Acacso Conference May 2008, Chicago (IL)
This presentation provides a practical overview of AAR Car Service Rules 7 through 11, focusing on railroad interchange, error movements, equipment restrictions, responsibility for transfer or rearrangement of lading, and car weighing requirements. Presented in a workshop format, the session uses operational questions and examples to explain how the rules apply to everyday railroad equipment handling and interchange situations.
A significant portion of the presentation focuses on Rule 7 and the interchange of freight cars. Topics include when interchange is considered complete, EDI requirements, responsibility for cars following interchange, delayed interchange, and the handling of cars delivered in error. The presentation also explains the receiving carrier's options when an error delivery occurs and identifies situations that constitute an error movement for both loaded and empty equipment.
The session also covers restrictions on advertisements and water movements under Rules 8 and 9, followed by a detailed review of Rule 10 and how responsibility is assigned when lading must be transferred or rearranged. Rule 11 addresses car weighing requirements, including the responsibilities of the originating road-haul carrier and acceptable weighing endorsements.
AAR Car Service Rules, Circular OT-10, OT-10, Car Service Rule 7, Car Service Rule 8, Car Service Rule 9, Car Service Rule 10, Car Service Rule 11, railroad interchange, error movements, error delivery, EDI 418, delayed interchange, Rule 15, freight car interchange, transfer of lading, rearrangement of lading, railroad clearances, car weighing, scale weight, equipment handling, car service, railroad equipment management