Material trains & working of track machines — questions with answers

Q1.If more than one track machine is programmed to go into the block section and then proceed further to the next block station, the first one will be given _______ and the last one will be given ________.

1. Caution order and T/465
2. T/465 and Caution order
3. Caution order and T/A 465
4. T/A 465 and Caution order

Q2.While unloading of ballast with BOBYN, after clearing block section, it is recommended that a speed restriction of _______ be imposed for the first ______ trains which passes over the portion where ballast had been unloaded

1. 30 kmph for one train
2. 45 kmph for one train
3. 30 kmph for two trains
4. 45 kmph for two trains

Q3.When mixed units (i.e. Material train, track machine and tower wagon) should be work into same block section, they shall maintain speed ________ when view is clear and during day time

1. 8 kmph
2. 15 kmph
3. 25 kmph
4. 40 kmph

Q4.During shadow block, _____ can be permitted in the block section.

1. No material train
2. One material train only
3. Two material trains
4. More than two material trains

Q5.Who is the authority to order a material train for carriage of railway material when picked or put down for execution of works, either between stations or within station limits

1. DOM
2. DEN
3. SSE/P.Way
4. none of these

Q6.While unloading of ballast, direct unloading of ballast on ________ lines should not be undertaken

1. Siding
2. Points and crossings
3. Inside of curves
4. Platform lines

Q7.Before starting a Material train from station, the Guard should ensure that

1. sufficient labour is available
2. Labour is having required tools
3. train is equipped with requisite brake power
4. none of these

Q8.Blocking of a portion of line for engineering purposes wherein no traffic is permitted except Material trains and Track Machines is called as _______

1. Block section
2. Track block
3. Line block
4. Power block

Q9.Pushing of a material train is not permitted on a gradient steeper than

1. 1 in 200
2. 1 in 100
3. 1 in 50
4. none of these

Q10._______ is the minimum competent authority to work with the Track machine

1. Trolley man
2. Gang mate
3. JE/P.Way
4. SSE/P.Way

Q11.When the engine is pushing and brake van is leading the speed of the material train on straight track is ____ and on turnout track is _____ as per G&SR

1. 15 kmph & 10 kmph
2. 25 kmph & 10 kmph
3. 15 kmph & 8 kmph
4. 25 kmph & 8 kmph

Q12.Refresher course for Track machine operator technical training at IRTMTC is once in

1. 1 year
2. 2 years
3. 3 years
4. 5 years