Which set of tracks is numbered 9 through 17 in the Jamaica Storage Yard area?

• A. Sheridan shop tracks
• B. Hillside yard tracks
• C. High level platform
• D. M of E tracks

Answer: (D)

In railway yards, numbers are carved out for specific functions. The set of tracks numbered 9 through 17 in the Jamaica Storage Yard is designated for Maintenance of Equipment, often abbreviated as M of E. These tracks are used to store and service locomotives and cars that are undergoing maintenance or are awaiting work, separate from passenger platforms or other yard areas.

Why the other options don’t fit here: Sheridan shop tracks belong to the shop area dedicated to more extensive repairs, and Hillside yard tracks are part of a different yard altogether with its own numbering. The high level platform is a passenger-facing area, not a maintenance or storage context. So, the range 9–17 in the Jamaica Storage Yard aligns with Maintenance of Equipment.