International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, Pa. : The Colliery engineer co. · leaf 527
under the switch rails should be of sawed timber,so as to present a smooth even surface for the slidingrails. This type of switch stand is equally well suited to splitswitches, and on account of its compactness is especiallysuited to yard work. The stub switch is cheaper than the split switch, and… … TRACK WORK. 1115 1686. Split, or Point, Switches.—The split, orpoint, switch does away with the open joint at the headblock and gives a continuous bearing to the car wheels. Thetwo common types of split switches are shown in Figs. 531and 532. In Fig. 531, the rails A A and ^i?are called thestock…
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