AWARD WINNERS. Congratulations to Origin Award Winners Talladega/CSX, Road & Rail Services.

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2 Above: Over 326 delegates and guests from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico participated in this year s three-day conference. (Photo courtesy of Tom Feltault) Right: The AT&T Building, also known as The Batman Building for fairly obvious reasons, looms large in the Nashville skyline. (Photo courtesy of Miles Benitez) That night the AAR and the KCS hosted a welcome reception on the General Jackson Showboat Cruise with dinner, dancing and a magnificent view of downtown Nashville lighting up the night. Tuesday evening s Trade Show and Vendor Reception allowed attendees to explore vendor offerings and enjoy outstanding appetizers. Most of the conference attendees were also able to enjoy the activities around the Gaylord and Opryland Resort, as well as explore Nashville and experience the city s unique culture. AWARD WINNERS Each year DP&LS recognizes the top performing automobile origin and destination facilities, as well as the most improved based on AAR Quality Review scores. This year s Origin Award went to Talladega, AL, operated by Road and Rail Services. Congratulations to Origin Award Winners Talladega/CSX, Road & Rail Services. Left to right, David Hendrixon, AAR/TTCI; Phil Peay, CSX; Bryce Thomas, Road & Rail; Craig Millbauer, AAR/TTCI; Lamario Merriwether, Ed Resendez, Road & Rail; and Pat Breslin, AAR/TTCI. DP&LS Update Fall

3 Congratulations to Destination Award winners San Bernardino/BNSF, Inter-Rail Transport. ; Left to right: Pat Breslin, AAR/TTCI; Bill Buchanan, BNSF; Chris Pope, Greg Farmer, Inter-Rail Transport; Craig Millbauer and David Hendrixon, AAR/TTCI. Congratulations to Most Improved Award winners North Bergen, NJ/NYSW, Titan Transport. Left to right: Pat Breslin, AAR/TTCI; Kim Franklin, Rodney Sanders, Titan Transport; Craig Millbauer and David Hendrixon, AAR/TTCI. Thanks to all attendees, sponsors, and organizers, the 2018 Conference was a success! Planning is already underway for the 2019 conference. 3 DP&LS Update Fall 2018

4 2019 DP&FC CONFERENCE OMAHA, NEBRASKA Where East Meets West Partners in Evolution, the 150 th Anniversary of the Golden Spike The Golden Spike was the ceremonial final spike that connected the country via the first transcontinental railroad. On May 10th, 1869 the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads were joined together at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory. In 2019, 150 years later, we will celebrate this memorable occasion with the Union Pacific, and focus on how we can work together to overcome new challenges as rail damage prevention continues to evolve. Celebrating the Golden Spike, Promontory, Utah - May 10, 1869 Union Pacific Railroad and the Association of American Railroads are looking forward to hosting the 2019 Damage Prevention and Freight Claim Conference in Omaha, NE on July 8-11, 2019 at the Hilton Omaha Hotel and Conference Center. This will be the first time in 126 years that the conference has been hosted in Omaha the largest city in Nebraska and the Gateway to the West. Omaha hosts the College World Series annually and is home to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, TripAdvisor s 2014 World s Best Zoo. The Conference will be hosted downtown at the Hilton Omaha, which is within walking distance of the Old Market, a great spot for dinner and fun. Plans are underway, and the 2019 event will include the annual golf tournament, a vendor reception night; and open AAR committee meetings. Stay tuned for registration and event information! Hilton Omaha, NE. DAMAGE PREVENTION AND FREIGHT CLAIM COMMITTEE UPDATE 2018 The DP&FC Committee has had a busy 2018 with two in-person meetings, and monthly conference calls to review simulation and field shipment testing and requests for new loading securement patterns and methods. The Committee has approved 27 new loading patterns and securement methods in 2018 for both boxcar and intermodal service. The new methods cover a range of securement method and commodity types. The Committee oversees four main TAG sub-committees: QLT for Roll Paper, Freight Claims TAG, Intermodal Ride Quality TAG; and the Bulk Big TAG. This year, a fifth TAG was created to review and edit all new committee publications for clarity when communicating newly approved loading methods. This new TAG will help to ensure that new methods can be easily understood and applied. In July 2018, Susanna Wiese Lizcano, Union Pacific, was installed as the new Chair of the DP&FC Committee. She and Union Pacific are proud to be hosting the 2019 DP&FC conference in Omaha, NE. Judy Jones, Canadian National Railway, was named as the new Vice-Chair of the DP&FC committee. DP&LS Update Fall

5 Two new associate members also joined the committee in 2018: Doug Bank with Shippers Products and Matthew Bullock with Walnut Industries. The AAR has also assigned a new Committee Manager for the DP&FC Committee. Kelsey Even, AAR/TTCI will be taking over responsibility for committee activities, as well as the associated TAG committees. Current DP & FC Committee members: Susana Wiese Lizcano UP (Chair) Andy Bosone TTX Judy Jones CN (Vice-Chair) John Deppen Amsted Rail Howard Rosas BNSF Doug Bank Shippers Products Mike Hodgson CP Lori Funk Sunrise Manufacturing Mitch McDonald CSX Marcel Cedilotte Cordstrap Kelly Smith KCS Matthew Bullock Walnut Industries Mike Sandoval NS Mark Richmond FEC Claude Gagnon RAC Kelsey Even AAR/TTCI (Committee Manager) All new approved loading patterns and methods can be found online: FREIGHT CLAIMS TAG UPDATE For questions or additional resources, please contact dpls@aar.com. In 2018, the Freight Claims TAG had a full day, in-person meeting in conjunction with the 2018 AAR Damage Prevention and Freight Claims Conference in Nashville, TN. The TAG has also had several conference calls throughout the year. The Freight Claim TAG is actively reviewing, clarifying, and updating the Freight Claims Rulebook, and is working with other industry committees (DP&FC, VEQ) on industry standards and initiatives. Stephanie Denton, CSX Transportation, was named the new Chair of the TAG. Current TAG Members: Stephanie Denton CSX (Chair) Ann Mathewson BNSF Judy Jones CN Mike Hodgson CP Matt Hendren KCS Gabrielle With NS Jim Billner III UP Kelsey Even AAR/TTCI (TAG Manager) Chaunzey Tenbrink, BNSF, will be stepping out of the TAG at the end Chaunzey has been a key member of the TAG and the time and activities she committed to the TAG are truly appreciated. In 2019, the TAG will be continuing to focus on updating the Freight Claims Rule Book as well as focusing on increased freight claims industry training. RECENT DPLS PUBLICATIONS General Information Series (GIS) Publications: 784 Case Goods Secured with Rothschenk S.A.M. D.I.D. Bags (5/18) 786 Aluminum Coils on Platforms/Skids Loaded on Rubber Mats and Secured by Floor Anchored Straps and Supplemental Securement Straps (7/18) 787 Universal Storage Containers Loaded in 53-ft. Intermodal Containers (7/18) in. Diameter Roll Paperboard in 60-ft. Cushioned Boxcars with 12-ft. Wide Plug Doors (6/18) 5 DP&LS Update Fall 2018

6 789 Split Loads of 58-in. Diameter Roll Pulpboard on End Using Rubber Mats when Stowed in Trailers Having Large Metal Plates Approximately 9-ft. in Length at the Nose (6/18) in. Diameter Roll Paperboard in 50-ft. Cushioned Boxcars with 12-ft. Wide Plug Doors (6/18) 791 DRUM-PAK Dunnage for Open Head Drums in Cushioned Boxcars (7/18) 792 Double Layer Loads of Hazardous or Nonhazardous Materials Secured with Cordstrap Barriers in a 20-ft. Container (8/18) 793 Hazardous or Nonhazardous Loads Secured with Cordstrap Barriers in 40-ft. Containers (8/18) 794 Peat Moss, Bagged or Baled, in Cushioned Boxcars (10/18) 795 Metal Coils on Platforms/Skids in Boxcars (10/18) in. Diameter Roll Pulpboard with an Incomplete Second Layer (10/18) 797 Split Loads of 58-in. Diameter Roll Pulpboard on End Using Rubber Mats when Stowed in Trailers Having Large Metal Plates Approximately 9-ft. in Length at the Nose (Intermodal Loading Guide Method E-19 Revised)(11/18) 798 Intermodal Loads Secured with Ty-Gard DS Barriers (Intermodal Loading Guide Method B-9; Cancels GIS 785) (11/18) in. to 57-in. Diameter Roll Paper on End Using Rubber Mats (Revised Intermodal Loading Guide Method E-21; Cancels GIS 757) (11/18) in. Diameter Paperboard on End Using Rubber Mats (Intermodal Loading Guide Method E-22) (Cancels GIS 775) (12/18) CASE STUDY. ALUMINUM COILS IN BOXCARS: HOW GIS786 WAS CREATED Modifying or creating a new load securement method is no easy feat. It can take months, even years, for an idea to be developed, designed, tested, reviewed, and approved. It also takes the full participation of Class 1 and Short Line railroads, shippers, receivers, and dunnage manufacturers to keep the project moving forward. Multiple methods or patterns being tested and seeking approval at the same time presents an additional challenge. In 2016, the shipping of aluminum coils in railcars became an increasing topic of interest. Like other industries, the aluminum coil industry has had product changes since original methods and patterns were approved and consolidated in Closed Car Loading Guide Part 9 Minimum Loading Standards for Coil Metal Products in Closed Car. Coils are now substantially heavier and taller than when approved methods were tested and reviewed. Taller and heavier coils were prone to breaking pallets and shifting out of position, which can cause product damage and, of course, safety concerns. The AAR and the DP&FC Committee created a Metal Coils TAG to review concerns with the already approved load securement methods found in CCLG Part 9, Section 8, Floor Anchored Systems; and to modify and develop new methods for the current coiled aluminum shipping environment. Original, approved methods were consolidated from GIS 684 and GIS 717 into CCLG Part 9 Section 8. The TAG consisting of members from the Class 1 railroads, coil shippers, and dunnage manufacturers created four revised securement methods for consideration. Two methods were selected to begin testing DP&LS Update Fall

7 in early Between the two methods, 114 test loads shipped with 61 matching origin/destination pairs created. Railcars were tracked and inspected at six different destination locations in North America. The loading and securement methods covered coil figurations from 8 to 13 coils in 60-ft. boxcars with 16-ft. double doors and 12-ft. single doors. In early 2018, the AAR complied the field shipment test data and created the Field Test Report for review by the DP&FC Committee. The Committee reviewed and approved the two methods tested and GIS 786, Aluminum Coils on Platform/Skids Loaded on Rubber Mats & Secured by Floor Anchored Straps and Supplemental Securement Straps, was published in summer This new GIS created CCLG Part 9 Coiled Metal, Section 8.6 and canceled Section 8.4 Method 1. Nineteen separate load drawings were created to illustrate the different securement methods for the two new methods. This GIS also created Supplemental Securement Requirements to prevent coils from tipping in transit. Coils having a height to diameter ratio of 1 or greater now require supplemental securement (see Table 1). A daunting task of addressing safety and product damage concerns was resolved thanks to the time and effort of the TAG members, the shippers and receivers, the dunnage suppliers, and the involved rail carriers. As the rail securement needs of the industry continue to evolve, we will all need to rise to the challenge of developing alternative and new methods of load securement. Height (+ Skid) Width (Diameter) Weight (Pounds) Table 1. Coil Metric Summary (as tested) Height Base Ratio Height (+ Skid) Width (Diameter) Weight (Pounds) Height Base Ratio 7-Coil Loads 11-Coil Loads Min , Min , Max , Max , Avg , Avg , Coil Loads 12-Coil Loads Min , Min , Max , Max , Avg , Avg , Coil Loads 13-Coil Loads Min , Min , Max , Max , Avg , Avg , RECENTLY COMPLETED FIELD TESTING Note: All DP&LS testing is considered proprietary unless it has been initiated by the Damage Prevention & Freight Claim Committee (DP&FC). FIELD SHIPMENT TESTS (FL) FL 09-17: 58-in. Diameter Paper Rolls T-Loaded in 60-ft. Boxcars Using Lengthwise Filler Panels International Paper The purpose of this test was to evaluate a method of T-loading 58-in. diameter rolls in 60-ft. long boxcars, similar to the method approved for 50-ft. long cars ( CCLG Part 2, Best Practices for Loading Roll Paper in Railcars, 2016). The doorway securement is identical to an approved method for 58-in. roll paper 7 DP&LS Update Fall 2018

8 in 60-ft. long double-door boxcars (7.11.-CCLG Part 2, Best Practices for Loading Roll Paper in Railcars, 2016). The loading and securement method performed as intended, but the T-loaded second layer did show movement laterally in the railcar with the first roll behind the blocking rolls pivoting slightly forward in relation to the blocking roll. FL 17-17: 46-in. to 57-in. Diameter Roll Paper Loaded per ILG Method E-21 with 20-in. Wide Rubber Mats - UPM The purpose of this field test was to evaluate method E-21 from the Intermodal Loading Guide as applied to 46- to 57-in. diameter rolls in 6, 7, 8 or 9 spots patterns using 20-in. wide rubber mats in lieu of the 24-in. wide mats approved in GIS 757. The loading and securement method performed as intended. FL 06-18: 58-in. Diameter Pulpboard Loaded per ILG Method E-19 Using 2-in. Tall Lateral Fillers WestRock The purpose of this field test was to evaluate method E-19 from the Intermodal Loading Guide for 58-in. diameter rolls in 6, 7, 8 or 9 spots patterns using 2-inch tall lateral fillers adjacent to the centered rolls in the forward section of the load. The loading and securement method performed as intended. RECENTLY INITIATED FIELD SHIPMENT TESTS FL 09-18: FL 10-18: FL 11-18: FL 12-18: FL 13-18: FL 14-18: FL 15-18: FL 16-18: FL 17-18: FL 18-18: FL 19-18: Palletized Airbags and Other Auto Parts Secured by Web Strap Assemblies IM HM 60-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 50-ft. Boxcars Using Anchored U Straps 72-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 60-ft. Boxcars Using Anchored U Straps 68.5-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 60-ft. Boxcars Using Anchored H Straps 70-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 60-ft. Boxcars Using Anchored D Straps 50-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 50-ft. Boxcars Using 30-in. Tall Risers 48.5-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 60-ft. Boxcars with 12-ft. Plug Doors, 28 Floor Spots Single Layer Rolls 45-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 50-ft. Boxcars with 10-ft. Plug Doors, 30 Floor Spots 41-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 50-ft. Boxcars with 10-ft. or 12-ft. Plug Doors, 36 or 39 floor spots 47-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 50-ft. Boxcars with Single Plug Doors, 26 floor spots 20-, 21- or 22-spot, 54-in. Diameter Paper Rolls in 50-ft. Boxcars Using Vertical Airbags and Doorway Protection Straps RECENT PNEUMATIC DUNNAGE VERIFICATIONS Product Performance Profile for Pneumatic Dunnage (PPPPD): Company Name Level of Verification General Description Date of Verification AB Airbags BEAR BAG Level 1 Paper/Polyethylene June 12, 2018 Atmet Group Level 4 Polyethylene/Polypropylene - AtmetFour February 20, 2018 International Dunnage Level 1 Polyethylene/Polypropylene with Jet Flow Valve July 3, 2018 ÖZDAL TEKSTİL VE ÇUVAL SAN.TİC.A.Ş. Phoebese Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Level 1 Polyethylene/Polypropylene September 25, 2018 Level 1 Paper/Polypropylene 2 Ply with Pro-Air valve June 12, 2018 PPPPD (continued) DP&LS Update Fall

9 Company Name Phoebese Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Level of Verification General Description Date of Verification Level 5 Polyethylene/Polypropylene September 4, 2018 ProDragon Ltd. Level 1 Polyethylene/Polypropylene August 14, 2018 Shippers Products Level 1 Shippers Products Level 1 Polyethylene/Polypropylene with Super Flow Valve Polyethylene/Polypropylene with Turbo Flow Valve July 17, 2018 August 06, 2018 Shippers Products Level 1 Polyethylene/Polypropylene with TX Valve June 27, 2018 Shippers Products Level 2 Paper with Fast Fill Valve October 16, 2018 Shippers Products Level 2 Paper with TX Valve March 13, 2018 Shippers Products Level 2 Polyethylene/Polypropylene with TX Valve June 27, 2018 Shippers Products Level 3 Paper with TX Valve May 22, 2018 Shippers Products Level 4 Polyethylene/Polypropylene with TX Valve September 26, 2018 Stopak Level 2 Stopak Level 4 Tianjin Zerpo Supply Co., Ltd. Polyethylene/Polypropylene with Jumbo/Striker Valve Polyethylene/Polypropylene with Jumbo/Striker Valve May 22, 2018 September 4, 2018 Level 1 Paper with Fast Flow Valve April 10, 2018 For a complete listing of AAR Pneumatic Dunnage Verifications, visit: QUALITY LEAD TEAM (QLT) FOR THE PREVENTION OF DAMAGE TO PAPER UPDATE The QLT had its first open, in-person meeting in 2018 in conjunction with the 2018 AAR DP&FC conference. QLT Members, railroads, shippers, and dunnage suppliers were all invited to review the current QLT initiatives and offer feedback on dunnage performance and current objectives. With the additional attendees, more in-depth information was provided on riser, filler panels, and nonmetallic strapping. The same format is also being proposed for the 2019 AAR DP&FC conference. In 2018, the QLT had two in-person meetings and a December end-of-year wrap-up conference call. The QLT has focused on roll families and riser use this year, but has continued in-depth conversations on doorway strapping for doorway protection, correct contour pad sizes, and jumbo roll strapping methods. The QLT will also be reviewing and proposing changes to Close Car Loading Guide #2, Best Practices of Roll Paper in There are currently 18 AAR Field Shipment Tests in process for new paper pattern and load securement methods. 9 DP&LS Update Fall 2018

10 Eleven new roll paper methods or patterns were approved or updated in 2018: GIS in. Diameter Paperboard on End Using Rubber Mats (1/18) GIS in. Diameter Roll Paper in 50.-ft. Cushioned Boxcars with up to 12-ft. Doors (2/18) GIS778 Split loads of 58-in. Diameter Roll Pulpboard on End Using Rubber Mats when Stowed in Trailers having Large Metal Plates Approximately 9- ft. in Length at the Nose (3/18) GIS in. Diameter Roll Paper in 50-ft. Cushioned Boxcars with 10-ft. Doors (6/18) GIS in. Diameter Roll Paperboard in 60-ft. Cushioned Boxcars with 12-ft. Wide Plug Doors (6/18) GIS789 Split loads of 58-in. Diameter Roll Pulpboard on End Using Rubber Mats when Stowed in Trailers Having Large Metal Plates Approximately 9 ft. in Length at the Nose GIS in. Diameter Roll Paperboard in 50-ft. Cushioned Boxcars with 12-ft. Wide Plug Doors (6/18) GIS in. Diameter Roll Pulpboard with an Incomplete Second Layer (10/18) GIS797 Split Loads of 58-in. Diameter Roll Pulpboard on End Using Rubber Mats when Stowed in Trailers Having Large Metal Plates Approximately 9 ft. in Length at the Nose (11/18) GIS in. to 57-in. Diameter Roll Paper on End Using Rubber Mats (11/18) GIS in. Diameter Paperboard on End Using Rubber Mats (12/18) Nonmetallic Strap Substitution for Doorway Protection was updated in November 2018: Nonmetallic strap is now approved for both 10-ft. and 12-ft. door openings. In belt-type application of doorway protection, two buckles may be used to secure the straps. Since the re-induction of the QLT team to address load patterns and securement in 60-ft. double door boxcars, the team has worked diligently to complete testing on multiple diameter sizes. Rolls measuring 42 to 60 inches now have approved load patterns for 60-ft. double-door boxcars; load patterns have also been approved for 40- to 81-in. rolls for 60-ft. single-door boxcars. The AAR would like to thank all the paper manufacturers involved in the QLT for their time and efforts in increasing approved load securement methods. AAR Approved Loading Diagrams for Paper Railcar Underframe Door Type Door Size Roll size 60' - 9'6" Car Standard Cushion Single Slide Double Slide Single Plug Double Plug Max Door 40" X X X X 12' 42" X X X X X 16' 45" X X X X X X 16' 48" X X X X X X 16' 50" X X X X X X 16' 58" X X X X X X X 16' 60" X X X X 16' 68.5" X X X 12' 70" X X X 12' 72" X X X X X 12' 84" X X X X X 12' DP&LS Update Fall

11 OPEN TOP LOADING RULES COMMITTEE UPDATE The OTLRC held its second in-person meeting recently and addressed a full agenda of more than 60 topics. But even with the recent revision to all 200 series figures relating to pipe, there are still issues relating to pipe loads. The committee discussed this topic at length and agreed that the loading standards were appropriate, but there may be an opportunity to resolve many of issues through training, The Committee directed that the AAR prepare a series of training programs to address proper railcar loading of pipe. Pipe loads are particularly susceptible to leaning due to their relatively high center-of-gravity. OTLR Volume Standards Revised since last Publishing Standards Revised in 2018 Last Release Next Release Number of Pages 1. General Rules Governing Loading of Commodities on 76 3 May 2017 May Open Top Cars 2. Metal Products Including Pipe May 2017 May Machinery, Heavy Components, and Misc May 2017 May Commodities 4. Archived Rules and Figures Archive 5. Forest Products and Misc. Building Materials May 2017 May Military Equipment and Materiel May 2017 May Open Top Trailers and Containers for Rail Transport 12 0 May 2017 May An online library for OTLR Manuals was completed in April The website is live and available to the public free of charge. It can be accessed at 11 DP&LS Update Fall 2018

12 RECENT OPEN TOP CIRCULAR LETTERS Number Subject Date C Implementation of New Figure 21-E Section 6 4/13/18 C Implementation of Archival of Figure 34-B Section 2 4/13/18 C Implementation of Archival of Figure 117-B Section 3 4/13/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figure 55 Section 3 4/13/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figure 112-A Section 5 4/18/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figure 154-B Section 2 4/18/18 C Implementation of Revisions to General Rule 19 Section 1 4/18/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figures 120 and 121 Section 2 4/18/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figure 19 Section 2 4/18/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figures 43-H and 43-I Section 2 4/18/18 C Correction - Implementation of Revisions to Figure 119 Section 2 4/18/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figures 244, 260, 263 and 267 Section 2 4/27/18 C Implementation of Online Library for AAR Open Top Loading Rules Manuals 4/27/18 C Implementation of New Figure 48-H Section 6 4/30/18 C Solicitation of Comments Regarding the Removal of Tables 17.9 and from Section 1 4/30/18 C Solicitation of Comments: Proposal to Revise Figures 244, 247, 263, 267, 280, and 285 Section 2 4/30/18 C Solicitation of Comments: Proposal to Revise or Archive Figure 124 Section 2 4/30/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figures 128 and 128-A Section 2 4/30/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figures 31-A, 37, 54-B, 58-A, 58-B, 58-C, 101-A, 102-A and 113 Section 5 4/30/18 C Solicitation of Comments Regarding Loading Mixed Widths and Lengths of Steel Plate, Figures 14 and 14-A - Section 2 4/30/18 C Implementation of New Securement Band Size to Table 17.8 Section 1 5/2/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figure 280 Section 2 5/2/18 C Implementation of New Figure 48-H Section 6 Correction 5/2/18 C Implementation of New Figure 36-B Section 6 5/2/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figure 34-A Section 2 5/2/18 C Correction to the Implementation of Revisions to Figure 34-A Section 2 5/2/18 C Implementation of New Figure 22-C PLATE OR SLAB, HORIZONTAL GONDOLAS Section 2 5/2/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Coil Figures 29-I and 29-K- Section 2 5/23/18 C Implementation of New Figure 141 Section 3 6/14/18 C Implementation of New Figure 22-D BARS, STEEL, LOOSE OR PACKAGED, SINGLE OR MULTIPLE PILES GONDOLAS Section 2 6/14/18 C Implementation of Revisions to Figures 205, 206, 206-A, 210, 246, 247, 248 and 251 Section 3, LR /1/18 C Implementation of Revision to Figure 260 Section 3 8/1/18 DP&LS Update Fall

13 RECENT STRAP CERTIFICATIONS Expiration Company Name Date (MM/YY) Acme/ Signode 07/ , 19.1 Titan Umreifungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG 11/ Dubose Strapping Inc. 07/ , 19.1 Independent Metal Strap Co. 05/ Sam Hwan Steel Korea and Vietnam 06/ , 19.1 High Q Pack Industries Co. Ltd. 06/ Samuel Strapping Systems 08/ Petroplast Industria de Fitas e Selos Ltda 05/ Ecostrap S.A. 04/ Hankum Co. Ltd. 05/ THR Industria e Comercio de Embalagens Ltda. 06/ Caristrap International, Inc. 07/ Polychem Corporation 05/ Complete Packaging Systems, Inc. 06/ North Shore Strapping/ Co-Strap 05/ Narrowtex (Pty) Ltd. 08/ Strapack 06/ Kinedyne Corporation 08/ Pacific Cargo Control 06/ Lodi Metals, Inc. 08/ OTLR Table For a complete listing of AAR Strap Certifications, visit: MPEC AND VEQ UPDATE Getting ready for the snow to fly! With the hurricanes that hit Texas and the southeastern United States behind us, the Multi-Level Executive Pooling Committee (MPEC) member railroads and TTX are working hard to even out the flow of loaded and empty multi-levels across the network. This is being done while also preparing for the harsh weather winter may have in store. A plan has been developed and refined over the last several years and will help greatly to mitigate and reduce the impact on the multi-level fleet from the holiday shutdowns, severe winter weather, and the first quarter push of vehicle loadings. The current state of the network has some challenges to overcome before the end of the year. The shippable vehicle ground count is currently sitting higher than at this time last year. A few of the reasons for the increased ground include network delays at a few key interchange points, volume congestion at destination facilities, unloading delays due to theft of keys, key fobs, batteries and tires, and removing 13 DP&LS Update Fall 2018

14 theft and vandalism countermeasures from multi-level end door interiors and exteriors that were put in place at the origin loading facilities in Mexico and not removed at the border interchange crossing. MPEC member railroads are working with customer OEMs (ALEC) and supply chain partners to reduce the network pinch points and reduce destination congestion. In addition, MPEC has directed the Vehicle and Equipment Quality Task Force (VEQ) to develop ways to reduce and eliminate theft from loaded multi-levels. The fall 2018 VEQ meeting was held in Plano, Texas and hosted by Toyota. A joint railroad/oem TAG was developed to update the origin and destination quality review questions and scoring, and to look for ways to accurately identify and report question scoring based responsibility. The Repetitive Damage Reporting Standardization TAG completed their mandate with the TAG being sunset at the fall meeting. Congratulations to Leslie Garth (UP) and all the TAG members. The TAG recommendation was accepted as written and will be part of the Multi-level Manual moving forward. One additional item covered at the meeting: Holland will shortly start over-the-road testing of their LocknLoad grate chock securement system. Several railroads and TTX volunteered to be part of the revenue testing. Please note: the installation, removal, and storage videos for these chocks are on the AAR website and available for training both loading and unloading personnel on the proper use of the chocking system. SPECIAL EQUIPPED FREIGHT CAR COMMITTEE (SEFCC) COMMITTEE UPDATE Greenbrier Multi-Max End Doors MA-0167, EW-5315, EW-5318 and EW-5322 Greenbrier has requested industry assistance in replacing end door hinges on certain multi-level cars. The AAR is issuing this Early Warning (EW) in order to expedite this effort. This EW supplements the existing Maintenance Advisory MA-0167, which covers the same series of cars and calls for replacement of hinges when found cracked or broken; or when the opportunity readily presents itself. This EW is more aggressive in that all cars listed must have all hinges replaced regardless of the condition or convenience. Cars listed in this EW have been removed from MA In accordance with AAR Interchange Rule 125, this Early Warning is assigned Severity Code: 06 AAR Defined: Stop empty car; replace all 16 end door hinges; return car to service; report Activity Code MH. At multi-level unloading facility destination, inspect for cracked or broken end door hinges: - If any cracked or broken hinges are found, door shall not be opened until hinges are replaced. Replace all hinges; return car to service; report Activity Code MH - If no hinges are found cracked or broken, car may be unloaded before repairs are made. Subsequent to unloading: Replace all hinges; return car to service; report Activity Code MH, or Contact the rack owner; send the car to a repair shop; report activity code ME. For any car listed on this advisory, and for which the facility in possession of the car does not have the capability to replace hinges, contact the rack owner, send the car to a repair shop, and report activity code ME. If car must be home shopped for repair, contact rack owner for disposition. Apply decal per Interchange Rule 80. DP&LS Update Fall

15 Equipment This EW will eventually apply to most of the 1,275 autoracks included in MA-0167, other than those repaired under the MA. Five percent of the total (i.e., 65 cars) will initially be removed from the MA and added to this EW. As the end door hinges are replaced, and once no more than 30 cars remain on this EW, 65 more cars will be added. This will be continued until all end door hinges are replaced. The following table includes the car initials and numbers included in this Advisory. For doors/racks that must be sent for repair, disposition must be requested through the Damaged and Defective Car Tracking system, based on the rack contact column below. Rack Contact Car Mark From Car No. No. Cars Rack Mark CSXT CTTX C BNSF CTTX BNSF KCS CTTX KCS BNSF CTTX UCRY CN TTGX GTW BNSF TTGX BNSF KCS TTGX KCS CSX TTGX B FEC TTGX G CP SOO SOO To Inspection of Hinges Each corner of the car has four hinges supporting the end doors as shown in the larger photo on the next page. The hinge base that is mounted to the car contains a bent bracket constructed with 5/16-in. material. This section of the hinge is susceptible to cracks or breaks. Refer to the two smaller photos, both of which show a broken hinge base. All end door hinges must be inspected for cracks or breaks when at multilevel unloading facilities (before opening the doors for unloading): 15 DP&LS Update Fall 2018

16 Broken hinge a top of door. Each corner of the car has four hinges supporting the end doors. Repair Procedures Summary: Doors shall be closed or remain closed during the replacement of hinges. Hinges shall be replaced in this order on any given corner of the car: broken hinges first, cracked hinges second, non-cracked hinges last. All repairs shall include replacement of all 16 hinges on the rack with GMO part number A OEM repair kits will be supplied by Greenbrier. Contact Mr. Roger Burgess at Greenbrier for the kits by at roger.burgess@gbrx.com or by phone at Reporting Use the following Activity Codes according to action taken. MH Car repaired and returned to service ME Car moving to repair shop Broken hinge a bottom of door. DP&LS Update Fall

17 QUALITY REVIEW UPDATE As 2018 draws to completion, our Damage Prevention team has continued to see low industry averages for the Transportation section for both Origin and Destination Quality Reviews. In both audits we have the same low scoring question of the section: Are couplers in proper position? Origin currently has an industry average of percent while Destination is currently averaging percent in Origin Quality Reviews 3rd Quarter Current Program Averages Overall Score 95.23% 93.49% Mechanical 95.50% 92.15% Transportation 91.23% 92.49% Mfr. Contractor 96.90% 95.77% Facility Procedures 97.63% 94.18% Destination Quality Reviews 3rd Quarter Current Program Averages Overall Score 97.02% 96.20% Transportation 95.66% 94.33% End Drs./Decks/Plates 95.65% 95.11% Unloading 97.88% 96.92% Baying 97.70% 97.72% Facility Procedures 97.18% 95.70% During Quality Reviews, a frequently asked question of how to measure junction spacing and deck height differences for multiple types of multi-levels comes up. The following photos will illustrate the reference points for determining the correct coupler distance and deck height measurement for Radial, Rave, Auto Flex, National Steel Car, and Multi-Max multi-levels. 17 DP&LS Update Fall 2018

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19 RAVE The reference point for determining the coupler spread is measured from the back of the barrel ring of the adjacent car to the first point of contact on the deck. RAVE The reference point for measuring deck height is from the top of the rail to the base of the support plate to which the barrel rings are attached. AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING UPDATE Available by the end of January 2019: Destination Vehicle Handling will include training in the following areas: Proper Placement of Multi-Levels End doors Decks and Bridge Plate Procedures Proper Vehicle Unloading Procedures Proper Vehicle Baying Procedures Facility Procedures 19 DP&LS Update Fall 2018

20 Shortly after the rollout of the destination vehicle handling training, the origin vehicle handling training will be released and available. Additional topics that will be covered include: Vehicle Pre-loading Bay Procedures Proper Vehicle Loading Procedures Proper Securement of Vehicles on bi-level and tri-level multi-levels. Proper Vehicle Post Loading Inspections Additional content to be developed in 2019 includes basic multi-level pre-tripping procedures. Please go to and click on the Quality Review Forms tab for the excerpt from the Proper Placement of Multi-Levels training module. Contact Pat Breslin at with any questions or concerns. DP&LS Update Fall