[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR174.110]

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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
   CHAPTER I--PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, 
                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 174_CARRIAGE BY RAIL--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart E_Class I (Explosive) Materials
 
Sec.  174.110  Car magazine.

    When specially authorized by the carrier, Division 1.1 or 1.2 
(explosive) materials in quantity not exceeding 68 kg (150 pounds) may 
be carried in construction or repair cars if the packages of Class 1 
(explosive) materials are placed in a ``magazine'' box made of sound 
lumber not less than 2.5 cm (0.98 inch) thick, covered on the exterior 
with metal, and provided with strong handles. The box must be plainly 
stenciled on the top, sides, and ends, in letters not less than 5 cm (2 
inches) high,

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``EXPLOSIVES--DANGEROUS--HANDLE CAREFULLY''. The box must be provided 
with strong hinges and with a lock for keeping it securely closed. 
Vacant space in the box must be filled with a cushioning material such 
as sawdust or excelsior, and the box must be properly stayed to prevent 
shifting within the car. The car must be placarded with EXPLOSIVES 1.1 
or 1.2 (EXPLOSIVES A) placards when the magazine contains Division 1.1 
or 1.2 (explosive) materials.

[Amdt. 174-26, 41 FR 16092, Apr. 15, 1976, as amended by Amdt. 174-26A, 
41 FR 40685, Sept. 20, 1976; Amdt. 174-68, 55 FR 52682, Dec. 21, 1990; 
66 FR 45383, Aug. 28, 2001; 68 FR 61942, Oct. 30, 2003]