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Twin Tie Plates

Twin Tie Plates are used for frogs, guard rails, and behind the heel of switches. They are produced to standard A.R.E.A. Designs and area very versatile. The slotted hole allows them to fit almost any rail section. Their use in pairs, side by side on the same tie, allows them to adapt to different tie spacing, frog angles, etc. The standard A.R.E.A. thickness is 3/4", but a 5/8" thickness is very common for industrial trackwork. Two typical applications are shown below.

Note: Square Spike Holes (Or Hooks) Must Always Be On Outside Of Rail

Application Of Twin Tie Plates No. 1 & No. 2 Behind The Heel Of A Switch

Application Of Twin Tie Plates No. 1 & No. 2
On Bolted Rigid Frog
Note: Twin Tie Plate No. 2 (Or Type LR) To Be Used On Heel Of Frog Only
Where It Is Possible To Spike Between Rails.

Hook Twin Tie Plates are manufactured per A.R.E.A. plan 241-55.

Hook Twin Tie Plates generally come with three types of hooks: Low - Type L, Low Reverse - Type LR, and High - Type H. Type H plates do not have the slotted hole and have a higher hook designed to fit over the base of a manganese frog. If the hook of a hook twin tie plate interferes with a joint bar, the hook can be cut off or bent to a vertical position.

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