Turnouts

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TURNOUTS Standard Complete Turnout Switch stand Switch throw Switch point (LH) Actual lead Heel spread Middle ordinate Actual frog point Gage Length of switch Switch rod Side jaw clip Switch point (RH) Guard rail Frog Curved closure rail Straight closure rail Toe Heel Frog length Guard rail Vertex distance Outside radius Curved stock rail The following pages show the standard design of the various components that make up a turnout. Designs shown are those most commonly specified, and can be modified to accommodate individual requirements. Turnouts for mining and tunneling applications can be mounted on steel ties and pre-assembled, or they can be shipped in components for assembly on site. Track-Work Formations Diamond Crossing Left Hand Crossover Straight Crossing Left Hand Turnout Double Hand Crossover Right Hand Turnout Equilateral Turnout Right Hand Crossover 3 Way Turnout V–1 www.HarmerSteel.com sales@harmersteel.com © 2007 (503) 286-3691 FAX (503) 286-2097