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What is the minimum height the bottom of a tank must be above rail level for washing engines?
What is the minimum height the bottom of a tank must be above rail level for washing engines?
What is the minimum internal diameter required for piping from a tank to a water crane?
What is the minimum internal diameter required for piping from a tank to a water crane?
What is the recommended minimum distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house for existing works?
What is the recommended minimum distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house for existing works?
What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station in litres?
What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station in litres?
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What is the height at which the discharge orifice of a water crane must be positioned above rail level?
What is the height at which the discharge orifice of a water crane must be positioned above rail level?
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What is the minimum distance required from the center of the track to any structure in running sheds with a height of 1830mm?
What is the minimum distance required from the center of the track to any structure in running sheds with a height of 1830mm?
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What is the minimum distance from center to center of tracks for new works in workshops?
What is the minimum distance from center to center of tracks for new works in workshops?
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When adding new tracks or making alterations, what is the increased distance required between tracks when a structure is present?
When adding new tracks or making alterations, what is the increased distance required between tracks when a structure is present?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for the discharge orifice of a water crane?
What is the minimum height above rail level for the discharge orifice of a water crane?
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What is the minimum internal diameter for piping from the tank to the water crane?
What is the minimum internal diameter for piping from the tank to the water crane?
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What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station?
What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station?
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What is the minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level when washing engines?
What is the minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level when washing engines?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in workshops for new works?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in workshops for new works?
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What additional distance is required for center to center of tracks where there is a structure between tracks?
What additional distance is required for center to center of tracks where there is a structure between tracks?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in running sheds for a height of 1830mm above rail level?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in running sheds for a height of 1830mm above rail level?
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What is the minimum distance center to center of tracks in running sheds?
What is the minimum distance center to center of tracks in running sheds?
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What is the minimum distance from the center of the track to any structure in workshops for existing works?
What is the minimum distance from the center of the track to any structure in workshops for existing works?
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For running sheds, what is the minimum clear distance from the center of the track to any continuous structure for a height of 1830mm above rail level?
For running sheds, what is the minimum clear distance from the center of the track to any continuous structure for a height of 1830mm above rail level?
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What is the minimum height above rail level required for the discharge orifice of a water crane?
What is the minimum height above rail level required for the discharge orifice of a water crane?
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What is the minimum distance required from the center of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds?
What is the minimum distance required from the center of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure such as a pillar in workshops for new works or alterations?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure such as a pillar in workshops for new works or alterations?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is not likely to be used?
What is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is not likely to be used?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops where electric traction is likely to be used?
What is the minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops where electric traction is likely to be used?
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For existing works in running sheds, what is the minimum distance required from the center to the center of tracks?
For existing works in running sheds, what is the minimum distance required from the center to the center of tracks?
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What is the average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds?
What is the average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops when electric traction is not likely to be used?
What is the minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops when electric traction is not likely to be used?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is likely to be used?
What is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is likely to be used?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds?
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What is the minimum horizontal distance for a height of 1830mm above rail level on either side of the centre of track to any continuous structure in standard 'C' railways running sheds?
What is the minimum horizontal distance for a height of 1830mm above rail level on either side of the centre of track to any continuous structure in standard 'C' railways running sheds?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops at a height of 1830mm above rail level?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops at a height of 1830mm above rail level?
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For running sheds, what is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars when electric traction is likely to be used?
For running sheds, what is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars when electric traction is likely to be used?
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For a doorway width of 1370mm where electric traction is not likely to be used, what is the minimum height required above rail level in workshops?
For a doorway width of 1370mm where electric traction is not likely to be used, what is the minimum height required above rail level in workshops?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops for new works or alterations?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops for new works or alterations?
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Which of these distances is greater than 5000mm?
Which of these distances is greater than 5000mm?
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Identify the distance that is less than 800mm.
Identify the distance that is less than 800mm.
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Which distance corresponds to the maximum clear distance allowed?
Which distance corresponds to the maximum clear distance allowed?
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What is the smallest distance in millimeters from the provided options?
What is the smallest distance in millimeters from the provided options?
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Which of the following distances is exactly 5865mm apart?
Which of the following distances is exactly 5865mm apart?
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Which of these values falls within the range of 4000mm to 5000mm?
Which of these values falls within the range of 4000mm to 5000mm?
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Select the option that indicates a value smaller than 500mm.
Select the option that indicates a value smaller than 500mm.
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Which measurement corresponds to a value between 200mm and 300mm?
Which measurement corresponds to a value between 200mm and 300mm?
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What is the highest measurement listed in the options below?
What is the highest measurement listed in the options below?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops when electric traction is not likely to be used?
What is the minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops when electric traction is not likely to be used?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops at a height of 1830mm above rail level?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops at a height of 1830mm above rail level?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is likely to be used?
What is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is likely to be used?
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For a doorway width of 1370mm where electric traction is not likely to be used, what is the minimum height required above rail level in workshops?
For a doorway width of 1370mm where electric traction is not likely to be used, what is the minimum height required above rail level in workshops?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds?
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What is the average depth required for ashpits in running sheds and carriage examination pits?
What is the average depth required for ashpits in running sheds and carriage examination pits?
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What is the minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level when watering engines?
What is the minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level when watering engines?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops for new works or alterations?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops for new works or alterations?
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What is the minimum horizontal distance required for a height of 1830mm above rail level on either side of the centre of track to any continuous structure in standard 'C' railways running sheds?
What is the minimum horizontal distance required for a height of 1830mm above rail level on either side of the centre of track to any continuous structure in standard 'C' railways running sheds?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in workshops for new works or alterations?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in workshops for new works or alterations?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars in workshops if electric traction is not likely to be used?
What is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars in workshops if electric traction is not likely to be used?
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What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station?
What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station?
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What is the minimum distance center to center of tracks in workshops for existing works?
What is the minimum distance center to center of tracks in workshops for existing works?
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What additional distance is required for center to center of tracks where there is a structure between tracks?
What additional distance is required for center to center of tracks where there is a structure between tracks?
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What is the minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level when washing engines?
What is the minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level when washing engines?
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What is the minimum internal diameter for piping from the tank to the water crane?
What is the minimum internal diameter for piping from the tank to the water crane?
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What is the minimum height required for the bottom of a tank above rail level for watering engines?
What is the minimum height required for the bottom of a tank above rail level for watering engines?
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What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station in cubic meters?
What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station in cubic meters?
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Which clearance is necessary for small subsidiary or relay tanks regarding the distance from the center of the track to the tank house?
Which clearance is necessary for small subsidiary or relay tanks regarding the distance from the center of the track to the tank house?
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What is the minimum distance required from the center of the track to any structure in running sheds with a height of 1830mm above rail level?
What is the minimum distance required from the center of the track to any structure in running sheds with a height of 1830mm above rail level?
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What is the required minimum distance from the center of the track to any structure when adding new tracks or making alterations?
What is the required minimum distance from the center of the track to any structure when adding new tracks or making alterations?
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What is the recommended minimum distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house for new works?
What is the recommended minimum distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house for new works?
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What is the minimum internal diameter required for piping from the tank to the water crane?
What is the minimum internal diameter required for piping from the tank to the water crane?
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What height should the bottom of a tank be above rail level for washing engines?
What height should the bottom of a tank be above rail level for washing engines?
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What is the minimum height above rail level required for the discharge orifice of a water crane?
What is the minimum height above rail level required for the discharge orifice of a water crane?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure such as a pillar in workshops for new works or alterations?
What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure such as a pillar in workshops for new works or alterations?
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What is the minimum distance from the centre of the track to the face of the tank house beyond the end of a passenger platform?
What is the minimum distance from the centre of the track to the face of the tank house beyond the end of a passenger platform?
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For a height above rail level of 1830mm, what is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops?
For a height above rail level of 1830mm, what is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops?
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What is the minimum distance required from the centre of the track to any structure in workshops for existing works?
What is the minimum distance required from the centre of the track to any structure in workshops for existing works?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for doorways where electric traction is likely to be used with a width of 1370mm?
What is the minimum height above rail level for doorways where electric traction is likely to be used with a width of 1370mm?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is likely to be used?
What is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is likely to be used?
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What is the minimum distance from the center of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds?
What is the minimum distance from the center of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the center of the track to any continuous structure in workshops for new works or alterations?
What is the minimum clear distance from the center of the track to any continuous structure in workshops for new works or alterations?
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Which of the following values is the maximum clear distance listed for any of the structures?
Which of the following values is the maximum clear distance listed for any of the structures?
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Which distance is the minimum clear distance from the center of the track to any isolated structure in the workshops for alterations?
Which distance is the minimum clear distance from the center of the track to any isolated structure in the workshops for alterations?
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What is the minimum distance required from the center of the track to any continuous structure for running sheds with a height of 1830mm?
What is the minimum distance required from the center of the track to any continuous structure for running sheds with a height of 1830mm?
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In workshops, what is the minimum clear distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank housing for existing works?
In workshops, what is the minimum clear distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank housing for existing works?
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Which of the following distances is less than 300mm?
Which of the following distances is less than 300mm?
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What is the minimum distance center to center of tracks for new works in workshops?
What is the minimum distance center to center of tracks for new works in workshops?
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Which value indicates the minimum clear distance from the center of the track to any structure in workshops for upgrades?
Which value indicates the minimum clear distance from the center of the track to any structure in workshops for upgrades?
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What is the minimum height required for the bottom of a tank above rail level when washing engines?
What is the minimum height required for the bottom of a tank above rail level when washing engines?
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In the context of operational clearances, what is the minimum required distance from the center of the track to any continuous structure for workshops?
In the context of operational clearances, what is the minimum required distance from the center of the track to any continuous structure for workshops?
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Minimum Clearance and Dimensions for Railway Structures
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to water crane: 203mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station: 56.5 cum
- Recommended distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 11890mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (existing works): 4570mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for watering engines: 8000mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in running sheds: 6000mm
- Additional distance required between track centers when a structure is present: Width of the structure
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face for small subsidiary or relay tanks: 4570mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 12190mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2515mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars in workshops (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2745mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (existing works): 2285mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 760mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2745mm
- Minimum horizontal distance to continuous structures in standard ‘C’ railways running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2745mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2745mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars in running sheds (electric traction likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2745mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely, 1370mm width): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (existing works): 2285mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in standard ‘C’ railways running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2745mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in running sheds and carriage examination pits: 760mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in running sheds (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Required distance from track center to tank house face (new works/alterations to existing works): Minimum 7165mm & Recommended 11890mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to water crane: 203mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5000mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station: 56825 liters
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 12190mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to tank house face (small subsidiary or relay tanks): 11890mm
- Minimum clear distance from the track center to any structure in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2285mm
- Additional distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): Width of the structure
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5260mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 7165mm
- Minimum distance from track center to any structure in workshops (existing works): 2285mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in running sheds (existing works): 4570mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2745mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 6250mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 760mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2745mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2515mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 7165mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 203mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5260mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (liters): 56825
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 12190mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to tank house face (small subsidiary or relay tanks): 7165mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to any structure in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2285mm
- Additional distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 300mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5260mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 7870mm
- Minimum distance from track center to any structure in workshops (existing works): 2285mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in running sheds (existing works): 4570mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 3275mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 6250mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 760mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2745mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2270mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 7165mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 250mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5000mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (liters): 50000
- ** Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines:** 12190mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to tank house face (small subsidiary or relay tanks): 7165mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to any structure in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 200mm
- Additional distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 500mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for watering engines: 7000mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 11890mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 203mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 12190mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (cum): 45.5
- Additional minimum distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 300mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 4860mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 4360mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 7870mm
- Minimum distance from track center to any structure in workshops (existing works): 4500mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in running sheds (existing works): 4570mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2515mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 760mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 760mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2745mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2745mm
- Minimum distance from track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 11890mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 250mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5000mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (liters): 50000
- ** Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines:** 12190mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to tank house face (small subsidiary or relay tanks): 7165mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to any structure in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 200mm
- Additional distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): None, no extra distance is required
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for watering engines: 7620mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 11890mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 203mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 12190mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (cum): 45.5
- Additional minimum distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 500mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 4860mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 4360mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 7870mm
- Minimum distance from track center to any structure in workshops (existing works): 6000mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in running sheds (existing works): 5000mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2515mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 760mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 800mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2285mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2745mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum distance from track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 7165mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 250mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5000mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (liters): 50000
- ** Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines:** 12190mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to tank house face (small subsidiary or relay tanks): 7165mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to any structure in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 200mm
- Additional distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 150
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for watering engines: 7000mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 11890mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 203mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 3660mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (cum): 45.5
- Additional minimum distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 200mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 4570mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 4360mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 6600mm
- Minimum distance from track center to any structure in workshops (existing works): 6000mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in running sheds (existing works): 5000mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 1830mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 760mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 800mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2285mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2745mm
- Minimum distance from track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 7165mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 250mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5000mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (liters): 50000
- ** Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines:** 12190mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to tank house face (small subsidiary or relay tanks): 7165mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to any structure in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 200mm
- Additional distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 150
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for watering engines: 7000mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 11890mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 203mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 3660mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (cum): 45.5
- Additional minimum distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 50mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 4860mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 4360mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 7870mm
- Minimum distance from track center to any structure in workshops (existing works): 6000mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in running sheds (existing works): 5000mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2515mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 760mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 800mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 2360mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2285mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 4875mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2745mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 1830mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 760mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 760mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 4875mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 2360mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2285mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2270mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 4875mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2515mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 760mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 760mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2285mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 4875mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2745mm
- Minimum distance from track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 7165mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 250mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5000mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (liters): , 50000
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 12190mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to tank house face (small subsidiary or relay tanks): 7165mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to any structure in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 200mm
- Additional distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 150mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for watering engines: 7000mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 11890mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 203mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 3660mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (cum): 45.5
- Additional minimum distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 50mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 4860mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 4360mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 7870mm
- Minimum distance from track center to any structure in workshops (existing works): 6000mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in running sheds (existing works): 5000mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2515mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 760mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 800mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2285mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2745mm
- Minimum distance from track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 7165mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 250mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5000mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (liters): 50000
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 12190mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to tank house face (small subsidiary or relay tanks): 7165mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to any structure in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 200mm
- Additional distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 150mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for watering engines: 7000mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 11890mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 203mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 3660mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (cum): 45.5
- Additional minimum distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 50mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 4860mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 4360mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 7870mm
- ** Minimum distance from track center to any structure in workshops (existing works):** 6000mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in running sheds (existing works): 5000mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2515mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 760mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 800mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2285mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2745mm
- Minimum distance from track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 7165mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 250mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5000mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (liters): 50000
- ** Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines:** 12190mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to tank house face (small subsidiary or relay tanks): 7165mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to any structure in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 200mm
- Additional distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 150mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for watering engines: 7000mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 11890mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 203mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 3660mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (cum): 45.5
- Additional minimum distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 50mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 4860mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 4360mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face beyond passenger platform: 7870mm
- Minimum distance from track center to any structure in workshops (existing works): 6000mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in running sheds (existing works): 5000mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 2515mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction likely, 1370mm width): 760mm
- Average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds: 800mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars (electric traction likely): 6250mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (1830mm above rail level): 2285mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures in running sheds: 2285mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops (electric traction not likely): 5030mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures in workshops (new works/alterations): 2745mm
- Minimum distance from track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 7165mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 250mm
- Minimum distance between track centers in workshops (new works): 5000mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (liters): 50000
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 12190mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to tank house face (small subsidiary or relay tanks): 7165mm
- Minimum clear distance from track center to any structure in running sheds (1830mm above rail level): 200mm
- Additional distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts): 150mm
- Minimum height above rail level for water crane discharge orifice: 3660mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for watering engines: 7000mm
- Minimum distance from the track center to the face of the tank house for existing works: 11890mm
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to a water crane: 203mm
- Minimum height of tank bottom above rail level for washing engines: 3660mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station (cum): 45.5
- Additional minimum distance required between tracks due to structures (e.g., OHE posts):
Minimum Clearance and Dimensions
- The minimum height above rail level for the discharge orifice of a water crane is 3660mm.
- The minimum internal diameter for piping from the tank to the water crane is 203mm.
- The minimum total tank capacity required at any station is 56.5 cum.
- The recommended distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house beyond the end of a passenger platform is 11890mm.
- The minimum distance center to center of tracks in workshops for existing works is 4570mm.
- The minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level when watering engines is 6500mm.
- The minimum distance center to center of tracks in running sheds is 4570mm.
- When there is a structure between tracks, an additional distance of 500mm is required for center to center of tracks.
- The minimum distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house in small subsidiary or relay tanks is 4570mm.
- The minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level when washing engines is 7620mm.
- The minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in workshops for new works or alterations is 2745mm.
- If electric traction is not likely to be used, the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars in workshops is 6250mm.
- The minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in running sheds for a height of 1830mm above rail level is 2285mm.
- For existing works in workshops, the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure is 2285mm.
- The average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds is 760mm.
- The minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops when electric traction is not likely to be used is 5030mm.
- The minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is likely to be used is 6250mm.
- The minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds is 2515mm.
- The minimum horizontal distance for a height of 1830mm above rail level on either side of the center of the track to any continuous structure in standard 'C' railways running sheds is 2745mm.
- The minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops at a height of 1830mm above rail level is 2745mm.
- For running sheds, the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars when electric traction is likely to be used is 6250mm.
- The minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds is 2745mm.
- For a doorway width of 1370mm where electric traction is not likely to be used, the minimum height required above rail level in workshops is 6250mm.
- The minimum clear distance from the centre of track to any isolated structure in workshops for existing works is 2285mm.
- In running sheds, the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure at a height of 1830mm above rail level, in standard 'C' railways is 2745mm.
- The average depth required for ashpits in running sheds and carriage examination pits is 760mm.
- The minimum height above rail level for doorways requiring a width of 1370mm in running sheds where electric traction is likely to be used is 6250mm.
- The minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops for new works or alterations is 2285mm.
- The required distance from the centre of the track to the face of the tank house for new works or alterations to existing works is minimum 6000mm, but recommended 11890mm.
- The minimum internal diameter required for piping from a tank to a water crane is 203mm.
- In workshops, the minimum distance from center to center of tracks for new works is 5000mm.
- The minimum total tank capacity required at any station is 56825 litres.
- The height of the bottom of a tank above rail level for washing engines should be 9000mm.
- The minimum distance from the center of the track to the tank house for small subsidiary or relay tanks is any specified distance.
- The minimum distance required from the center of track to any structure in running sheds with a height of 1830mm above rail level is 2285mm.
- When adding new tracks or making alterations and a structure is present, the distance between tracks must be increased by an amount equal to the width of the structure.
- The minimum height at which the discharge orifice of a water crane must be positioned above rail level is 3660mm.
- For watering engines, the minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level is 7000mm.
- The recommended minimum distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house for existing works is 11890mm.
- The minimum internal diameter for piping from the tank to the water crane is 203mm.
- For washing engines, the minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level is 12190mm.
- The minimum total tank capacity required at any station is 56.5 cum.
- The additional minimum distance required between tracks due the structures such as O.H.E.posts is 300mm.
- In workshops, the minimum distance from center to center of tracks for new works is 5000mm.
- The minimum height above rail level required for the discharge orifice of a water crane is 3660mm.
- The minimum distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house beyond the end of a passenger platform is 7165mm.
- The minimum distance required from the center of the track to any structure in workshops for existing works is 2285mm.
- For existing works in running sheds, the minimum distance required from the center to the center of tracks is 4570mm.
- The minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure such as a pillar in workshops for new works or alterations is 2285mm.
- The minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is not likely to be used is 6250mm.
- For running sheds, the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure for a height of 1830mm above rail level is 2745mm.
- The minimum height above rail level of doorways for a width of 1370mm where electric traction is likely to be used is 6250mm.
- The average depth required for ashpits in station yards and running sheds is 760mm.
- The minimum height above rail level for doorways in workshops where electric traction is not likely to be used is 5030mm.
- The minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars where electric traction is likely to be used is 6250mm.
- For a height of 1830mm above rail level, the minimum clear distance from centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops is 2745mm.
- The minimum distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds is 2515mm.
- In workshops, the minimum height above rail level of doorways where electric traction is not likely to be used is 4875mm.
- The minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops for new works or alterations is 2285mm.
- The minimum clearance required for small subsidiary or relay tanks is 4570mm.
- Small subsidiary or relay tanks do not need to observe the minimum distance of 7165mm or 11890mm from the center of the track to the face of the tank house.
- The minimum height above rail level for watering engines is 6500mm.
- The minimum height above rail level for washing engines is 7620mm.
- The minimum distance between tracks for existing works is 4570mm.
- For new works the minimum distance between tracks in workshops is 5000mm.
- The minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in workshops for existing works is 2285mm.
- For new works or alterations in workshops the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure is 2745mm.
- When a continuous structure is present, the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track in running sheds is 2285mm.
- When a continuous structure is present, the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track in workshops is 2745mm.
- The minimum height above rail level for a doorway of 1370mm where electric traction is not likely to be used is 6250mm.
- When electric traction is likely to be used, the minimum height above rail level for a doorway of 1370mm is 6250mm.
- If electric traction is not likely to be used the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars is 6250mm.
- The minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars when electric traction is likely to be used is 6250mm.
- The minimum distance from the centre of the track to the face of the tank house beyond the end of a passenger platform is 7165mm.
- The recommended distance from the centre of the track to the face of the tank house beyond the end of a passenger platform is 11890mm.
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Test your knowledge on the minimum clearance and dimensions required for various railway structures. This quiz covers essential guidelines including tank heights, piping diameters, and clearances necessary for safe railway operations. Ideal for students and professionals in civil engineering and rail transport.
