Damage (deeper than 19mm from running surface of stock rail) ≥200 long - speed 10/10 and pilot trains Right Lever Effectiveness (Manual Points) Insufficient tension to keep switch closed under traffic Report as defect and prioritise. Switch/Wheel contact area Report if switch or stock rail need grinding and prioritise. Tangential Turnouts - Manufacturer Specific Inspection Requirements. Complete Where Relevant. PRE Tangential Turnout Broken slide baseplate jaws, broken slide tables. Detached or worn slide baseplate end stops. Record as defect and prioritise. TKL Tangential Turnout Inner stock rail bracing clip legs not fitted to thrust abutments. Record as defect and prioritise. Vossloh Tangential Turnouts IBAV not securely located in housing or housing incorrectly located against the foot of the stock rail at each slide plate. Record as defect and prioritise. VAE Tangential Turnouts Damaged or broken switch inside fastening system pins and keys. Record as defect and prioritise. Martinus Tangential Turnouts. Poor fitting or ineffective spring clip components for securing the stock rail inner foot to the switch slide chair. Record as defect and prioritise. Crossing Measure Response Comments Gauge (At crossing nose) Mainline ≥1443 - speed 20/20 and monitor 1442 to 1441 - speed 60/65 and monitor 1440 to 1439 - monitor 1430 to 1428 – monitor 1427 to 1426 – speed 60/65 and monitor ≤1425 – speed 20/20 and monitor Turnout Check Rail Effectiveness Mainline ≥1400 - speed 10/10 and pilot trains 1399 to 1398 - speed 40/40 and monitor 1397 to 1396 - speed 60/65 and monitor 1388 to 1386 – monitor 1385 to 1384 – speed 60/65 and monitor 1383 to 1382 – speed 40/40 and monitor <1382 – speed 10/10 and pilot trains Turnout Check Rail Flangeway Width Mainline >49 - speed 60/65 and monitor 49 to 48 – monitor 39 to 38 – monitor <38 - speed 60/65 and monitor Turnout Wing Rail Vertical Wear 5 to 10 – monitor >10 – speed 40/40 and monitor Crossing Nose Break width (Within transfer length) 15 to 20 – monitor 21 to 25 – speed 40/40 and monitor >25 – speed 10/10 and pilot trains
Ineffective Bearers/Fasteners (In critical area) 1 only – monitor 2 consecutive – speed 40/40 and monitor >2 consecutive - speed 10/10 and pilot trains Cracks in Cast Crossings Partially cracked – Monitor Fully cracked (not affecting running surface) – speed 60/65 and monitor Fully cracked (affecting running surface) – speed 10/10 and pilot trains Spacer Blocks Broken/cracked - monitor Check Rail Bolts (Each Check Rail) Loose – monitor Missing/Ineffective: ≤2 –monitor except for 60/65 speed 25 tonne 40/40 speed 30 tonne axle load traffic areas 3 – speed 60/65 except for 40/40 speed in 25/30 tonne axle load areas. >3 – speed 20/20 and monitor Crossing Bolts Loose/Missing/Ineffective - record as defect and prioritise General Ok/Not Ok Comments Ok/Nok Comments Response assessment by competent person Drainage Stockrails Bearers/Fasteners Check Rails Ballast Other Rails Track Geometry Stock Rail Creep Catchpoints Ok/Not Ok Comments Ok/Not Ok Comments In addition to Points and General sections above Throw Off Rail Derail Block TIMBERS REQUIRED (Optional) 2.8m 3.0m 3.2m 3.4m 3.6m 3.8m 4.0m 4.2m 4.4m 4.6m 4.8m 5.0m 6.0m Notes: * “Monitor” means at an appropriate increased frequency compared to the current inspection * Responses are default actions pending appropriate repair / renewal action * If the cause of a defect is known, and it is known that it will not deteriorate into an unsafe condition an alternate response to that shown is permitted with appropriate documentation Name of Inspector: Signature: