Engineering Plant Reserve Overview
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When are hire charges applicable for the plant?

  • From the date of delivery to the date of return. (correct)
  • For the time spent in transportation only.
  • From the day of the order till delivery.
  • Only when the plant is used on-site.

    • Who is responsible for the replacement of wear and tear parts during the hire period?

  • The hiring department only. (correct)
  • The Controller of Stores.
  • The railway only.
  • Both the railway and the hiring department.

    • What must be done to acquire spare parts during the hiring period?

  • They must be sourced only from the railway ex-stores depot. (correct)
  • Spares can be bought from multiple sources without restriction.
  • They can be purchased from any local supplier.
  • The hiring department can shop around for the best price.

    • How is the cost of breakage or loss of parts determined?

    <p>It is shared based on the actual and assumed life of the part.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the assumed life of machines when not otherwise specified?

    <p>15 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of creating an Engineering Plant Reserve on each railway?

    <p>To avoid losses from forced sales of serviceable plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following items is NOT included in the Engineering Plant Reserve list?

    <p>Steel beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to modify the items on the Engineering Plant Reserve list?

    <p>The Chief Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following items represents a type of drilling machine included in the Engineering Plant Reserve?

    <p>Pneumatic drilling machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What restriction is placed on the Stores Department regarding the Engineering Plant Reserve?

    <p>They cannot hold separate stock for new building works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item in the Engineering Plant Reserve is associated with lifting operations?

    <p>Cranes (derrick scotch)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equipment includes items such as air compressors and steam hoists?

    <p>Construction plant items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documentation is required when returning plant to the nearest stores depot?

    <p>An Advice Note with specific information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following details is NOT required on the Advice Note when returning plant?

    <p>Current market value of the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition may plant be transferred directly from one work to another?

    <p>With the Chief Engineer's permission if in good condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for deciding what material is maintained in the Engineering Plant Reserve?

    <p>The Engineering Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when new material is sent to the Reserve?

    <p>The Controller of Stores should decide stocking location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary regarding the storage of materials in the Engineering Plant Reserve?

    <p>Records need to be kept for all items, even if just temporarily stored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition qualifies plant for a transfer value fix by the Chief Engineer?

    <p>Plant that is in good condition and requires no overhaul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What label should be used on the Advice Notes for returning engineering plant?

    <p>Engineering Plant Reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who maintains custody of materials in the Engineering Plant Reserve?

    <p>The Stores Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should winches, dredgers, and pumps that require overhaul be kept?

    <p>In or close to the relevant workshop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of marking a plant with the letters 'E.R.'?

    <p>To designate it as an Engineering Reserve item</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plant should be kept close to loco shops?

    <p>Portable engines with boilers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should pieces of plant from the same category be numbered?

    <p>Using a fraction with the category number as the numerator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information is NOT included in the Reserve Plant Register?

    <p>Operating hours of the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document should be referred to for entering particulars on receipt of an Engineering Plant Reserve item?

    <p>Advice Notes form (S. 1539)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a tip wagon’s storage requirement?

    <p>May require replacement of spare parts with minimal shop work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded in the Reserve Plant Register regarding the issuing of an item?

    <p>Amount debited on issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of maintaining a Reserve Plant Register?

    <p>To record the financial transactions related to Engineering Reserve items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key detail is associated with the Reserve Plant Number?

    <p>The price list number assigned to general stores items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done before any inspection or repair work is initiated?

    <p>Estimates of costs must be obtained and sent to the Chief Engineer for acceptance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the cost of inspection and repairs for returned items be allocated?

    <p>It should be charged to the specific work concerned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be noted if repairs are estimated but not undertaken immediately?

    <p>The value should be fixed after deducting the estimated cost of repairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases where plant is debited on a hire basis, what should expenditure on inspection and repairs be charged to?

    <p>Head A-2210, which covers all charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document should be utilized for each material brought on or returned to the Reserve?

    <p>A Certificate of Inspection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initial information should be included on the Engineering Reserve Plant Inspection Certificate?

    <p>Reserve Plant No. and the completion status of the item.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should NOT be operated upon for recording the expenditure on repairs to plants?

    <p>A suspense head or account.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the remarks section of the Engineering Reserve Plant Inspection Certificate?

    <p>Status summary of the item's functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the second-hand value of an article upon its return for inspection?

    <p>A difference is noted based on its condition at return.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential when estimating costs for repairs that may not be undertaken immediately?

    <p>Estimate costs and note the decision on the Advice Note.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional information must be included on the Advice Note when returning plant to the stores depot?

    <p>Type of plant and maker's name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what condition may plant be transferred directly from one work to another without returning to the Reserve?

    <p>If it is in good condition and fit for further use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who holds the responsibility for maintaining records of receipts, issues, and balances in the Engineering Plant Reserve?

    <p>The Stores Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Controller of Stores when new material is sent to the Reserve?

    <p>To decide the storage location for the material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be indicated on the Advice Notes accompanying the plant returned to the stores depot?

    <p>The title 'Engineering Plant Reserve'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Chief Engineer determine concerning the transfer value of plant?

    <p>It is established using a defined formula for second-hand value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in the records when material is either sent to or returned from the Engineering Plant Reserve?

    <p>Entries that reflect a clear record without mixing with ordinary stocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibility does the hirer have regarding inspection certificates while possessing the plant?

    <p>The hirer is responsible for obtaining any required inspection certificates in due time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditions allow the railway to recall the plant from the hirer?

    <p>The railway reserves the right to recall the plant with one month's notice or immediately for unforeseen emergencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions must be taken upon the return of the plant?

    <p>The plant is to be examined, and a statement of repairs, excluding fair wear and tear, must be sent to the hirer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the costs of repairs and replacements be managed if they exceed fair wear and tear?

    <p>The costs for repairs and replacements above fair wear and tear shall be shared equally between parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to assess the condition of the plant upon return?

    <p>An examination of the plant in railway shops is obligatory upon its return.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in the agreement signed for hiring the plant?

    <p>Confirmation of specific usage by departmental labor only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who monitors the recovery of hire and the return of the plant according to the procedures?

    <p>The Accounts Officer, Stores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When shall delivery of the hired plant be made?

    <p>In the railway stores yard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional cost must be covered by the hiring department besides hire charges?

    <p>Freight and incidental charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the supervision charges incurred by the railway during plant dispatch and receipt?

    <p>12 percent of all direct charges incurred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event that plant material is carried by rail, what dictates the carriage charges?

    <p>Public tariff rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the hirer regarding the return of the plant?

    <p>To return the plant to the same point at their own cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should occur before any inspection or repair work is initiated?

    <p>Estimates of the cost should be obtained and sent for acceptance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement of the Engineering Reserve Plant Inspection Certificate?

    <p>Remarks section for additional comments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the cost of repairs for items returned to the Plant Reserve be allocated?

    <p>Allocated to the work concerned, including differences in value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authorization is needed to change items on the Engineering Plant Reserve list?

    <p>Direct approval by the Chief Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the cost of repairs be estimated but not undertaken immediately?

    <p>If it is doubtful the plant will be used in the near future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the responsibility regarding costs during the inspection and repair of hired plant?

    <p>Debited to the plant's hire account if not undertaken immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be transcribed into the Plant Reserve Register after estimating repair costs?

    <p>The estimated cost of repairs and deductions made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the expenditure on inspection and repairs when the work is debited on a hire basis?

    <p>Charged to head A-2210.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document should be obtained for all materials brought on or returned to the Reserve?

    <p>Engineering Reserve Plant Inspection Certificate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect should be indicated in the remarks section of the Engineering Reserve Plant Inspection Certificate?

    <p>Condition of the material before inspection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must accompany any requisitions placed on the Depot Officer by officials in charge of works?

    <p>Countersignature from the Chief Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary condition for hiring out items from the Engineering Plant Reserve to private parties?

    <p>It must serve public service interests and be handled by Departmental labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which detail is mandated to be marked on the issue notes for plants issued from the reserve?

    <p>The Reserve Plant Number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with charges incurred from returning the plant to the stores depot?

    <p>Borne by the party that returned the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the label 'Engineering Plant Reserve' on outgoing issue documents?

    <p>The classification of the item</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done when new material is added to the Engineering Plant Reserve?

    <p>The details should be registered in the Reserve Plant Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key detail must be reflected in the remarks section of the Engineering Reserve Plant Inspection Certificate?

    <p>Any modifications or enhancements made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which responsibility does the Chief Engineer hold in relation to plants maintained in the Engineering Plant Reserve?

    <p>Fixing transfer values for equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be kept in mind regarding the items likely to be idle for a considerable time in the Reserve?

    <p>They may be leased out to private organizations with express permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initial information is required on the Engineering Reserve Plant Inspection Certificate?

    <p>The current condition of the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Engineering Plant Reserve

    • Purpose: Avoid losses from forced sales of usable plant leftover from special projects. A reserve is created to ensure needed plant is available for future use.
    • Creation: Requires approval from the Railway Board, who set a maximum financial limit.
    • Inventory: Includes construction plant, including:
      • Air compressors
      • Air receivers
      • Boilers
      • Boring equipment (hand or power)
      • Concrete mixers
      • Cranes (derrick scotch)
      • Dregers
      • Drilling machines (hand/power/pneumatic)
      • Driving gear
      • Portable steam engines
      • Internal combustion engines
      • Locomotive engines (2 ft gauge)
      • Gantries for girder erection
      • Pneumatic hammers (rock drilling)
      • Hydraulic jacks
      • Screw jacks
      • Jolly boats
      • Lathes (construction)
      • Lorries (motor)
      • Mortar mills (steam)
      • Pumps and all types of pumping plants
      • Pile driving frames
      • Pile hammers (steam)
      • Screwing machines
      • Steam hoists
      • Stone crushers
      • Winches (crab/steam)
    • Separate Stock: Stores departments should not keep separate stock of these items for new work (not normal railway operations).
    • Transferring Plant: On completion of projects, engineers transfer unused plant to the nearest depot with additional info like type, maker, receipt date, and work allocation.
    • Marked Advice Notes: Notes should be marked "Engineering Plant Reserve".
    • Direct Transfer: Plant in good condition can be transferred to another project without returning to reserve, with chief engineer permission.
    • Custody: Stores department is responsible for all reserve plant materials. They need to record receipts, issues and balances.
    • Storage: Materials should be held near the workshop or loco shops if needed for repair, and separate records must exist.
    • Plant Numbering: Each machine gets a unique "E.R." (Engineering Reserve) number, often matching the price list number, or an additional category number if multiple machines in the same category exist. A separate reserve plant register is also maintained.
    • Inspection and Repairs: Plants returned to the depot need dismantling, repairs, and inspection. The Chief Engineer is responsible for arranging these.
    • Cost Estimation: Before any work for inspection or repair (other than routine maintenance), cost estimates need Chief Engineer approval.
    • Accounting of Hire Charges: The Controller of Stores manages recovery of hire charges and maintain records for each item.
    • Priced Ledgers: Each plant has its own priced ledger, with receipt, issue, and balance info for accurate accounting.
    • Posting to Ledger: Post entries related to plant reserve to the priced ledger, handling as single class for summaries.

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