NMFC 165450 - Railway Journal Boxes | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Reference NMFC 165450 on the BOL and describe the parts as railway or locomotive journal boxes to prevent reclass and inspection delays.
2. Palletize heavy cast housings with 2x4 blocking, steel banding, and edge protectors; cap bearing bores and wrap with VCI paper to keep out grit and moisture.
3. Keep center of gravity low: place the largest boxes at the pallet base, do not stack more than one layer unless crated and braced for rail-grade components.
4. For oily or preserved parts, line crates with poly and absorbents; label as “Greasy Machinery Parts—Railway” to avoid contamination claims.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Accurate item use (NMFC 165450) reduces reclass fees and reinspections that often hit machine shops and rail service depots.
• Non-density, item-specific rating helps stabilize LTL quotes versus fluctuating density classes for mixed, heavy castings.
• Damage prevention practices (capped bores, rigid blocking) cut OS&D claims and downstream rebuild delays for rolling stock maintenance.
• Consolidating multiple journal boxes on one pallet minimizes handling touches and can lower minimum charges and accessorial exposure.