Abstract: A drum transport support system is used to ship large cylindrical objects, such as cement mixing drums, on a rail car. Each drum is cylindrical and tapered so that the rear end of the drum has a large diameter and the front end has a small diameter. The front end or neck of each drum is fitted with a tire or collar. The support system has multiple support units that each support two drums. Each support unit has a front frame that is aligned with a back frame. Each frame has an upper and lower cross members, each having a cradle for receiving a respective front end or rear end of a drum. The cradle that receives the front end of the drum is fitted with clips that define a mouth. The mouth operates to receive the drum tire. Each frame has a lower cross member that is welded to two vertical posts. The vertical posts of the front frame are then fastened to the vertical posts of the back frame. A first or bottom drum is placed in the cradle of the lower cross members.