Stenciling

Each tank car is required to be marked as per AAR requirements, including stenciling and stamping.

Stenciling must follow the applicable sections of the AAR "Specifications for Tank Cars", Appendix C, and AAR Rule 80, "Painting and Stenciling of Tank Cars".
The function of stenciling and markings is to provide proper information that includes:
  • tank car number
  • specification
  • capacity of the tank in gallons, liters, and weight
  • test dates
  • equipment type
  • owners or lessees of the equipment
Check all stenciling for legibility, and clarity. If you cannot read the stencils (as shown below), then the tank car should not be shipped until corrected. For guidance contact your Corporate Logistics Department.