Question

Which of the following is true in case of railway track maintenance ?
1. Claw bar is used to correct track alignment while crow bar is used to remove dog spikes
2. Crow bar is used to correct track alignment while claw bar is used to remove dog spikes
3. Only claw bar can be used to correct track alignment and remove dog spikes
4. Only crow bar can be used to correct track alignment and remove dog spikes

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Crow bar is used to correct track alignment while claw bar is used to remove dog spikes

Explanation:

(i) Crow bar is an iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end, which may also be hook shaped and is used as a lever to force things apart.

(ii) Realignment of straight track is done by using crow bar. It is also used to raise sleeper to a desired height and also use in replacement work.

(iii) Claw bar is ideal for nail pulling and prying. It is also used for remove dog spikes out of sleppers.