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TURNOUTS
Turnouts are the means by
which rolling stock is
diverted from one track to
another. This is done by
making use of a frog,
switch, stock and closure
rails. Romar maintains a
working stock of turnout
accessories in order to
provide a complete turnout
or to assist you in turnout
or maintenance needs.
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DIAGRAMS giving names of the main formations in trackwork
RIGHT HAND TURNOUT
EQUILATERAL TURNOUT
LEFT HAND TURNOUT
THREE-WAY TURNOUT
CROSSING
FROG-TYPE CROSSING(
RIGHT HAND CROSSOVER LEFT HAND CROSSOVER DOUBLE CROSSOVER
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Railroad Frogs
FROG CONSTRUCTION
BOLTED RIGID FROGS - Constructed of carbon ste&! rails with
rolled cast fillers, securely bolted together. While this type of
construction may vary from heavy to extremely light duty, the
rolled steel rails receive the full impact and wear.
SPRING RAIL FROGS· Generally used on main lines where the
turnout run is infrequently u~ed. Elim inating the open flangeway in
the turnout run reduces impact and wear at the point, and provides
smoother operation in the main line.
RAIL BOUND MANGANESE STEEL FROGS· Designed for maximum
severity of service, they incorporate acast managanese steel
center, designed to receive the full impact and wear through the
intersection. Rolled carbon steel rails support the manganese steel
center, with arms extending to a point where conventional splices
may !:'e able to the connecting rails. All components. lnell-ding
fillers, are securely bolted with heat-treated bolts.
SOLID MANGANESE STEEL FROGS· Completely integrated
frogs. cast in one piece from manganese steel. Such a frog is
designed to receive the connecting rails, so necessary straps and
special length bolts are furnished with the frog. The standard joint
bars are usually supplied by the User.
SOLID MANGANESE STEEL SELF-GUARDED FROGS - Similar
to solid manganese steel frogs, with the addition of raised guards,
cast integrally with the frog body. These are designed to guide the
wheel flanges past the frog point. The design eliminates need for
separate guard rails in the track opposite the frog and is used in
yards and other locations where speeds are moderate to slow.
FROG NUMBERS AND ANGLES ARE AS FOLLOWS
No. 4 Frog - Angle 14°15'00"
No. 5 Frog - Angle 11°25'16"
No. 6 Frog - Angle 9°31'38"
No. 7 Frog - Angle 8°10'16"
No. 8 Frog - Angle 7°09'10"
No. 9 Frog - Angle 6°21'35"
No. 10 Frog - Angle 5°43'29"
No. 11 Frog - Angle 5°12'18"
No. 12 Frog - Angle 4°46'19"
No. 14 Frog - Angle 4°05'27"
No. 16 Frog - Angle 3°34'47"
No. 18 Frog - Angle 3°10'56"
No. 20 Frog - Angle 2°51'51"
The simple turnout frog is a device to enable the wheels
running on one track to cross the rail of a diverging track. It
provides continuous channels for the wheel flanges, and
supports the wheels over the intersection of the flangeways.
Turnout frogs are divided into two principal classes: RIGID
FROGS, which are without movable parts; and SPRING RAIL
FROGS, in which one wing is movable.
Information required when ordering frogs
Refer to type of frog required.
Rail Section: weight, arid section number.
Drilling for joints: distance from end of rail to center of first hole.
DistanCe center to center, first and second holes, and second and
third holes. Diameter of holes. Distance from bottom of rail to center of hole.
Frog angle or number.
Length over all. Also distance from theoretical point to heel as
indicated in diagram on following page.
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FROG. DETAILS
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Preferred names of parts
When a frog is needed to meet certain existing conditions or a standard
size cannot be used. it is necessary that certain dimensions be furnished
before construction can take place.
Send rough sketch showing LENGTH. TOE LENGTH. HEEL LENGTH.
TOE SPREAD AND HEEL SPREAD. GIVE DIMENSIONS TO GAUGE.
LINES AND FROM ACTUAL POINT OF FROG
IMPORTANT: The above applies toSTRAIGHT FROGS ONLY. If ONE or
BOTH tracks are curved. we will furnish special instructions.
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HOW TO ORDER FROGS
Give the following information:
1. Type of Frog - refer to catalog figure number when same applies.
2. Frog number or angle--found by dividing the length overall (L)
by the sum of the gage line spreads at the heel and toe (HS & TS).
3. Detail of Rail-weight and section number in rail manufacturer's
catalog (See Page 112).
Diagram to show how Frog Number is obtained
for Curved Frog
For curv~d (rog submit dio~ram showina: direction of curvature and radiu
or sun;cien~ d:ata to c1etumine the curvature and radius. (Le.) the heet Iprca
(HSl. toe spread (TS). h«1 offset (HOI and toe offset (TOl.
GAGE
LINE
The Frog Number is the ratio of the SPREAQ 10 Its
DISTANCE from the theoretical pOint The spread
must be at right angles to the centerline. as shown In
the diagram.
For example: spread in the diagram IS 1" in 4". a ratio
of 14. designating a Number 4 Frog If the spread to
distance is 2" in 8". or 3" in 12" etc. the 14 ratio still
holds. designating a Number 4 frog
If spread to distance is '" in 7". or 2" in '4". the Frog
Number is 7. Similarly. spread to distance of 3" in {
15" designates a Number 5 frog 2" In 12". a Number
6 frog: 2" in goo. a Number 4 1 /;>" frog. etc
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SECTION A-A
SECTION c-e
SECTION B-B
ELEVATION OF POINT
BOLTED RIGID FR OG
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Recommended for yard And other medium speed
turnouts where heavy duty design!; are not reqwred.
Standard lengths~Hnd the quantity

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Railbound Manganese
STEEL FROGS A.R.E.A. Plans 622-625
Rail bound manganese steel frogs for heavy traffic
ELEVATION OF WING WHEEL RISER
FROG AREA FROG FROG AREA FROG
NO. PLAN LENGTH NO, PLAN LENGTH
6 622 11'Or 12 624 20'4"
7 622 12'0" 14 624 237"
8 622 13'0" 15 624 24'4%"
9 623 16'0" 16 625 26'0"
10 623 16'6" 18 625 29'3"
11 623 18'8'/2" 20 625 3O'10\fz"

~ook Twin Tie Plates
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Required For Railbound Manganese
Steel Frogs
Hook tWin lie plates as listed below will be furnished with frogs are classified by width - Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 - as indicatec
unless. otherwIse specified. Quantities shown are based on in table. Any type, style or arrangement of plates can b
19 1 //' lie spacing, with center of one tie 4" back of 112" point. Rails furnished when specified.
Hook twin tie plates required for A.R.E.A. frogs -
Plans 611 to 615 inclusive.
Type 1 Rails - Rails having Type 2 Ralls - Rails having Type 3 Rails - Rails having
base up 10 SJ/ 1fi " and head 2 9 / 16 " inc!. base up 10 5%" and head 2 3 / 4 " incl. base up 10 6" and head 3" incl.
Frog Mark No. Mark No. Mark No.
No. l23 l27 LR23 lR27 lR3l L23 L27 LR23 LR27 LR3l L23 L27 LR23 LR27 LR31
4 4 4 2 0 0 2 6 2 2 0 2 6 2 2 0
5 6 4 4 0 0 4 6 4 2 0 4 6 4 2 0
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6 10 2 2 2 0 4 8 2 2 2 4 10 2 2 2
7 12 4 2 2 0 8 8 2 2 2 10 6 2 2 2
8 12 4 2 2 0 8 10 2 4 2 8 10 2 4 2
9 16 4 2 2 0 10 .10 2 4 2 10 10 2 4 2
10 16 4 4 2 0 12 8 4 4 2 12 10 4 4 2
11 18 6 4 2 0 14 10 4 2 2 12 14 4 2 4
12 18 8 4 4 0 14 12 4 4 2 12 14 4 4 4
,14 22 8 4 4 0 16 14 4 6 2 14 16 4 6 4
15 24 8 4 4 0 16 18 4 6 2 16 18 4 6 4
16 26 8 6 2 0 16 18 6 6 2 16 20 6 6 4
18 26 12 6 4 0 18 22 6 8 2 18 22 6 8 4
20 32 10 6 6 0 20 24 6 8 4 16 28 6 8 6
Hook twin tie plates required for A.R.E.A. frogs -
Plans 622 to 625 inclusive.
Type 2 Rails - Rails having base up 10 Type 3 Rails - Ralls having base up 10
5%" and head 2W' inct 6" and head 3" Inc!.
Frog No. Mark No. Mark No.
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L23 . l27 L3l LR23 LR27 LR31 L23 L27 L3l LR23 LR27 LR3l
6 4 8 2 2 2 2 4 8 2 2 2 2
7 4 10 2 2 2 2 4 10 2 2 2 2
8 6 10 2 2 4 2 6 10 2 2 4 2
9 e 10 2 ~ 4 ~ tl lU ~ 2 4 2
10 10 10 2 2 4 2 10 12 2 2 4 2
11 10 12 2 4 2 2 10 14 2 4 2 4
12 10 14 2 4 4 2 10 14 2 4 4 4
14 10 18 2 4 6 2 10 18 2 4 6 4
15 12 18 4 4 6 2 12 18 4 4 6 4
16 12 20 2 6 6 2 12 22 2 6 6 4
18 16 22 2 6 8 2 16 22 2 6 8 4
20 16 28 2 4 8 4 16 28 2 4 8 6
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Solid Manganese
Steel Self-guarded Frogs
Solid manganese steel self-guarded frogs can be used to
eliminate cost of guard rail installation and maintenance
in yard tracks and at terminals where speeds are
moderate, and traffic is heavy.
Frog is designed to guide the wheel flanges past the frog
point by means of raised guards which form easy contact
with the outside rim of the wheels, deflecting them into
proper alignment without shock.
A.R.E.A. has adopted standard plans for solid manganese
steel self-guarded frogs of Nos. 4 to 10, inclusive.
Solid manganese steel self-guarded frog. heavy duty type,
desgined to provide years of dependable service under the most
rugged conditions.
Hook twin tie plates as listed below will be furnished with frogs
unless otherwise specified. Quantities shown are based on
19%" tie spacing, with center of onetie 4" back of l/2" point. Rails
are classified by width - Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 - as indicated
in fable.
QUANTITY OF HOOK TWIN TIE-PLATES REQUIRED
Type 1 Rails - Rails having base up to Type 2 Rails - Rails having base up to Type 3 Rail. - Raila having b.ae up 10
53/,." and head 2'/11" incl. 5%" and head 23j.' incl. 6" and head 3" Incl.
Mark No. Mark No. Mark No.
Frog L L H H H H LR LR LR Frog L L H H H H LR LR LR Frog L L H H H H LA LR LA
No. 23 27 23 27 31 35 23 27 31 No. 23 27 23 27 31 35 23 27 31 No. 23 27 23 27 31 35 23 27 31
4 2 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 4 2 0 2 0 0 0
5 4 2 4 2 0 2 0 2 0 5 4 2 4 2 0 2 0 2 0 5 4 2 4 2 0 2 0 2 0
6 4 2 4 2 0 2 0 2 0 6 4 2 4 2 0 2 0 2 2 6 4 2 4 2 2 2 0 2 2
7 4 4 2 4 0 2 2 2 0 7 4 4 2 4 0 2 2 2 2 7 4 2 4 4 2 2 0 2 2
8 6 2 2 4 2 0 2 4 0 8 6 4 4 4 2 0 0 4 2 8 4 4 4 4 2 2 0 4 2
9 8 2 2 4 2 0 2 4 0 9 6 4 4 6 0 0 2 4 2 9 4 4 6 6 2 0 0 4 2
10 8 2 4 6 0 0 4 4 0 10 6 4 6 6 2 0 2 4 2 10 6 4 6 6 2 0 2 4 2
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TYPICAL PLAN VIEW
FROG LENGTHS
WHEElIISfl
GROUP A RAilS GROUP B RAILS GROUP C RAilS GROUP D RAILS RAilS 112 lBS OR HEAVIER
FIIOG DIIE/ISIONS FROG
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R' I' I' I' TotJl Toe Heel V.r. TotJl Toe H"I V'I, 10111 Toe H"I V.r. lot.l Toe lltel V.r. TotJl Toe Heel V.r.
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4 11" 0" 2" 4" 5'1" 15" 3'10" 23" 5'1" IS" 3'10" 23" 5'1" IS" 3'10" 23" 5'1" IS" 3'10" n" 5'11" 2'1" 3'10" 23" 4
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5 13'/, 0" 2V," 5" 5;6" 18" 4'0" 3'2" 5'5" 17" 4'0" 3'2" 5'5" 17" 4'0" 3'2" 5'5" ]7" 4'0" 3'2" 6'5" 2'1' 4'4" 3'3" 5
6 16'h 0" 3" 6" 6'0" 22" 4'2" 4'10" 5'11" 21" 4'2" 4'10" 5'10" 20" 4'2" 4'9" 5'10" 20" 4'2" 4'9" 7'4" 2'11" 4'5" 5'0' 6
7 18" n; 3Y," 7" 6'10" 2'1" 4'g" 6'9" 6'7" 2'0" 4'7" 6'8" 6'3" 23" 4'4" 6'8" 6'2" 22" 4'4" 6'6" 8'1'," 2'11" 5'2:," 7'1)" )
8 18" 4" 4" 8" no" 2'5" 5'5" S'll" 1'7" 2'4" 5'3" S'IO" 7'3" 2'3" 5'0" S'g" 6'11" 2'l" 4'10" 8'7" 8'11" 2'11" 60" S-->" 8
9 20'/. 4'h" 4Y," 9" 8'10" 2'9" 6'1" 11'5" 8'5" 2'7" 5'10" 11'3" 8'1" 2'6" 5'7" 11'2" 7'g" 2'4" 5'5" 11'0" g'g" 2'11" 6'10" 11'6" 9
10 22V, 5" 5" 10" 9'9" 3'0" 6'9" 14'2" 9'4" 2'10" 6'6" 14'0" 8'11" 2'9" 6'2" 13'11" 8'7" 2'7" 6'0" 13'S" 11'4'," 3'9" 7'7'';' 14'S" 10
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Hook Twin Tie Plates
Hook Twin Tie Plates are easily installed
rolled steel tie plates that fit any tie position under any frog
regardless of length. angle or-rail weight. They may be used
under frogs, crossing, guard rails, switch lead rails and other
special track work.
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A pair of hook twin tie plates provides greater bearing surface
than a single ordinary plate. Warping is minimized, while their
greater holding power, both against thrust and lifting, helps
maintain alignment.
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"L" plates are used with rolled rail sections.
"H" plates are used with manganese steel castings.
PLATE MARK 1
LENGTH
THICKNESS
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L23 23" 9/,6"
L27 'l.7" ~16
L31 31 16
H23 23 16
H27 27 16
H31 31 16
H~:> 35 16
Hook Twin Tie Plates are manufactured according to
A.R.E.A. standards on automatic equipment. and guaranteed against
bending or breaking when properly installed,
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TWIN TIE PLATES
FLAT PLATES: A.R.E.A. 241-41
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Flat twin tie plates and hook twin tie plates provide
more bearing area and better support for frogs and
switches. They prolong tie life and reduce maintenance
and inventory costs; eliminate the need for storing many
special-use plates that require specific punchings to
adapt them for different rail sections and tie spacings.
Twin tie plates are used "as is" for turnout plates, frog
plates, switch plates and guard rail plates with all rail
sections on any tie spacing. Two plates fit side by side
on each tie, and easily adapt to any position.
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MAIN
GUARD RAIL CLAMP
This design for securing guard rails meets A.R.E.A.
specifications and will withstand heaviest traffic. Yoke
and wedge are made of heat treated forged steel. Yoke
can be installed without removing guard rail, and ad·
justments are quickly and easily made. Available for rail
from 60 lb•. to 140 lbs. inclusive.
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GUARD RAil FLARE
IS DOUBLE·PLANED
A.R.E.A. 504-55
Fixed flangewny type guard rail ends are double-planed.
flared and beveled. Standard ('quipment includes two
heavy-duty end blocks and single separator block for
8'-3" length. Two separator blocks are supplied with
11' and 13' lengths. Shoulder tie plates are supplied 7"
wide (or rail under 1121b and 8" wide (or rail over 1121b.
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This guard rail hos bent flores
and Includes the feature of the aree guard roil.
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IWITCII DETAILS
Diagrams, with names applying to various switch parts.
No particular type or design is represented.
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PLAN VIEW (FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY) INDICATING VARIOUS PARTS OF SWITCH LAYOUTS.
DRAWN FOR LEFT HAND TURNOUT.
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ELEVATION OF SWITCH POINT WITH UNIFORM RISERS
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ELEVATION OF SWITCH POINT WITH GRADUATED RISERS
NOMENCLATURE FOR ORDERING SWITCH
A "Switch Complete" consists of the two switch points with
necessary clips, bolls, rods. plates and braces. Reinforcing bars,
stops, heel block assemblies, etc., are also included if the type of
switch requires them.
"Switch Points" mean~ the rails only, except for specified
reinforcing bars, clips, stops and foot guards if required.
NOTE: A "Switch" is not a "Turnout" ... only part of a "Turnout"
To branch from a track requires a ''Turnout'', composed in the
main of a "Frog" and a "Switch Complete" plus guard rails if
required.
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Standard Bill of Material
For Industrial Switch
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Switch Switch
Length
How to Order Straight Switch
1. Specify area plan number or Industrial switch If possible
2. Roll NT. section and drilling
3. Switch Length
Rods
11 '·0" I 2
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15'·0" 2
16'·6" 2
Guage
Plate
1 Ea.
1 Ea.
1 Ea.
Comb. Slid.
Plate.
&Braces
Plain
Slide
Plat••
10 2
12 2
14 2
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Heel
Hee' Turnout
Block Plates Plates
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1 Pr. 4 B
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1 Pr. 4 12
4. Non-Insulated or Insulated
5. Non reinforced. single or double reinforced
6. Track guage
7. Right or left hand switch If turnout Is curved
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1 Pr. 4 12
SWITCH HEEL BLOCK ASSEMBLY
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Heel blocks are installed at heel of switch point to
maintain the stock rail and heel of switch point in
perfect alignment horizontally and vertically under
heavy traffic conditions. Can be furnished in cast steel
or in cast iron.
When ortl~ring heel blocks or assemblies separately, it
is necessary to specify if switch points are level with
stock rail at heel ofswitch, and ifused with graduated
or uniform risers. Also advise heel spread, length of
point and switch desi~ number, rail weight and section,
diameter, elevation and spacing of holes (G-H-G)
injointbar. Ifnot ordered in palrs, specify iffor rightor
left hand point. Can be furnished as bolted type (illustrated)
or floating type.
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SECTION A·A
SECTION 8·8
JOINT eAR HOLE SPACING
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Switch clips connect the switch rod to the switch point.
Switch clips are of single piece, rugged, cast steel design.
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Adjustable Side Jaw Clip
Single Side Jaw Clip
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SPRING HEAD ROD, as illustrated, may be thrown as
a rigid rod yet will allow the rolling stock to trail through
the switch. When trailing through the switch should the
l:b...o... ~ switch be set incorrectly, the wheel flanges force over
C=========;;=;;~~==============;;:Z~~=====::ithe switch points by compressing the spring. After being
For Transit Clips
forced over, the points return to their original position.
~IO,-- -.;;.o ..:o:...- .=.ol This rod can be used only where the track gauge is
36" or more because of the space required for the
spring and fittings. Made to suit any size rail. Rod may
be used with transit clips as shown in photograph 0
For Side Jaw Lllps
with Side jaw clips.
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SPRING HEAD ROD
Orders for switch rods should specify the style, the siz
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the track, the length of the switch and the throw of th
switch.
Illustrations show only the head rod as extended fo
connection to the switch stand. The second, or ordina
rod, is of the same construction but the ends are I'\~.
extended. The application of these different rods·
shown on the various illustrations of complete swite,'\

,-ditch plates. or slide plates. maintain the desired
elevation of the switch rails. and provide a smooth sliding
GAGE PLATES
surface over which the rails move to right or left. Theyare
of two types: plain. and with risers.
Insulated
gage plate
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Gage plates are used directly ahead of or under the switch point as a means of holding the track to
gage at the switch. gage plates are available either insulated or non-insulated,
for use with adjustable or non-adjustable rail braces.
Non-insulated
gage plate
COMBINATION SOUD RISER SUDE PLATE
AND RIGID BRACE
This plate is machined from solid steel and is specified
with heavy-duty switches used with heavier rail sections.
A shoulder provides a solid seat for the stock rail.
TOP VIEW OF PLATE SHOWING
NOTCHED AND RECESSED HOLES
FOR INSERTION OF BOLT HEADS
Plain
"'9 . shape.
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ADJUSTABLE
RAIL BRACE
This improved Security Brace has been redesigned to
provide for the insertion of the bolts from the top of the
plate which facilitates easy installation. Both bolts and
8RACE APPLIED TO FORGED brace are readily removable which simplifies replacement
SHOULDER PLATE of stock rails.
Simplicity of design reduces installation and maintenance
costs.
Can be easily adjusted by loosening nuts, driving wedge
to proper position and retightening nuts. No special tools
required. The brace is designed without exterior ribs to
permit the free wrenching of bolts using standard track
wrench.
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These plain switch plates are
steel rolled and pressed to exact Shoulder slide plate-without riser.
The switch point slides on
the wide smooth riser surface
while the stock rail abuts the
riser shoulder. They are
made with risers of various heights.
If riser height is not speCified,
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SWITCH POINT
WITH
MANGANESE TIP
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Switch points with manpneae tipe are dcaicned for
uae on IWitchea which are wbjec:t to heavy tra5c
conditions. The manpnae tip sreatly reduCeI the
wear of the pointe and may be UIed OIl either or bOth
.witch points.
SWITCH POINT PROTECTOR: DESIGN 303
Manganese steel, reversible switch point protectors
are made for all sizes of rail from 60 lb. up. They are
placed directly ahead of the switch point, completely
absorb the impact of passing wheels and increase the
service life of the switch point. It takes a "gang" to
replace a costly switch point, but one man can replace
this protector or reverse it--an added economy.
Protectors are usually placed 2" ahead of the switch
point, but this distance may be varied depending
upon traffic conditions. When ordering, state size of
rail with which protector will be used.
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ttEAT-TREATED
POINT GUARD RAIL
SWITCH
Design 755.B
Bet hlehem's HeM-Trealed Switch-Point (;ual'd I{ail, Design 755-B.
is it 4-ft-9-in.length of rail that performs guard duty at the swilt'h.
It is lIsed with standard gage yarrl tr;ll'ks. This guard rail !

This point guard is unique in the Industry.
The manganese bar Is not only replaceable,
but adjustable also.
Maintainability
1. As wear occurs. adjustment cams can be reversed.
effecting a total wear capacity of approxlmate.ly
5/8", or nearly twice the normal service life.
2. When the wear reaches maximum. the superstructure
of the switch point guard remains In-track. Only
the deflector assembly is replaced, resulting
2. In substantial'materlal and labor cost reducttons.
MODEL FM MANGANESE
SWITCH POINT GUARD
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SWITCH POINT GUARDS
Racor Manganese Flange Switch Guards, illustrated on
this page, are recommended for busy yard switches to
protect the turnout point against weal' and thus to greatly
increase its life in track. Fig. 3091 is designed for application
on standard slide plates by omitting the rigid braces.
Two bolts for attaching guard to stock rail And the short
plate ahead of switch are furnished with this type. Fig.
3092 is an adjustable type which is bolted to the stock rail
and is securely held in place by wedges, cover plates and
bolts. It is designed for application on switch plates made
to fit Racor Security Adjustable Rail Braces, Page 41.
Three sets of wedges, cover plates and bolts and the plate
ahead of switch point, as illustrated, are furnished with
these guards. Additional switch plates will be furnished
when desired. The guarding face can be reset when WOnt
by slight grinding of the projections fitting the rail web
and driving in the adjusting wedges.
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PARALLEL-THR
FOR MEAYY RAILS
New Century Model 51-A (Adjustable)
COMPONENT PARTS FOR MODEL 51-A SWITCH STAND
New Century Model 51-A is recommended for use with heavy
rails, 70 lb per yd and over, at all points of heavy traffic on main
lines. branch lines. or in the yards. It is furnished in two st.yles:
with plug lamp tip, for 1I~ with switch lamp having day Larget.
discs: and with socket lamp tip for use with a low t.arget.
Construction. Model 51-A is a covered, low parallel-t.hrow
switl'h stand of unusually heavy construction. It is of gear-type
construction, as dist.inguished from the sliding-block design of
other types of Bethlehem switch st.ands. It C:lIl he made posit.ive
by the use of two Model 46:> latches.
SPINDLE~
No. 63 ~
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COVER
No. 39
THROWING L.EVER REST
No. 463
ADJUSTABLE
GEAR SEGMENT
No. 49
DOUBLE CRANK
MALLEABLE
No. 69
DOUBLE CRANK
FORGED STEEL
No. 1216
SINGLE CRANK
FORGED STEEL No. 67
RING
No. 1611
CROSS PIN
No. 2228
ADJUSTMENT BOLT
No. 54
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No. 1824
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No.
Reqd.
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1
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Parts
Part
No.
2200
220106.
2202
2203
DESCRIPTION
Spring
Spindle
Crank Eye
Connecting Rod Forging Per Detail
Hex Jam Nut for Connecting Rod
Bolt for Switch Connection with Hex Nut and Cotter
Bolt for Switch Stand Connection wilh Hex Nut and Cotte
Clevis
Lamp Tip
Bolts for Lamp Tip with Lock Nuts and Washers
Hand Lever Bolts, Square Nuts and Lock Washers
Thrust Ball
Base
Cover
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
5
2213
22148
2215B
221606.
2217B
2218A
2220A
2221
2222
2223/\
2224
2226
2228B
223006.
2231
VIEW OF
WORKING PARTS
WITH TOP COVER
REMOVED
Racor Heavy Duty Automatic
safety Adjustable switch stand
An extra heavy duty Switch Stand. with adj11.~table throw lamp rotates, so that the position of the points is indicated
for yard, ladder and busy switrh turnouls, When run nd the. hand lever remains stationary. Lever n~sts are ca.st
through, the switch points are partly opened hy the wheel mtegrally with base ca!':ting.
flanges and throw to opposite position is automatically com- Separate Padlock Pedestals will be furnished whe'l spedpleted
by stand. During automatic operation the target fied, for application over the integral lever rests, if pad·
locking of hand lever is necessary.
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1 2205
1 2206
1 220806.
2
2 2209B
1 2210
1 2211A
1 22126
Housing Bolts, Hex Nut and lock
Spring Base
Washers
Hand Lever
Thrust Bushing
Spring Cap
Spring Adjuster
Rear Link
Intermediate Unk
Pivot Link
Slide Block
Link Pins
Holding Pins
Bolt for Linkage
Padlock Pedestals
Oil Cups
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TRACKWORK ACCESSORIES
OIL SWITCH LAMP: DESIGN 12T
Railroad standard with day targets feature nonsweating,
balanced draft ventilation. Wind-proof
lamp body is permanently sealed against drafts.
Hinged and hasp fastened at the top to easily open
heavy steel body and square vent cone for servicing
burner and oil fount. All parts
are heavy terne metal coated
after assembly to protect against
rust and to seal joints and
seams.
Normally equipped with 31­
ounce oil fount. Lenses are available
in 4", 4%", 4 1 h", 5" and
5:lfM" diameters, can also be supplieci
without day tar~ds.
ELECTRIC SWITCH LAMP: DESIGN 13W
Spherical lamp body is drawn from heavy stainless
steel to assure strength and to resist damage and corrosion.
Compact lamp is just 10"-high, has weathertight,
hinged cap for ensy access to check orreplace
electric bulb. Base is fabricated
from ductile iron and springmounted
to absorb shock and
protect bulb filaments. Available
to operate on commercial current
or batteries.
REFlECTORIZED SWITCH TARGETS
Type 14- CH
Reflectorized Switch Targets-Modulnr design, choice
of colors. High intensity reflector made of highstrength
Lexan. A unique mounting arrangement discourages
theft. The reflectors are impregnated with a
release agent which makes them self cleaning. Low
cost-no maintenance. Fits A.R.E.A. Standard Lamp
Staff. When ordering, specify color and whether
single, double or triple unit is desired.
These targets can also be electrified.
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SWITCH TIES
Switch ties or turnout ties conforming to A.R.E.A. specifications
can be furnished in the various lengths as shown in the adjoining
chart for the specific frog number or angles, where heavy
duty track is needed. These switch ties are pressure creosoted
with ends usually S-ironed and in either 6" x 8" or 7" x 9"
section. Ties are also available in sets with slightly wider spacing
between ties which is usually sufficient for secondary and
industrial trackage,
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Typical Switch Timber Schedule for Turnouts-Industrial Application
Bill OF SWITCH TIES FOR TURNOUTS WITH STRAIGHT SWITCHES
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5 I 11 '0" 3'6Y," 42'6Y,"
6 i 11'0" 3'9" 47'6"
7 16'6" 4'8Y," 62'1"
8 16'6" 5'1" 68'0"
9 16'6" 6'41'1" 72'3\'/"
10 16'6" 6'5" 78'9"
11 22'0" 7'0" I 91'10V'"
12 22'0" 7'9"",,1 96'8"
14 22'0" 8'7Y," 107'0¥0 "
15 30'0" 9'5" 126'4"""
16 30'0" 9'5" 131'4"
18 30'0" 11'0\'/" 1

STEEL MINE TIES
from Romar
Setting new standards
in mine rail haulage
reliability and
durability
STEEL MINE TIES
• Feature special riveted rail clips for No.4 and No.5
mine ties.
• Lightweight. Easy to handle.
• Easy installation. Easy to relocate.
• Assure constant track gauge.
• For 30-lb to 85-lb rails.
• Made to fit any track gauge.
• Now offers the upset end TUF-TIE for use in tunneling.
IRONCLAD TIES
• Retain the stability and rigidity of spiked wooden ties.
• Install as fast as steel ties.
• Establish perfect gauge.
• Pick up and relay qUickly.
• Lend themselves to the most punishing main line
haulage needs.
• Have outstanding longevity when used with pressuretreated
oak ties.
• Do not require constant inspection and maintenance.
• Require no spikes to work loose and cause gauge
spread.
• Available in 3" x 5" X 54", 3" x 8" X 60", and
3" x 8" x 72" grooved and treated or untreated base.
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