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What is the minimum height above rail level for the discharge orifice of a water crane?
What is the minimum internal diameter for piping from the tank to the water crane?
What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station?
What is the recommended distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house beyond the end of a passenger platform?
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What is the minimum distance center to center of tracks in workshops for existing works?
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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 distance center to center of tracks in running sheds?
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What additional distance is required for center to center of tracks where there is a structure between tracks?
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In the case of small subsidiary or relay tanks, which minimum distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house does not need to be observed?
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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 or alterations?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for a doorway width of 1370mm 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 continuous structure in running sheds for a height of 1830mm above rail level?
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For existing works in workshops, what is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure?
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If electric traction is not likely to be used, what is the minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars in workshops?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 1830 mm 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?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds?
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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?
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What is the minimum clear distance from the centre of track to any isolated structure in workshops for existing works?
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In running sheds, what is 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?
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What is the average depth required for ashpits in running sheds and carriage examination pits?
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What is the minimum height above rail level for doorways requiring a width of 1370mm in running sheds 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 continuous structure in workshops for new works or alterations?
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What is the required distance from the centre of the track to the face of the tank house for new works or alterations to existing works?
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What is the minimum internal diameter required for piping from a tank to a water crane?
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In workshops, what is the minimum distance from center to center of tracks for new works?
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What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station in litres?
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What height should the bottom of a tank be above rail level for washing engines?
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Which clearance is NOT necessary for small subsidiary or relay tanks with respect to the distance from the center of track to tank house?
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What is the minimum distance required from the center of track to any structure in running sheds with a height of 1830mm above rail level?
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When adding new tracks or making alterations, what is the distance that must be increased between tracks when a structure is present?
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What is the minimum height at which the discharge orifice of a water crane must be positioned above rail level?
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For watering engines, what is the minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level?
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What is the recommended minimum distance from the center of the track to the face of the tank house for existing works?
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What is the minimum internal diameter for piping from the tank to the water crane?
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For washing engines, what is the minimum height required for the bottom of the tank above rail level?
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What is the minimum total tank capacity required at any station in cum?
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What additional minimum distance is required between tracks due to structures such as O.H.E. posts?
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In workshops, what is the minimum distance from center to center of tracks for new works?
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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 from the center of the track to the face of the tank house beyond the end of a passenger platform?
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What is the minimum distance required from the center of the track to any structure in workshops for existing works?
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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 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?
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For running sheds, what is the minimum clear distance from the centre 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 of doorways for a width of 1370mm where electric traction is likely to be used?
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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 where 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?
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For a height of 1830 mm above rail level, what is the minimum clear distance from centre of the track to any continuous structure in workshops?
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What is the minimum distance from the centre of the track to any isolated structure in running sheds?
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Study Notes
Water Tanks and Cranes
- Minimum height from rail level to the discharge orifice of a water crane: 3660mm
- Minimum distance from track center to the face of the tank house: 7165mm (minimum), 11890mm (recommended)
- Minimum height of the tank bottom above rail level: 7620mm (watering engines), 12190mm (washing engines)
- Minimum total capacity for water tanks at any station: 56.5 cubic meters or 56825 liters
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to water crane: 203mm
Workshops and Running Sheds
- Minimum center-to-center track distance: 4570mm (existing works and workshops), 5260mm (new works and running sheds)
- Increased center-to-center distance required when a structure exists between tracks (e.g., overhead crane posts)
- Minimum clear distance from track center to any isolated structure (e.g., pillars): 2285mm (existing workshops), 2360mm (new workshops), 2515mm (running sheds)
Clear Distance for Continuous Structures
- Minimum clear distance from track center to continuous structures (height of 1830mm above rail level): 2745mm (workshops), 3275mm (running sheds)
- For "C" Railway standards, minimum horizontal distance to any continuous structure in running sheds (height of 1830mm): 2745mm on either side of the track center
Overhead Structures
- Minimum height from rail level to overhead tie bars, girders, etc. in workshops and running sheds: 5030mm (electric traction unlikely), 6250mm (electric traction likely)
Doorways
- Minimum height from rail level to doorways (width of 1370mm on either side of the track center) in workshops and running sheds: 4875mm (electric traction unlikely), 6250mm (electric traction likely)
Ashpits
- Average depth for ashpits in station yards, pits in running sheds, and carriage examination pits: 760mm
- Ashpit placement on run-through lines should be avoided if possible.
Water Tanks and Water Cranes
- Water crane discharge orifice minimum height above rail level: 3660mm
- Minimum distance from track centre to tank house face:
- Less than 60 metres beyond a passenger platform end:
- Minimum: 7165mm
- Recommended: 11890mm (for platform extension and additional track/platform in the future)
- Less than 60 metres beyond a passenger platform end:
- Tank bottom minimum height above rail level at water column:
- For watering engines: 7620mm
- For washing engines: 12190mm
- Minimum total tank capacity at any station: 56.5 cubic meters or 56,825 liters
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to water crane: 203mm
Workshops and Running Sheds
- Minimum track centre-to-centre distance:
- Existing works: 4570mm
- New works or alterations:
- Workshops: 4570mm
- Running sheds: 5260mm
- Centre-to-centre track distance needs to be increased based on the structure width (e.g., overhead electric equipment post)
- Minimum clear distance from track centre to isolated structures (pillars):
- Workshops:
- Existing works: 2285mm
- New works or alterations: 2360mm
- Running sheds: 2515mm
- Workshops:
- Minimum clear distance for a height of 1830mm above rail level from track centre to continuous structures:
- Workshops: 2745mm
- Running sheds: 3275mm
- Minimum height above rail level for overhead tie bars, girders, etc. in workshops and running sheds:
- Where electric traction is not likely to be used: 5030mm
- Where electric traction is likely to be used: 6250mm
- Minimum height above rail level for doorways (1370mm wide on each track side):
- Where electric traction is not likely to be used: 4875mm
- Where electric traction is likely to be used: 6250mm
Ashpits
- Average depth for ashpits in station yards, pits in running sheds, and carriage examination pits: 760mm
- Avoid siting ashpits on run-through lines if possible.
Water Tanks and Water Cranes
- Minimum height for water crane discharge orifice above rail level: 3660mm
- Minimum distance from track center to tank house face:
- 7165mm (minimum)
- 11890mm (recommended)
- Minimum height for tank bottom above rail level:
- 7620mm (watering engines)
- 12190mm (washing engines)
- Minimum total tank capacity: 56.5 cubic meters or 56825 liters
- Minimum internal diameter for piping from tank to water crane: 203mm
Workshops and Running Sheds
- Minimum center-to-center track distance:
- 4570mm (existing works)
- 4570mm (workshops, new or alterations)
- 5260mm (running sheds, new or alterations)
- Minimum clear distance from track center to isolated structures:
- 2285mm (workshops, existing)
- 2360mm (workshops, new or alterations)
- 2515mm (running sheds)
- Minimum clear distance for continuous structures, 1830mm above rail level:
- 2745mm (workshops)
- 3275mm (running sheds)
- Minimum height for overhead tie bars/girders:
- 5030mm (electric traction unlikely)
- 6250mm (electric traction likely)
- Minimum height for doorways, 1370mm wide on either side of track center:
- 4875mm (electric traction unlikely)
- 6250mm (electric traction likely)
Ashpits
- Average depth for ash pits: 760mm
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Test your knowledge on the regulations for water tanks and workshop designs for cranes. This quiz covers minimum height, distances, capacities, and clearances essential for safe operational standards. Ideal for engineering and construction students or professionals.
