Weight
2
c.
Are recorded when the rails are put in service.
2
d.
Designate all the rails made from the same ladle of molten steel.
2
e.
Are found on the opposite side of a rail from that on which the weight
and section appear.
2
f.
Tell the highest temperature to which the rail was heated during the
end-hardening process.
7.
Wooden crossties have a number of advantages, some of which are their:
2
a.
Resistance to rot in damp climates.
2
b.
Resistance to impact loads.
2
c.
Resistance to abrasive wear.
2
d.
General availability.
2
e.
Suitability for holding rails by spikes.
8.
Match the equipment in column II with the function it carries out in column
I. Choices in column II may be used once, more than once, or not at all.)
Column I
Column II
1
(1)
Prevents rail from
A.
Tie plate.
overturning.
B.
C-iron.
1
(2)
Prevents rail from
moving longitudinally.
C.
Flange plate.
1
(3)
Prevents rail from
D.
Gage rod.
moving away from center-
line of track (spreading).
E.
Angle bar.
(continued)
F.
Hook head spike.
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