Maximum value of ‘throw of switch’ for Broad Gauge track is
A. 89 mm
B. 95 mm
C. 100 mm
D. 115 mm
Answer: Option D
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Throw of switch: (i) It is the distance between the running face of the stock rail and the toe of the tongue rail. (ii) Its limiting values are 95-115 mm for BG routes and 89-100 mm for MG routes.
Correct Answer is option B) 95 mm