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The gage of the track on a particularly sharp curve in your section was
increased slightly to prevent binding. The passage of trains, however, is
spreading the gage even farther. To correct the situation, you should
install:
A.
Gage rods.
B.
Track gages.
C.
Rail braces.
D.
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24.
Modern railroad rails are usually made of:
A.
Rolled iron.
B.
Wrought iron.
C.
Open-hearth alloyed steel.
D.
Bessemer steel.
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25.
The sketch shows a typical rail section.
Which of the following
correctly identifies its three main parts ?
A.
A, head; B, web; C, base.
B.
A, base; B, head; C, web.
C.
A, head; B, base, C, web.
D.
A, base; B, web; C, head.
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