The Journal Box, cataloged under National Stock Number 2240-00-785-8208, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2240 (Locomotive and Rail Car Accessories and Components) of the Railway Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 2240-00-785-8208 |
| Item Name | Journal Box |
| FSC / FSG | 2240 / 22 — Locomotive and Rail Car Accessories and Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | FOR 5.500 IN. X 10 IN. AXLE IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| D7974 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 2240-00-785-8208 is a Journal Box, classified under FSC 2240, Locomotive and Rail Car Accessories and Components. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4240-01-029-7148. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2240-00-785-8208: General Characteristics Item Description: FOR 5.500 IN. X 10 IN. AXLE IN; End Item Identification: 22305542728,22309396649. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.