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 ? detectors iock bar stretcher bar point lock TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Which of the following methods of designation of crossing is mostly used in India ? right angle method isosceles angle method center line method None of these TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
The width of foot for 90 R rail section is 122.2 mm 136.5 mm 146.0 mm 100 mm TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
The maximum degree of curvature for Meter Gauge is limited to 16° 40° 30° 10° TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Study the following statements regarding creep. i) Creep is greater on curves than on tangent railway track, ii) Creep in new rails is more than that in old rails, iii) Creep is more on steep gradients than on level track. The correct answer is (ii) and (iii) (i), (ii) and (iii) (i)and(ii) only (i) TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
The desirable rate of change of cant deficiency in case of Metre Gauge is 65 mm/sec 35 mm/sec 20 mm/sec 55 mm/sec TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Consider the following statements: Automatic signalling system results in 1. greater risk 2. higher efficiency 3. avoidance of block instruments 4. higher operating cost Of these statements I and 2 are correct 2 and 3 are correct 3 and 4 are correct 1 and 4 are correct TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
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) -0.168 cm 7.432 cm 7.768 cm 0.168 cm TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Ordinary rails are made of mild steel cast iron wrought iron high carbon steel TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Wear of rails is maximum in weight of sharp curve coastal area tangent track tunnels TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?