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True-False
Put a "T" for true and an "F" for false.
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1.
Out-of-face surfacing precedes reballasting.
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2.
Surfacing involves both surface and cross level.
2
3.
When a stretch of track is given an out-of-face raise, poor surface is corrected.
2
4.
Rail-mounted machinery is routinely used in spot replacement of rail.
Cluster True-False
(Each question of this kind consists of a series of statements related to the stem that precedes
them. Indicate which are true and which false with respect to the stem.)
5.
In out-of-face track surfacing, it is correct procedure to:
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a. Ordinarily proceed with the work in the direction of traffic.
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b. On steep grades, generally proceed with the work uphill regardless of the direction of
traffic.
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c. Place jacks away from joints, to lessen the strain on joint bars.
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d. Make the final elevation of the rails the same as the height of the grade stakes.
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e. Place track jacks under the rail at the point where one end of the spot board rests.
6.
In performing track maintenance:
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a. All old rail removed is saved, for it can be used in yards and on branches.
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b. Out-of-face surfacing is an operation in which the entire track is raised to a new uniform
height.
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