Weight
9.
During an out-of-face track raise:
2
a. The rail is at the correct height when it is level with the top of the grade stake.
2
b. Grade stakes painted with sighting bands of contrasting color are placed outside the
grade rail.
2
c. A track level may be used to bring the second rail to proper surface after the first has
been raised.
2
d. Ballast under the ties holds the track at the corrected height until the tamping gang
arrives.
2
e. The spot board is held level by wooden blocks or shims placed on top of the rails.
10. Under the provisions of rule 101 of the Railway Operating Rules, the:
2
a. Trains must be protected against track conditions that may prevent their proceeding
safely at normal speed.
2
b. Track supervisor would be responsible for providing train protection if he found a
broken rail.
2
c. Foreman is to provide train protection if the track repairs are such that trains could pass
them safely but only at reduced speed.
2
d. Foreman need not send flagmen out if the dispatcher has agreed to route trains around
his work.
2
e. Foreman in charge of track repair is responsible for placing flagmen to protect trains
approaching the scene of his work.
Completion
8*
11. Several kilometers of track are to be replaced in your subdivision. Listed among the choices
below are the steps to be
*1 point for each correct entry.
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