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41.
What will be the curve lead for a 1 in 8 1/2 turnout taking off from a straight broad gauge track?
28.49 m
21.04 m
14.24 m
7.45 m
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Umesh JIT said:   7 years ago
Curve lead = 2 * Guage* N.
= 2 * 1.676 * 8.5.

Munesh shukla said:   4 years ago
Curve lead = 2GN,
G = gauge = 1.676.
N = Number of crossing,
= 2 * 1.676 * 8.5 = 28.49.

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