Which locations on a rail car display the reporting marks and numbers?

• A. Right Side, Ends, and Top
• B. Left Side, Ends, and Top
• C. Left Side, Ends, and Bottom
• D. Right Side, Front, and Top

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that a rail car’s owner code (reporting marks) and its unique car number must be readable from several vantage points so responders and yard personnel can identify the car quickly no matter how it’s viewed. Placing these markings on the left side, the ends, and the top ensures visibility whether you’re walking alongside the car, looking from the end of a string of cars, or viewing from above in a yard or during inspections. The left side is a standard viewing surface for routine checks, the ends allow legibility when cars are seen head-on or in groups, and the top provides visibility in overhead views or in situations where side surfaces aren’t easily read.