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AAR Loading Rules

Publications of the AAR establishing standards for the safe, uniform, and economical securement of commodities transported in open-top railcars, closed-top railcars, tank cars and intermodal equipment, including:

  • Open Top Loading Rules Manual
  • Damage Prevention Circular 42
  • Closed Car Loading Guide
  • Damage Prevention Circular 43
  • Casualty Prevention Circular 1245 Pamphlet 34 BOE
  • Intermodal Loading Guide