Create a New Application
Create a new tank car application for approval and certificate of construction.
Steps to Create a New Application
- Select “New” from the main menu
- Enter all required fields in the Application Data section
- Select “Save as Draft” before adding drawings
- Add drawings as needed using “Add or Remove Drawings”
- Select a processing option such as “ITP Preview”, “Save as Draft”, “Submit”, or “Cancel”
Complete Application Data
Complete the data fields required for a new tank car application.
Steps to Complete Application Data
- Select a “Nature of Application” from the dropdown
- In the Choose Year and Series Number pop-up, select an Application Year and Available Series Numbers, then select “Submit”
- Complete all Application Data fields as required
- Optional: Select the comment icon to add clarifying notes
- Select “Save as Draft” before adding drawings
Add Supplement Note
Add supplemental comments to clarify information in Application Data or Drawings.
Steps to Add Comments
- Select the comment icon next to a field
- Type the comment in the panel
- Select “Save” to store the comment
- View the comment in the Supplement Data section
Edit Supplemental Data
Edit existing comments stored in the Supplemental Data area.
Steps to Edit Supplemental Data
- Select the pencil icon next to the field
- Update or replace the text
- Select “Save” to apply changes
Add Drawings
Attach drawing files to a new application using the Drawing Manager.
Steps to Add Drawings
- Select “Save as Draft” for the application
- Scroll to the Drawings section and select “Add or Remove Drawings”
- Select a Drawing Type
- Select “Add Row” to create a drawing entry
- Enter a Drawing No
- Select “Choose File” and then “Open” to upload
- Select “Save Rows” to store the entry
- Select “Close” to exit the Drawing Manager
- Optional: Add a comment to the drawing with the comment icon
Add Other Related Drawings
Upload additional drawings that do not match a standard drawing type.
Steps to Add Other Related Drawings
- Scroll to “Other Related Drawings”
- Select “Browse”
- Select the file and choose “Open”
- Enter the required note in the pop‑up and select “Save”
- Select “Save as Draft” at the top of the application
Save as Draft
Save an in-progress application without submitting it.
Steps to Save as Draft
- Select “Save as Draft” on the Application Data page
- Continue editing as needed
- Select “Save as Draft” again after adding drawings or notes