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49 C.F.R. § 174.201

Class 2 (gases) material cylinders

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(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, cylinders containing Class 2 (gases) materials being transported in a rail car must be:

(1) Securely lashed in an upright position so as to prevent their overturning;

(2) Loaded into racks securely attached to the car;

(3) Packed in boxes or crates of such dimensions as to prevent their overturning; or

(4) Loaded in a horizontal position.

(b) Specification DOT-4L (§ 178.57 of this subchapter) cylinders being transported in a rail car must be loaded in an upright position and be securely braced.

(c) Cylinders containing Class 2 (gases) materials may be transported in stock cars, gondola cars and flat cars. However, they may not be transported in hopper bottom cars.

[Amdt. 174-26, 41 FR 16092, Apr. 15, 1976, as amended by Amdt. 174-26A, 41 FR 40685, Sept. 20, 1976; Amdt. 174-32, 43 FR 48644, Oct. 19, 1978; Amdt. 174-68, 55 FR 52682, Dec. 21, 1990]
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Cited in 1 case, 1989–1989 · leading case: Consol. Rail Corp. v. City of Bayonne, 724 F. Supp. 320 (D.N.J. 1989).
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Consol. Rail Corp. v. City of Bayonne, 724 F. Supp. 320 (D.N.J. 1989). “49 C.F.R. § 174.201 . See also 49 C.F.R. § 174.”
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