International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, Pa. : The Colliery engineer co. · leaf 365
the right-hand wheel, pass-ing between the rail c f and theswitch point <7, forces the switchpoint b against the rail s t, and thecar passes the switch in safety. Areturning empty car finds the switchX set for the passing branch k /, and in passing from thebranch to the main track, the flange of… … RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION. . 955 are elastic young saplings, kept in place by strong staplesdriven into the switch ties. 1518. Care of Track.—A common fault of contract-ors and their employes is neglect of track. Usually poormaterial is furnished, worn cut and crooked rails, poorfastenings, poor ties,…
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