What will be the curve lead for a 1 in 8.5 turnout taking off from a straight broad gauge track?
A. 28.49 m
B. 21.04 m
C. 14.24 m
D. 7.45 m
Answer: Option A
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For broad gauge
Curve Lead(L)=2GN
L=2×1.676×8.5=28.49m
N is crossing number .it is same for narrow meter and broad gauge (8.5)
For metre gauge
L=2×1×8.5=17m
For narrow gauge
L=2×0.762×8.5=12.95m