Chapters 1-3
These two dimensions for each section of rail that should be known
The width of the base, and the height of the rail
These are used when temporarily correcting a frost heave
What are Track Shims
The portions of the rail which contact surfaces of the joint bar
What is Fishing Surfaces
This person must have at least one year of training in track maintenance or a college level equivalent
What is a track inspector/ Qualified employee
The minimum gage for all classes of rail
What is 56"
These are placed perpendicular to the rail to hold track gage
What are Crossties
This is the most economical type of stone used to prevent erosion on slopes or embankments
What is Riprap
Another name for a track level
What is a Level Board
The maximum allowable speed for freight trains on class 4
What is 60mph
These are used to keep the rail from creeping
What are anchors
This device beeps loudly to warn of an approaching train
What is a Pro-Tran
Acceptable crossties per 39 foot segment in class 1 tangent track
What is 5 ties
A turnout component placed opposite a frog to guide a wheelset
What is a guardrail
The maximum allowable gage for class 1
What is 58"
Most track personnel refer to a turnout as
What is a switch
This tool is used when a spike resists removal attempts
What is a Spike Lifter
What is the crosstie arrangement distance for class 4 and 5 track for a suspended joint
What is 18" from center
The joining of two curves opposite hands with no tangent track in between them
What is a reverse curve
The difference in crosslevel between any two points less than 62' apart may not be more than for class 3
What is 2"
This switch rod is greater in width than its height
What is a horizontal switch rod
This tool is used for measuring wear to the top side of the rail heads
What is a Uni-Gauge
This process involves removing all of the ballast from under a track to a predetermined depth, without removing the track
What is undercutting
A fracture in the rail head resulting in a separation across the rail
What is a Transverse Defect
What is the minimum number of crossties needed for a turnout in class 3
What is 10 ties
The surface of a track without sags, dips, twists, or humps
What is uniform profile