A. toe of the switch
B. nose of crossing
C. both (A) and (B)
D. none of the above
Related Mcqs:
- The standard length of rail for Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge are respectively __________________?
A. 12 m and 12 m
B. 12 m and 13 m
C. 13 m and 12 m
D. 13 m and 13 m - A Broad Gauge branch line takes off as a contrary flexure from a main line If the superelevation required for branch line is 10 mm and cant deficiency is 75 mm, the superelevation to be actually provided on the branch line will be__________________?
A. 10 mm
B. 64 mm
C. 85 mm
D. 65 mm - For a 8° curve track diverging from a main curve of 5° in an opposite direction in the layout of a broad gauge yard, the cant to be provided for the branch track for maximum speed of 45 km/h on the main line and ‘G’ = 1.676 m is (Permitted cant deficiency for the main line = 7.6 cm)______________________?
A. 0.168 cm
B. -0.168 cm
C. 7.432 cm
D. 7.768 cm - Anti creep bearing plates are provided on_________________?
A. bridges and approaches
B. joints
C. both (A) and (B)
D. none of the above - Cant deficiency occurs when a vehicle travels around a curve at_________________?
A. equilibrium speed
B. speeds higher than equilibrium speed
C. speeds lower than equilibrium speed
D. booked speed - Which of the following mechanical devices is used to ensure that route cannot be changed while the train is on the point even after putting back the signal ?
A. detectors
B. point lock
C. iock bar
D. stretcher bar - The maximum degree of curvature for Meter Gauge is limited to_________________?
A. 10°
B. 16°
C. 30°
D. 40° - The limiting value of cant excess for Broad Gauge is________________?
A. 55 mm
B. 65 mm
C. 75 mm
D. l00 mm - What will be the curve lead for a 1 in 8.5 turnout taking off from a straight broad gauge track?
A. 28.49 m
B. 21.04 m
C. 14.24 m
D. 7.45 m - The formation width for a double line Broad Gauge track in cutting (excluding drains) as adopted on Indian Railways is___________________?
A. 6.10 m
B. 8.84 m
C. 10.21m
D. 10.82 m
