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What is the maximum axle load of the BOBR hopper wagon in tonnes?
What is the maximum axle load of the BOBR hopper wagon in tonnes?
What is the gross load of the BOBR hopper wagon in tonnes?
What is the gross load of the BOBR hopper wagon in tonnes?
What is the width overall of the BOBR hopper wagon in millimeters?
What is the width overall of the BOBR hopper wagon in millimeters?
What type of brake system is used in the BOBR hopper wagon?
What type of brake system is used in the BOBR hopper wagon?
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What is the ratio of gross load to tare weight for the BOBR hopper wagon?
What is the ratio of gross load to tare weight for the BOBR hopper wagon?
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What is the height from the rail to the inside of BRHNEHS wagon?
What is the height from the rail to the inside of BRHNEHS wagon?
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Which type of bearing is specified for the BRHNEHS wagon?
Which type of bearing is specified for the BRHNEHS wagon?
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What is the nominal maximum axle load for the BRHNEHS wagon?
What is the nominal maximum axle load for the BRHNEHS wagon?
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What is the gross load capacity of the BRHNEHS wagon?
What is the gross load capacity of the BRHNEHS wagon?
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How many wagons are there per rake in the BRHNEHS type?
How many wagons are there per rake in the BRHNEHS type?
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What is the speed limit for the BRHNEHS wagon when loaded?
What is the speed limit for the BRHNEHS wagon when loaded?
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What is the loading density for the BRHNEHS wagon?
What is the loading density for the BRHNEHS wagon?
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What is the maximum axle load of the BCN covered wagon?
What is the maximum axle load of the BCN covered wagon?
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What is the gross load of the BCN covered wagon?
What is the gross load of the BCN covered wagon?
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What is the internal height of the BCN covered wagon?
What is the internal height of the BCN covered wagon?
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What is the ratio of the gross load to tare weight for the BCN covered wagon?
What is the ratio of the gross load to tare weight for the BCN covered wagon?
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How many wagons can be included in a single train using the BCN covered wagon?
How many wagons can be included in a single train using the BCN covered wagon?
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What is the tare weight of the BCN covered wagon?
What is the tare weight of the BCN covered wagon?
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What type of brake system does the BCN covered wagon utilize?
What type of brake system does the BCN covered wagon utilize?
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What is the maximum axle load permitted for the BFNS flat wagon?
What is the maximum axle load permitted for the BFNS flat wagon?
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What is the primary construction method of the BCN covered wagon?
What is the primary construction method of the BCN covered wagon?
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What is the cubic capacity of the BCN covered wagon?
What is the cubic capacity of the BCN covered wagon?
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What feature indicates the tare weight of the BFNS flat wagon?
What feature indicates the tare weight of the BFNS flat wagon?
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What is the purpose of the improvement in length and height of the BCN covered wagon?
What is the purpose of the improvement in length and height of the BCN covered wagon?
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What is the ratio of gross load to tare weight for the BFNS flat wagon?
What is the ratio of gross load to tare weight for the BFNS flat wagon?
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What is the length of the BFNS flat wagon over the couplers?
What is the length of the BFNS flat wagon over the couplers?
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How many wagons can be carried per train when using the BFNS flat wagon?
How many wagons can be carried per train when using the BFNS flat wagon?
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What type of brake system is utilized in the BFNS flat wagon?
What type of brake system is utilized in the BFNS flat wagon?
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What is the wheel diameter on tread for new and worn conditions?
What is the wheel diameter on tread for new and worn conditions?
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What is the maximum speed specified for the BFNS flat wagon when loaded?
What is the maximum speed specified for the BFNS flat wagon when loaded?
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What loading density does the BFNS flat wagon have?
What loading density does the BFNS flat wagon have?
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What is the payload capacity of the BFNS flat wagon?
What is the payload capacity of the BFNS flat wagon?
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What is the permissible speed for the BOSTHS model when loaded?
What is the permissible speed for the BOSTHS model when loaded?
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Which BOST model has a high axle load version identified by a modification?
Which BOST model has a high axle load version identified by a modification?
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What is the axial load of the BOXNR model?
What is the axial load of the BOXNR model?
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Which model has a different suspension design from the BOSTHS M1?
Which model has a different suspension design from the BOSTHS M1?
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What is the maximum permissible speed for the BOXNHAM model when empty?
What is the maximum permissible speed for the BOXNHAM model when empty?
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What distinguishes the BOMN model from others listed?
What distinguishes the BOMN model from others listed?
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Which model has a speed limit of 50/80 Kmph under interim operations?
Which model has a speed limit of 50/80 Kmph under interim operations?
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What is the axle load of the BOXNHAM model?
What is the axle load of the BOXNHAM model?
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Which model specifies a speed of 60/65 Kmph?
Which model specifies a speed of 60/65 Kmph?
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Which model has the highest permissible speed for both loaded and empty conditions?
Which model has the highest permissible speed for both loaded and empty conditions?
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What is true about the BOSTHS M2 model in comparison to the BOSTHS M1 model?
What is true about the BOSTHS M2 model in comparison to the BOSTHS M1 model?
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What axle load is specified for the BOXNR model?
What axle load is specified for the BOXNR model?
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Which model has a maximum speed of 60/65 Kmph?
Which model has a maximum speed of 60/65 Kmph?
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What is the gross load limit for the BOXNHAM model when loaded?
What is the gross load limit for the BOXNHAM model when loaded?
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Which model features a high-speed version identified in the descriptions?
Which model features a high-speed version identified in the descriptions?
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Which model is a modified version of the Casnub 22 HS and has a loading speed of 60/100 Kmph?
Which model is a modified version of the Casnub 22 HS and has a loading speed of 60/100 Kmph?
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What is the length over the buffer/couplers for the BCBFG wagon in millimeters?
What is the length over the buffer/couplers for the BCBFG wagon in millimeters?
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Which measurement corresponds to the loading density of the BCBFG wagon?
Which measurement corresponds to the loading density of the BCBFG wagon?
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What is the maximum height from the rail for the BCBFG wagon?
What is the maximum height from the rail for the BCBFG wagon?
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What is the cubic capacity of the BOBR hopper wagon?
What is the cubic capacity of the BOBR hopper wagon?
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What is the nominal maximum axle load for the BCBFG wagon?
What is the nominal maximum axle load for the BCBFG wagon?
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What is the length inside the BOYEL wagons in millimeters?
What is the length inside the BOYEL wagons in millimeters?
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Which parameter indicates the maximum speed of the BOYEL wagon when loaded?
Which parameter indicates the maximum speed of the BOYEL wagon when loaded?
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What is the cubic capacity of the BOYEL wagon?
What is the cubic capacity of the BOYEL wagon?
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What is the ratio of payload to tare weight for the BOYEL wagon?
What is the ratio of payload to tare weight for the BOYEL wagon?
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Which feature specifies the center distance between the bogies in the BOYEL wagon?
Which feature specifies the center distance between the bogies in the BOYEL wagon?
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What type of coupler is used in the BOYEL wagon?
What type of coupler is used in the BOYEL wagon?
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What is the tare weight of the BOYEL wagon?
What is the tare weight of the BOYEL wagon?
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What is the journal length × diameter of the BOYEL wagons?
What is the journal length × diameter of the BOYEL wagons?
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What is the height of the center buffer coupler (C.B.C.) from the rail level in the BOYEL wagon?
What is the height of the center buffer coupler (C.B.C.) from the rail level in the BOYEL wagon?
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What defines the maximum axle load of the BOYEL wagon?
What defines the maximum axle load of the BOYEL wagon?
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What is the cubic capacity of the BOXN wagon in cubic meters?
What is the cubic capacity of the BOXN wagon in cubic meters?
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What is the length over couplers of the BOXN wagon in millimeters?
What is the length over couplers of the BOXN wagon in millimeters?
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What is the ratio of payload to tare weight for the BOXN wagon?
What is the ratio of payload to tare weight for the BOXN wagon?
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What is the maximum axle load for the BOXN wagon in tonnes?
What is the maximum axle load for the BOXN wagon in tonnes?
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What is the width overall of the BOXN wagon in millimeters?
What is the width overall of the BOXN wagon in millimeters?
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What type of bogies can the BOXN wagon be fitted with?
What type of bogies can the BOXN wagon be fitted with?
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What is the tare weight of the BOXN wagon in tonnes?
What is the tare weight of the BOXN wagon in tonnes?
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What is the height from rail to the maximum height of the BOXN wagon in millimeters?
What is the height from rail to the maximum height of the BOXN wagon in millimeters?
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What is the ratio of the gross load to tare weight for the BOXN wagon?
What is the ratio of the gross load to tare weight for the BOXN wagon?
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What is the wheel diameter on tread for the BOXN wagon in millimeters when new?
What is the wheel diameter on tread for the BOXN wagon in millimeters when new?
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Which document details the recommended practice for welded fabrication in wagons?
Which document details the recommended practice for welded fabrication in wagons?
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What is the latest publication date for the document describing the maintenance requirements for BOXN wagons?
What is the latest publication date for the document describing the maintenance requirements for BOXN wagons?
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Which technical pamphlet pertains to the installation approval requirements for tippler wagons?
Which technical pamphlet pertains to the installation approval requirements for tippler wagons?
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Which document provides the general standard specifications for the fabrication of wagon 'U' frames and bogies?
Which document provides the general standard specifications for the fabrication of wagon 'U' frames and bogies?
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What is the publication year of the document regarding phosphoric acid tank wagon maintenance?
What is the publication year of the document regarding phosphoric acid tank wagon maintenance?
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What is the subject of IRCA Rules Part III?
What is the subject of IRCA Rules Part III?
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Which maintenance manual was published in the latest date among the ones listed?
Which maintenance manual was published in the latest date among the ones listed?
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Which of these documents is focused on maintenance requirements for goods stock?
Which of these documents is focused on maintenance requirements for goods stock?
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Which document discusses installation requirements that must be approved by RDSO?
Which document discusses installation requirements that must be approved by RDSO?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1 Introduction
- A comprehensive Wagon Maintenance Manual was published in 2001.
- Significant developments include new stock, stainless steel wagons, permissible loading up to CC+8t+2t, premium examination, and bogie-mounted air brake systems (Twin pipe air brake system).
- Existing wagon maintenance patterns and requirements have changed, necessitating a revision of the manual.
- Preventive maintenance is crucial for optimal wagon performance. Timely defect identification and resolution are essential to maintain wagon fitness for traffic use.
- Minimizing detention during examination and repairs is important.
- Studying frequent failures of similar nature, and implementing necessary modifications, are effective strategies for eliminating these issues.
- Railway Board, RDSO, and IRCA have developed and issued maintenance schedules and procedures, often in piecemeal form. The current manual consolidates these guidelines, ensuring uniformity across Indian Railways.
Important Parameters of Wagons
- Dimensions and sketches of major wagon types used on Indian Railways are presented.
- New wagon stock details, including axle load, spring configurations, and permissible speeds, are included.
- RDSO's instructions regarding axle load, spring configuration, and permissible speed are crucial and should be referenced.
- Speed certificates for various wagons are available on RDSO's website.
Tables
- Tables 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 list open wagons, covered wagons, and flat wagons, respectively.
- Other tables provide details of various wagon types, including important dimensions, permissible speeds, and other parameters.
Important Rule Books and References
- RDSO and IRCA publications provide critical maintenance guidelines and procedures.
- A compendium of instructions and technical monographs, issued by the Railway Board in 2004, supplements the current manual.
- These supplementary materials are a valuable resource for detailed information and procedures not covered in the manual.
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Test your knowledge about the specifications of the BOBR hopper wagon. This quiz covers various details including maximum axle load, gross load, overall width, brake system type, and load-to-tare weight ratio. Perfect for railway enthusiasts and professionals alike!