 241 - United States Locational Requirement for Dispatching of United States Rail Operations

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Part 240 - Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers

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Part 239 - Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

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Part 238 - Passenger Equipment Safety Standards

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Part 237 - Bridge Safety Standards

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Part 236 - Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and Train Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances

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Part 235 - Instructions Governing Applications for Approval of a Discontinuance or Material Modification of a Signal System or Relief from the Requirements of Part 236

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Part 234 - Grade Crossing Safety

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Part 233 - Signal Systems Reporting Requirements

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Part 232 - Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices

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Part 225 - Railroad Accidents/Incidents: Reports Classification, and Investigations

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Part 224 - Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock

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Part 223 - Safety Glazing Standards—Locomotives, Passenger Cars and Cabooses

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Part 222 - Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

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Part 220 - Railroad Communications

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Part 219 - Control of Alcohol and Drug Use

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Part 231 - Railroad Safety Appliance Standards

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Part 218 - Railroad Operating Practices

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Part 217 - Railroad Operating Rules

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Part 216 - Special Notice and Emergency Order Procedures: Railroad Track, Locomotive and Equipment

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Part 215 - Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards

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Part 228 - Passenger Train Employee Hours of Service; Recordkeeping and Reporting; Sleeping Quarters

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Part 227 - Occupational Noise Exposure

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Part 221 - Rear End Marking Device—Passenger, Commuter and Freight Trains

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Part 230 - Steam Locomotive Inspection and Maintenance Standards

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Part - 229 - Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards

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Part 214 - Railroad Workplace Safety

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Part 213 - Track Safety Standards

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Part 212 - State Safety Participation Regulations

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Part 211 - Rules of Practice

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Part 210 - Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations

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Part 209 - Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures

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Part 207 - Railroad Police Officers

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Part 200 - Informal Rules of Practice for Passenger Service

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Section T Part III - Interchange Standards for Fuel Tender Components

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Section T - Interoperable Fuel Tenders for Locomotives

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Section S Part III - Coupler and Yoke Details (2020)

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Section S Part II - Truck Details and Casting Codes (2019)

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Section S - Casting Details (2021)

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Section N - Multi Level Manual for Motor Vehicles (2023)

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Section M - Locomotives and Locomotive Interchange Equipment (2020)

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Section J - Quality Assurance M-1003 (2024)

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Section I - Intermodal Equipment Manual (2018)

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Section H Part II - Roller Bearing Shop Manual (2021)

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Section H - Bearings and Lubrication Manual (2021)

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Section G Part II - Wheel and Axle Shop Manual (2022)

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Section G - Wheels and Axle Manual (2020)

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Section F - Sensors (2020)

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Section E Part II - Electronically Controlled Brake Systems (2014)

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Section E - Brakes and Equipment (2019)

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Section D - Trucks and Truck Details (2019)

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Section C Part III - Specifications for Tank Cars M-1002 (2014)

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Section C Part II - Design, Fabrication and Construction of Freight Cars (2023)

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Section C - Car Construction Fundamentals and Details (2020)

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Section B - Freight Car Draft Components (2019)

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On-Line Library of the AAR MSRP

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Code of Air Brakes S-486 (Section E Pamphlet)

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2024 Office Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules

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2024 Field Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules

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2024 Interchange Rules Office Manual

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2024 Interchange Rules Field Manual

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