Weight
3
d. A curve of 1 degree 5 minutes.
3
e. 115-pound RE rail on the siding between KMP's 73-75.
8.
When destroying track by explosives, it is true that:
3
a. Switches are best destroyed by placing explosives at the points.
3
b. The charges should always be tamped.
3
c. One-pound charges will usually break the web of rails.
3
d. The track crew may advise the demolition crew where to place charges.
3
e. A frog should be destroyed by placing a charge in the heel.
Multiple Choice
(Each of the following questions has one and only one correct answer.)
2.
9.
Three persons are primarily responsible for maintaining the track of a military rail division.
What is the correct order of the levels of responsibility from highest to lowest?
A.
Maintenance-of-way superintendent, track supervisor, section foreman.
B.
Track supervisor, section foreman, maintenance-of-way superintendent.
C.
Track supervisor, maintenance-of-way superintendent, section foreman.
D.
Section foreman, maintenance-of-way superintendent, track supervisor.
2
10. A shoo-fly may also be called a _________________ track.
A.
Catenary.
B.
Puzzle.
C.
Compromise.
D.
Bypass.
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