Civil Engineering ⇒ Topic : Station Machinery and Equipment
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Avani
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At junctions and terminal stations among
others following machineries are generally
provided :- 1. Engine shed : lt is used for maintenance, repair and upkeeping of locomotives. 2. Ash-pits :These help in collection of locomotive's ash. 3. Examination pits : These are long and deep pits in locomotive yards to examine the engines from below. 4. Water column : These are provided for water supply to the locomotive on main lines. 5. Triangles : These help in changing the direction of engine. 6. Turn tables : For change in direction of engine. 7. Traversers : Help for sideway shifting. 8. Cranes : Loading and unloading of vehicles is done by then. | |
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