LINING CARS 



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fastenings, should not be nailed to the door posts. When nailing is 

 necessary, never use spikes, as spikes cause the mutilation of the door, 

 when opened at the unloading point. 



Single boards should be used for the top of the grain door in order 

 that one or more boards may be knocked ofif by the grain inspector 

 without loosening others and causing leakage. The jarring and jolt- 

 ing of cars in switching will level the grain in them; therefore, the 

 doors and windows should be boarded above the leveling point. 



CAR AFTER IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY 

 LINE)) FOR GRAIN 



Next in importance are the sheathings. Both the side and end 

 sheathings should be examined after the cars are loaded, and any 

 that are loose or bulged should be securely nailed. The rocking of 



