Track Turnouts

Which is NOT part of a turnout?

• Lead

• Point

• Shoulder

• Crossing

It is either straight or curved rails that are positioned in between the heel of a switch and the frog rail.

• Closure Rail

• Tongue Rail

• Stock Rail

• Nose Rail

It is also called as frog rails wherein the left and right rails cross in a switch.

• Closure Rail

• Nose Rail

• Stock Rail

• Tongue Rail

It is located between the two stock rails and is tapered to fit beside the stock rail.

• Closure Rail

• Stock Rail

• Nose Rail

• Tongue Rail

If a train moves from the narrow end towards the point blades and is diverging onto either of the two routes, it is called _______.

• Switching Turnout

• Trailing Turnout

• Crossing Turnout

• Facing Turnout

If a train comes from either two routes with a converging direction and passes through the narrow points, it is called _______.

• Switching Turnout

• Trailing Turnout

• Crossing Turnout

• Facing Turnout

In the image, at which point will the train travel in the current turnout settings?

• Point A

• Point B

Which part of the turnout is the most crucial since it is the only point in the tracks where the line is interrupted?

• Lead Part

• Crossing Part

• Tie Bar

• Point Part

It is also called the intermediate track which connects the switch to the crossing area.

• Crossing Part

• Point Part

• Lead Part

• Tie Bar

This is often used for safety siding which means that the siding is installed to prevent accidents such as collisions due to overrunning of a train.

• Run-over Type Turnout

• Symmetrical Turnout

• Diamond Crossing

• Crossover