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What is the gross load capacity of the wagon?
What is the gross load capacity of the wagon?
What is the ratio of payload to tare weight for the wagon?
What is the ratio of payload to tare weight for the wagon?
Which parameter indicates the empty speed of the wagon?
Which parameter indicates the empty speed of the wagon?
What is the wheel diameter on tread of the wagon?
What is the wheel diameter on tread of the wagon?
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What is the loading density of the wagon?
What is the loading density of the wagon?
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What is the permissible speed for the BOSTHS version of the wagon when loaded?
What is the permissible speed for the BOSTHS version of the wagon when loaded?
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Which designation has the highest axle load?
Which designation has the highest axle load?
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What notable feature does the BOSTHS M2 wagon have compared to BOSTHS M1?
What notable feature does the BOSTHS M2 wagon have compared to BOSTHS M1?
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Which wagon is classified as a high speed version of BOST?
Which wagon is classified as a high speed version of BOST?
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What is the maximum permissible speed for the BOXNR wagon when loaded?
What is the maximum permissible speed for the BOXNR wagon when loaded?
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Which of the following wagons has an operational speed restriction of 50 Kmph?
Which of the following wagons has an operational speed restriction of 50 Kmph?
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Which type of wagon is indicated as a 'rehab wagon' with replacement of side walls?
Which type of wagon is indicated as a 'rehab wagon' with replacement of side walls?
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What is the maximum axle load for BOXNEL wagons?
What is the maximum axle load for BOXNEL wagons?
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What is the gross load capacity of a BOXNEL wagon?
What is the gross load capacity of a BOXNEL wagon?
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Which type of brake system is equipped on BOXNEL wagons?
Which type of brake system is equipped on BOXNEL wagons?
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What is the cubic capacity of a BOXNEL wagon?
What is the cubic capacity of a BOXNEL wagon?
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What is the maximum speed of a BOXNEL wagon when loaded?
What is the maximum speed of a BOXNEL wagon when loaded?
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How many wagons can be included in one train of BOXNEL wagons?
How many wagons can be included in one train of BOXNEL wagons?
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What determines the ratio of gross load to tare weight of the BOXNEL wagon?
What determines the ratio of gross load to tare weight of the BOXNEL wagon?
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What is the tare weight of a BOXNEL wagon?
What is the tare weight of a BOXNEL wagon?
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What is the length of the BOXNEL wagon over couplers in millimeters?
What is the length of the BOXNEL wagon over couplers in millimeters?
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What is the maximum axle load that the BOXNHA wagon can handle?
What is the maximum axle load that the BOXNHA wagon can handle?
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What is the gross load (combined payload and tare) capacity of the BOXNHA wagon?
What is the gross load (combined payload and tare) capacity of the BOXNHA wagon?
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What is the ratio of gross load to tare weight for the BOXNHA wagon?
What is the ratio of gross load to tare weight for the BOXNHA wagon?
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Which of the following features does not describe the BOXNHA wagon?
Which of the following features does not describe the BOXNHA wagon?
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What is the payload capacity of the BoxNham wagon?
What is the payload capacity of the BoxNham wagon?
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What is the floor area of the BOXNHA wagon?
What is the floor area of the BOXNHA wagon?
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How many wagons can fit in a single train of BOXNHA wagons?
How many wagons can fit in a single train of BOXNHA wagons?
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What is the ratio of payload to tare weight for the BoxNham wagon?
What is the ratio of payload to tare weight for the BoxNham wagon?
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What type of brake system does the BOXNHA wagon utilize?
What type of brake system does the BOXNHA wagon utilize?
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What is the gross load capacity of the BoxNham wagon?
What is the gross load capacity of the BoxNham wagon?
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What is the track loading density for the BOXNHA wagon?
What is the track loading density for the BOXNHA wagon?
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How many wagons are there per rake for the BoxNham wagon?
How many wagons are there per rake for the BoxNham wagon?
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What is the maximum speed of the BoxNham wagon when loaded?
What is the maximum speed of the BoxNham wagon when loaded?
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What is the difference between the wheel diameter when new and worn for the BOXNHA wagon?
What is the difference between the wheel diameter when new and worn for the BOXNHA wagon?
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What is the loading density of the BoxNham wagon?
What is the loading density of the BoxNham wagon?
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What is the internal height from the rail level of the BOXNHA wagon?
What is the internal height from the rail level of the BOXNHA wagon?
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What is the wheel diameter on tread for the BoxNham wagon?
What is the wheel diameter on tread for the BoxNham wagon?
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What type of coupler is used in the BoxNham wagon?
What type of coupler is used in the BoxNham wagon?
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What is the height inside the BoxNham wagon from the rail?
What is the height inside the BoxNham wagon from the rail?
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What is the nominal maximum axle load for the BoxNham wagon?
What is the nominal maximum axle load for the BoxNham wagon?
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What is the loading density for the BOMN wagon?
What is the loading density for the BOMN wagon?
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Which type of bearing is used in the BOMN wagon?
Which type of bearing is used in the BOMN wagon?
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What is the nominal maximum axle load for the BOMN wagon?
What is the nominal maximum axle load for the BOMN wagon?
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What is the height inside the BOMN wagon from the rail level?
What is the height inside the BOMN wagon from the rail level?
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What is the total number of wagons per rake for the BOMN variant?
What is the total number of wagons per rake for the BOMN variant?
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What determines the gross load capacity of the BOMN wagon?
What determines the gross load capacity of the BOMN wagon?
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Which parameter indicates the length over buffer/couplers for the BOMN wagon?
Which parameter indicates the length over buffer/couplers for the BOMN wagon?
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What is the nominal maximum axle load for the cement wagon?
What is the nominal maximum axle load for the cement wagon?
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Which type of construction is utilized in the design of the wagon introduced in 1994?
Which type of construction is utilized in the design of the wagon introduced in 1994?
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Which feature best indicates a difference between the fly ash and cement wagons regarding payload capacity?
Which feature best indicates a difference between the fly ash and cement wagons regarding payload capacity?
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What is the key improvement of the bogie rail wagon design compared to the earlier design of the BRH wagon?
What is the key improvement of the bogie rail wagon design compared to the earlier design of the BRH wagon?
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What is the specific loading density for the cement wagon?
What is the specific loading density for the cement wagon?
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What is the cubic capacity of the BOXNHL (MBS) wagon?
What is the cubic capacity of the BOXNHL (MBS) wagon?
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What is the difference in loading density between the BOXN and BOXNHL wagons?
What is the difference in loading density between the BOXN and BOXNHL wagons?
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Which wagon type has the highest payload capacity?
Which wagon type has the highest payload capacity?
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What parameter indicates the number of wagons per rake for both BOXN and BOXNHL wagons?
What parameter indicates the number of wagons per rake for both BOXN and BOXNHL wagons?
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Which parameter shows the ratio of payload to tare for the BOXNHL (MBS) wagon?
Which parameter shows the ratio of payload to tare for the BOXNHL (MBS) wagon?
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What is the overall width of the BOXNHL (MBS) wagon?
What is the overall width of the BOXNHL (MBS) wagon?
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What is the loading density of the BOXN wagon?
What is the loading density of the BOXN wagon?
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Which wagon has a gross load of 91.6 t?
Which wagon has a gross load of 91.6 t?
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What is the speed for the BOXNHL (MBS) wagon when loaded?
What is the speed for the BOXNHL (MBS) wagon when loaded?
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What feature of the BCN covered wagon results in increased height while keeping volumetric capacity the same?
What feature of the BCN covered wagon results in increased height while keeping volumetric capacity the same?
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Which of the following represents the height of the BCN covered wagon from the rail level?
Which of the following represents the height of the BCN covered wagon from the rail level?
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What describes the construction method used for the BCN covered wagon?
What describes the construction method used for the BCN covered wagon?
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What is the approximate tare weight of the BCN covered wagon?
What is the approximate tare weight of the BCN covered wagon?
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Which parameter indicates that the BCN covered wagon has a high loading capacity relative to its tare weight?
Which parameter indicates that the BCN covered wagon has a high loading capacity relative to its tare weight?
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What is the length of the BCN covered wagon when measured over couplers?
What is the length of the BCN covered wagon when measured over couplers?
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What is the maximum axle load capacity of the BCN covered wagon?
What is the maximum axle load capacity of the BCN covered wagon?
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What measurement indicates the internal height of the BCN covered wagon?
What measurement indicates the internal height of the BCN covered wagon?
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Which type of brake system is employed in the BCN covered wagon?
Which type of brake system is employed in the BCN covered wagon?
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What is the length of the journal centers for the BCN covered wagon?
What is the length of the journal centers for the BCN covered wagon?
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Which of the following parameters indicates the payload of the BOSTHS wagon?
Which of the following parameters indicates the payload of the BOSTHS wagon?
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What is the wheel diameter difference between a new and worn BOSTHS wagon?
What is the wheel diameter difference between a new and worn BOSTHS wagon?
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Which of the following features is standard for the BOSTHS wagon?
Which of the following features is standard for the BOSTHS wagon?
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What is the correct ratio of gross load to tare weight for the BOSTHS wagon?
What is the correct ratio of gross load to tare weight for the BOSTHS wagon?
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What is the maximum speed of the BOSTHS wagon when empty?
What is the maximum speed of the BOSTHS wagon when empty?
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In what context is the term 'bogie centers' used when discussing the BOSTHS wagon?
In what context is the term 'bogie centers' used when discussing the BOSTHS wagon?
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What is the cubic capacity of the BOSTHS wagon?
What is the cubic capacity of the BOSTHS wagon?
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Which of the following best describes the height of the BOSTHS wagon from the rail level when loaded?
Which of the following best describes the height of the BOSTHS wagon from the rail level when loaded?
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How many wagons can be included in a single train of BOSTHS wagons?
How many wagons can be included in a single train of BOSTHS wagons?
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What does the term 'track loading density' refer to in the context of the BOSTHS wagon?
What does the term 'track loading density' refer to in the context of the BOSTHS wagon?
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Study Notes
Wagon Maintenance Manual
- A comprehensive Wagon Maintenance Manual was published in 2001.
- Developments include new stock, stainless steel wagons, permissible loading, bogie-mounted air brake systems, and twin pipe air brake systems.
- Revisions were needed due to changes in maintenance patterns and requirements.
Optimum Wagon Performance
- Preventive maintenance: Essential to avoid defects.
- Defect resolution: Promptly address defects to keep wagons operational until the next scheduled maintenance.
- Minimize detention: Keep examination and repair times to a minimum.
- Identify recurring failures: Study frequent failures of similar nature to improve design and eliminate causes.
Maintenance Schedules
- Various procedures and schedules are prepared by Railway Board, RDSO, and IRCA.
- Instructions are often issued piecemeal.
- This manual consolidates instructions to ensure uniformity.
- References for detailed instructions are provided when applicable.
Manual Scope
- This manual does not cover special stock or ODCs.
- Important instructions and references are listed at the end of the chapter.
- The latest edition of IRCA Part III is referenced throughout the manual, where applicable.
Wagon Handling
- Proper wagon handling minimizes damage and subsequent repair needs.
- This plays a crucial role in wagon fleet effectiveness in addition to maintenance.
Wagon Parameters
- The document presents important dimensions and sketches of various wagon types used by Indian Railways.
- Details on new wagon types, axle loads, spring configurations, and permissible speeds are included.
- Railway Board and RDSO instructions on the latest position of axle load, spring configurations, and permissible speed are referenced.
- Speed certificates are available on the RDSO website.
Tables
- Tables 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 present different types of wagons.
- Details for each wagon type include designation, axle load, bogie, springs, and permissible speed.
- Additional information like specific wagon designs, intended use, and related remarks are given.
Standard Modifications and Infrastructure
- A new chapter (Chapter 11) detailing standard infrastructure required in wagon depots was added to the manual.
- A list of important modifications is in Appendix II.
- Paragraph numbering scheme uses a 3/4 figure code.
Numbering Scheme
- Tables and figures are numbered sequentially, within a chapter, using a decimal point to separate the chapter number and serial number.
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This quiz covers essential aspects of wagon maintenance as outlined in the comprehensive Wagon Maintenance Manual published in 2001. Topics include preventive maintenance, defect resolution, and maintenance schedules developed by relevant railway organizations. Understand the crucial components needed to ensure optimum wagon performance and reduce downtime.