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Chapter IV(A) - Rolling Stock (Carriage & Wagon) Wheels & Axles 1 Wheel gauge, or distance apart, for all wheel flanges Maximum 1602mm Minimum 1599mm 2 (i) Maxi...

Chapter IV(A) - Rolling Stock (Carriage & Wagon) Wheels & Axles 1 Wheel gauge, or distance apart, for all wheel flanges Maximum 1602mm Minimum 1599mm 2 (i) Maximum diameter on the tread of new carriage or wagon 1092mm wheel, measured at 63.5 mm from wheel gauge face (ii) Minimum diameter on the tread of new carriage or wagon 914mm wheel, measured at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face Note: Minimum diameter on tread of new wagon wheel, measured at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face can be reduced to 840mm, subject to following conditions; (a) For operation of loaded wagons on curves sharper than 875m radius. (i) On Grade 880 rail (as per IRS-T-12-2009 specification), speed restriction of 65kmph at axle load of more than 22t & up to 23t and of 45kmph at axle load more than 23t & up to 25t (ii) On grade 1175HT rails, no speed restriction. (b) No speed restriction on curves flatter than 875m radius. (c) Limit of wheel flat 50mm for operation of loaded wagons at axle load more than 22t & up to 25t. Note: For other rail grades and wheel diameters, separate study will be required. 3 Minimum projection for flange of New tyre, measured from tread 28.5mm at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face 4 Maximum projection for flange of worn tyre, measured from tread 35.0mm at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face 5 Maximum thickness of flange of tyre, measured from wheel gauge 29.4mm face at 13mm from outer edge of flange 6 Minimum thickness of flange of tyre, measured from wheel gauge 16mm face at 13mm. from outer edge of flange 7 Minimum width of tyre 127mm 8 Incline of tread 1 in 20 Height of Floors 9 Maximum height above rail level for floor of any unloaded vehicle including goods 1345mm vehicle having side doors for platform loading/ unloading Note: Not applicable for goods vehicles not having side doors 10 Minimum height above rail level for floor of any fully loaded vehicle other 1200mm than goods vehicle 23 11 Minimum height above rail level for floor of any fully loaded goods 1145mm vehicle which has side doors for platform loading/ unloading Note: Not applicable for goods vehicles not having side doors Note: Maximum/Minimum floor height of such goods vehicle which does not have side doors for platform loading/ unloading, should be determined keeping in view the profile of the maximum moving dimension to diagram no. 1D particularly with respect to width of wagon at various heights. Buffers & Couplings 12 Distance apart for centers of buffers 1956mm 13 Maximum height above rail level for centre of buffers & CBC couplers for unloaded vehicle 1105mm 14 Minimum height above rail level for centre of buffers & CBC couplers for fully loaded vehicle 1030mm Note: In case of wagons operated in unitization concept having different coupler heights, the maximum height of coupling line at the outer ends of the Unit shall be as per clause 13 & minimum height of coupling line at the outer ends of the Unit shall be as per clause 14. The minimum height of coupling line at other than outer ends shall not be less than 770mm in fully loaded condition and 845mm in unloaded condition. Wheel Base & Length of Vehicles 15 Maximum rigid wheel base for four wheeled vehicles 6100mm 16 Minimum distance apart of bogie centres for bogie vehicles 5400mm 17 Maximum distance apart of bogie centres for bogie vehicles 14900mm 18 (i) Minimum rigid wheel base for bogie truck of any vehicle 1830mm (ii) Minimum rigid wheel base for bogie truck of passenger vehicle 2440mm 19 Maximum length of body or roof for: (a) 4- wheeled vehicle 8540mm (b) Bogie vehicles 21340mm Note: (i) Maximum length of body or roof of bogie vehicles can be upto 23540 mm, subject to tapering of the ends in a manner that the end throw, when calculated as per Appendix, is same as that for ICF coach of 21340 mm length and within this Schedule of Dimensions. (ii) A cornice may project beyond the maximum permissible length of the roof up to 51mm in the case of(a) above, beyond each end of the vehicle. 24  (iii) Fittings on the end of a vehicle, such as step iron, vacuum brake piping, electrical connections, vestibule etc., need not be kept within the prescribed maximum permissible lengths for bodies of vehicles, but may project beyond the end of the body to a reasonable extent. 20 Maximum length over centre buffer couplers or side buffers: (a) 4 – wheeled vehicle 9810mm (b) Bogie vehicles 22300mm Note: Maximum length over the centre buffer couplers or side buffers can be increased up to 24000mm for Bogie Vehicles, in accordance to maximum length of body or roof. However, the maximum length over the centre buffer couplers or side buffers for longer coaches shall be so arranged that difference between length over side buffers and length of body or roof is not less than 460mm. 21 Maximum distance apart between any two adjacent axles 12345mm Maximum Moving Dimensions (See diagram 1D) 22 Maximum width over all projections at 102mm above rail level, when 2440mm fully loaded 23 Maximum width over all projections, at 305mm above rail level, when 3050mm fully loaded 24 Maximum width over all projections from 305mm above rail level, to 3050mm 940mm above rail level, when fully loaded 25 Maximum width over all projection from 940mm above rail level to 3050mm increasing 1082mm above rail level, when fully loaded gradually to 3150mm 26 Maximum width over all projection from 1082mm above rail level, to 3150mm increasing 1170mm above rail level, when fully loaded gradually to3250mm Note: For freight bogie vehicles with maximum length of body or roof upto 14500mm and bogie centre distance upto 10000mm, maximum width overall projections from 305mm above rail level to 1060mm above rail level, when fully loaded, can be relaxed to 3135mm instead of 3050mm. 27 Maximum width over all projections from 1170mm above rail level, 3250mm when fully loaded to a height of 3735mm when empty (i) Guttering, side lamps and destination boards may project 76 mm on each side beyond the dimensions given above from a height of 2895 mm to 3355 mm above rail level, upto a maximum over all width of 3402 mm. (ii) Coach number plates may project 25mm on each side beyond the dimension given above from a height of 2590 mm to 2895mm above rail level, upto a maximum over all width of 3300mm. 25  (iii) Reservation card holders may project 25mm on each side beyond the dimensions given above from a height of 1750 mm to 1980 mm above rail level upto a maximum over all width of 3300 mm. (iv) The doors are to be either sliding or opening inwards. Hand bolts, door locks, handles and window bars shall not, however, project beyond the dimensions given against item above. 28 Maximum width over open doors, including all projections 4040mm for passenger vehicles 29 Maximum width over open doors, including all projections 4265mm for goods vehicles Note: Doors of horse boxes, brake vans, luggage vans and rising and falling flap doors of goods wagons are exempted from this rule. 30 Maximum height above rail level for a width of 1015mm on 4265mm either side of the centre of unloaded vehicles 31 Maximum height above rail level at sides of 3735mm unloaded vehicles Note : i) Destination boards for passenger vehicles may project 76 mm above the dimensions upto a maximum height above rail level at sides of vehicles when empty. ii) (Applicable for clause 27, 28 & 31) In case of stocks exceeding the 1929 profile and within the maximum moving dimensions shown in diagram 1D, clearance of the following railway is required to be obtained for the following locations before permitting the stock for the general adoption: S.No. Railway Section Location 1 2 3 4 1. E.Railway Andal-Sainthia Chord Br.No.66 2. N.F.Railway Old Malda -Singhabad Tangon Br. 3. S.E.Railway Tata-Rourkela Up Saranda Tunnel 4. S.E.C.Railway Bilaspur-Katni Dn Bhortonk Tunnel 32 Minimum height above rail level when fully loaded for a width of 91mm 1220mm on either side of centre of track with the exception of wheels and attachments thereto (vide note below) Note: A tyre or an attachment of a wheel may project below the minimum height of 91 mm from a distance of 51 mm inside to 216 mm outside of the gauge face of the wheel. 26 33 Minimum height above rail level, when fully loaded at 1525 mm 305mm from centre of track Loading Gauge for Goods 34 Maximum width 3250mm 35 Maximum height above rail level at center 4265mm 36 Maximum height above rail level at sides 3735mm Note: The loading gauge is for testing loaded and empty vehicles; the maximum moving dimensions are given in items 27, 28, 30 and 31 above. 27  CHAPTER IV (B) Rolling stock, 3660 mm wide stock Note : These dimensions shall not be adopted in designs for rolling stock without the special sanction of the Railway Board in each case. Maximum future moving dimensions: (See diagram No. 1-A) 1 Maximum width over all projections: (i) At 102mm above rail level, when fully loaded 2895mm (ii) At 305mm above rail level, when fully loaded 3505mm (iii) From 305mm above rail level to 1145mm above rail level when 3505mm fully loaded (iv) From 1145mm above rail level, when fully loaded to a height 3660mm of 3355mm when empty (v) At 4265mm above rail level, when empty 3505mm 2 Maximum width over open doors, including all projections, for passenger vehicles 4495mm 3 Maximum width over open doors, including all projections, for goods vehicles 4500mm Note: Doors of horse boxes, brake vans, luggage vans and rising and falling flap doors of goods wagons are exempted from this rule. 4 Maximum height above rail level for a width of 915mm on either side of the 4725mm centre of unloaded vehicles 5 Maximum height above rail level at sides of unloaded vehicles 4265mm 6 Minimum height above rail level, when fully loaded for a width of 1450mm 102mm on either side of centre of track, with the exception of wheels and attachments thereto (vide note below) Note: A tyre or an attachment to a wheel may project below the minimum height of 102mm from a distance of 51mm inside to 216mm outside of the gauge face of the wheel. 7 Minimum height above rail level, when fully loaded at 1755mm from centre of track 305mm Loading gauge for goods: 8 (i) Maximum width at a height of 3380mm above rail level 3710mm (ii) Maximum width at a height of 4295mm above rail level 3555mm 9 Maximum height above rail level for a width of 915mm on either side 4750mm of the centre of track 10 Maximum height above rail level at sides 4295mm Note: The loading gauge is for testing loaded and empty vehicles, the maximum moving dimensions are given in items 1(iv), 4 and 5 above. 28  Chapter IV (C) Rolling Stock (Locomotive) Wheel and axles: 1 Wheel gauge or distance apart for wheel flanges: (a) Wheels with thick flanges/wear adopted wheel profile 1596mm (b) Wheels with standard flanges 1600mm (c) Wheels with thin flanges 1600mm (d) Wheels without flanges 1600mm (See item 5 for identification of thick/wear adopted, standard & thin flanges) 2 (i) Maximum diameter on the tread of new locomotive carrying 1250mm wheels measured at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face (ii) Minimum diameter on the tread of new locomotive carrying 914mm wheels measured at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face. 3 Minimum projection for flange of new tyre measured from tread at 28.5mm 63.5mm from wheel gauge face 4 Maximum projection for flange of worn tyre measured from tread at 35mm 63.5mm from wheel gauge face 5 Maximum and minimum thicknesses of tyre flanges measured at 13mm from outer edge of flange: Max. Min. (a) Thick flanges/wear adopted wheel profile 32mm - (b) Standard flanges 28mm - (c) Thin flanges 18mm - Note: (i) The above values of flange thicknesses are measured from the back face of the tyre. (ii) Minimum size of flange of locomotive tyres shall be determined by condemning profile gauge which specifies the minimum thickness and the limits of angularity of the flange on the gauge face. 6 Minimum width of tyres: (a) Locomotive coupled wheels 133mm (b) Locomotive wheels other than coupled 127mm 7 Incline of tread 1 in 20 for all profiles except wear adopted profile for which the tread inclination of 1 in 20 will merge with radii of the wear adopted profile 29 Buffers & Couplings: 8 Distance apart for centres of buffers 1956mm 9 Maximum height above rail level for centres of buffers & CBC for empty locomotive 1105mm 10 Minimum height above rail level for centres of buffers & CBC when fully loaded 1030mm Maximum Moving Dimensions: (see New Diagrams 1D) 11. Maximum length of body or roof 21340mm Note: Maximum length of body or roof can be upto 23540mm, subject to tapering of the ends in a manner that the end-throw, when calculated as per Appendix, is same as that for ICF coach of 21340mm length and within this Schedule of Dimensions. 12 Maximum length over centre buffer couplers or side buffers 22300mm Note: Maximum length over the centre buffer couplers or side buffers can be increased upto 24000mm for Bogie Vehicles, in accordance to maximum length of body or roof. However, length over the centre buffer couplers or side buffers be so arranged that difference between length over side buffers and length of body or roof is not less than 460mm. 13. Maximum width over all projections: (i) At 91mm above rail level, when fully loaded 2440mm (ii) At 91mm to 305mm above rail level, when fully loaded 2440mm increasing gradually to 3050mm (iii) From 305mm above rail level, to 940mm above rail level, when fully loaded 3050mm (iv) From 940mm above rail level, to 1082mm above rail level, when fully loaded 3050mm increasing gradually to 3150mm (v) From 1082mm above rail level, to 1170mm above rail level, when fully loaded 3150mm increasing gradually to 3250mm (vi) From 1170mm above rail level, when fully loaded to a height of 3735mm 3250mm above rail level, when empty Note: (i) Maximum width over all projections from 925mm (minimum in all conditions) above rail level to 1082mm above rail level, when fully loaded can be 3075mm (in the bogie portion only). (ii) Maximum distance apart of bogie centres (i.e. pivot centres) for locomotives shall be 15810mm, subject to the condition that width of locomotive at the centre is such that mid-throw, when calculated as per Appendix, is same as that for ICF coach of 21340mm length and within this Schedule of Dimensions. 30 14 Maximum height above rail level for a width of 1015mm on either side of 4265mm the centre of unloaded vehicle 15 Maximum height above rail level at sides of empty locomotives 3735mm Maximum Moving Dimensions for X-Class locomotives 16 Maximum width overall projections (i) At 102mm above rail level, when fully loaded 2440mm (ii) From 305 mm above rail level to 1110 mm above rail level, when fully loaded 3135mm (iii) From 1110mm above rail level to a height of 1145mm above rail level, 3135mm when fully loaded increasing gradually to 3200mm (iv) From 1145 mm above rail level when fully loaded to a height of 3200mm 3735 mm above rail level, when empty 17 Maximum height above rail level for width of 305 mm on either side 4470mm of centre of empty locomotives Note: The dimension given in item no. 17 shall not be adopted without obtaining prior approval of Railway Board. 18 Maximum height above rail level at sides of empty locomotives 3735mm 19 Minimum height above rail level when fully loaded for a width 91mm of 1220 mm on either side of centre of track with the exception of wheels and attachments thereto (vide note below) Note: A tyre or an attachment to a wheel or sand pipes in line with the wheel may project below the minimum height of 91mm from a distance of 51mm inside to 216 mm outside of the gauge face of the wheel. 20 Minimum height above rail level when fully loaded at 1525 mm from centre of track 305mm 31  Chapter IV (D) - Rolling Stock (Track Machines) Note: Any Rail bound vehicle used for track laying and track maintenance will be treated as Track Machines. Provisions under this chapter shall be applicable for Track machines. Wheels & Axles 1 Wheel gauge, or distance apart, for all wheel flanges Maximum 1602mm Minimum 1599mm 2 (i) Maximum diameter on the tread of new carriage or wagon 1092mm wheel, measured at 63.5 mm from wheel gauge face (ii) Minimum diameter on the tread of new carriage or wagon 730mm wheel, measured at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face 3 Minimum projection for flange of New tyre, measured from tread 27.5mm at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face 4 Maximum projection for flange of worn tyre, measured from tread 35.0mm at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face 5 Maximum thickness of flange of tyre, measured from wheel gauge 32mm face at 13mm from outer edge of flange 6 Minimum thickness of flange of tyre, measured from wheel gauge 16mm face at 13mm. from outer edge of flange 7 Minimum width of tyre 127mm 8 Incline of tread 1 in 20 Height of Floors 9 Maximum height above rail level for floor of unloaded vehicle 2100mm 10 Minimum height above rail level for floor of any fully loaded vehicle 1145mm Buffers & Couplings 11 Distance apart for centers of buffers 1956mm 12 Maximum height above rail level for centres of buffers & CBC couplers 1105mm for unloaded vehicle 13 Minimum height above rail level for centers of buffers & CBC couplers 1030mm when fully loaded 32 Wheel Base & Length of Vehicles 14 Maximum rigid wheel base for four wheeled vehicles 6100mm Note: Maximum rigid wheel base can be upto 8000mm subject to maximum speed in train formation shall be 60kmph. Speed restriction on other aspects has not been considered. 15 Minimum distance apart of bogie centres for bogie vehicles 5400mm 16 Maximum distance apart of bogie centres for bogie vehicles 16000mm Note: Maximum distance apart of bogie centres for bogie vehicle more than 14900 mm shall be permitted, subject to the condition that mid-throw, when calculated as per Appendix, shall be same or less as that for ICF coach of 21340mm length and within this Schedule of Dimensions. 17 Minimum rigid wheel base for bogie truck of any vehicle 1800mm 18 Maximum length of body or roof for: (a) 4- wheeled vehicle 8540mm Note: Maximum length of body or roof can be upto 13590mm, subject to maximum speed in train formation shall be 60kmph. Speed restriction on other aspects has not been considered. (b) Bogie vehicles 21340mm Note: (i) In case of single unit, maximum length of body or roof can be upto 23540mm, subject to tapering of the ends in a manner that the end-throw, when calculated as per Appendix, is same as that for ICF coach of 21340mm length and within this Schedule of Dimensions. (ii) In case of two unit of Track Machines coupled together and working as one unit, maximum length of body or roof can be upto 38200mm, subject to in a manner that the end throw, when calculated as per Appendix, is same as that for ICF coach of 21340mm length and within this Schedule of Dimensions. 19 Maximum length over centre buffer couplers or side buffers: (a) 4 – wheeled vehicle 9810mm Note: Maximum length over centre buffer couplers or side buffers can be upto 14780mm, subject to maximum speed in train formation shall be 60kmph. Speed restriction on other aspects has not been considered. (b) Bogie vehicles 22300mm Note: (i) In case of single unit, maximum length over the centre buffer couplers or side buffers can be increased upto24000mm for Bogie Vehicles, in accordance to maximum length of body or roof. However, length over the centre buffer couplers or side buffers be so arranged that difference between length over side buffers and length of body or roof is not less than 460mm. (ii) In case of two unit of Track Machines coupled together and working as one unit, maximum length over the centre buffer couplers or side buffers can be increased up to 39440mm, subject to in a manner that the end throw for each unit, when calculated as per Appendix, is same as that for ICF coach of 21340 mm length and within this Schedule of Dimensions. 33 20 Maximum distance apart between any two adjacent axles 14170mm Note: Maximum distance apart of any two adjacent axles more than 12345 mm shall be permitted, subject to the condition that mid-throw, when calculated as per Appendix, is same or less as that for ICF coach of 21340mm length and within this Schedule of Dimensions. Maximum Moving Dimensions (See diagram 1D) 21 Maximum width over all projections at 91mm above rail level, when 2440mm fully loaded 22 Maximum width over all projections, at 305mm above rail level, when 3050mm fully loaded 23 Maximum width over all projections from 305mm above rail level, to 3050mm 940mm above rail level, when fully loaded 24 Maximum width over all projection from 940mm above rail level to 3050mm increasing 1082mm above rail level, when fully loaded gradually to 3150mm 25 Maximum width over all projection from 1082mm above rail level, to 3150mm increasing 1170mm above rail level, when fully loaded gradually to 3250mm 26 Maximum width over all projections from 1170mm above rail level, 3250mm when fully loaded to a height of 3735mm when empty (i) Guttering and side lamps may project 76 mm on each side beyond the dimensions given above from a height of 2895 mm to 3355 mm above rail level, upto a maximum over all width of 3402 mm. (ii) The doors are to be either sliding or opening inwards. Hand bolts, door locks, handles and window bars shall not, however, project beyond the dimensions given against item above. 27 Maximum width over open doors, including all projections 4265mm for vehicles 28 Maximum height above rail level for a width of 1015mm on 4265mm either side of the centre of unloaded vehicles 29 Maximum height above rail level at sides of 3735mm unloaded vehicles Note: In case of stocks exceeding the 1929 profile and within the maximum moving dimensions shown in diagram 1D, clearance of the following railway is required to be obtained for the following locations before permitting the stock for the general adoption: 34  S.No. Railway Section Location 1 2 3 4 1. E. Railway Andal-Sainthia Chord Br.No.66 2. N.F. Railway Old Malda -Singhabad Tangon Br. 3. S.E. Railway Tata-Rourkela Up Saranda Tunnel 4. S.E.C. Railway Bilaspur-Katni Dn Bhortonk Tunnel 30 Minimum height above rail level when fully loaded for a width of 91mm 1220mm on either side of centre of track with the exception of wheels and attachments thereto (vide note below) Note: A tyre or an attachment of a wheel may project below the minimum height of 91 mm from a distance of 51 mm inside to 216 mm outside of the gauge face of the wheel. 31 Minimum height above rail level, when fully loaded at 1525 mm 305mm From centre of track 35