Question

Which of the following is not true about length of tongue rails?

a.

It varies with gauge and angle of switch

b.

Longer the length smoother is the entry to switch

c.

It should be less than length of the rigid wheel base

d.

Longer length occupies too much space

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Answer: (c).It should be less than length of the rigid wheel base

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