How are IGA Cargowaggon loads tied down - pics please.

[tomstaf]

Hi,

 

I'm looking to see how metal loads are tied down on IGA Cargowaggon flats so I can replicate it in model form. There are hooks at the tops of the side and end supports, and tightening ratchets fixed along the length of the wagon. I presume these are for fitting cables and ropes. I've had a google and look on flickr but there isn't much there. Has anyone got some shots of the wagons loaded so I can get an idea of how they do it please?

 

Cheers

 

Tom

[Fat Controller]

The ones I've seen in the UK use tensioning straps, fitted through the ratchets on the sides. Here's a link to a photo of one carrying re-bar:-

http://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/I/IGA-Cargowaggon-flats/16608943_xrvqv5#!i=2271154814&k=fdqMdcp&lb=1&s=A

and another loaded with timber:-

http://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/I/IGA-Cargowaggon-flats/16608943_xrvqv5#!i=2271154768&k=kpXXZtK&lb=1&s=A

I've not seen those stanchion-top hooks being used in the UK, though I have seen them used on the Continent, being joined by a length of steel wire, tensioned by twisting it. I have a feeling the load was something like sheet foam insulation; just as well, as the fixing seemed a mite insubstantial..

[tomstaf]

The ones I've seen in the UK use tensioning straps, fitted through the ratchets on the sides. Here's a link to a photo of one carrying re-bar:-

http://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/I/IGA-Cargowaggon-flats/16608943_xrvqv5#!i=2271154814&k=fdqMdcp&lb=1&s=A

and another loaded with timber:-

http://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/I/IGA-Cargowaggon-flats/16608943_xrvqv5#!i=2271154768&k=kpXXZtK&lb=1&s=A

I've not seen those stanchion-top hooks being used in the UK, though I have seen them used on the Continent, being joined by a length of steel wire, tensioned by twisting it. I have a feeling the load was something like sheet foam insulation; just as well, as the fixing seemed a mite insubstantial..

 

Thanks Brian,

 

Those pics show up the tensioning straps well - nice bright red

 

Cheers

 

Tom

[hmrspaul]

Quite a lot of loads illustrated here http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/cargowaggonflat

 

Paul Bartlett