Turnouts

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TURNOUTSThe following pages show the standard design of the various components that make up a turnout. Designs shown are those most commonly speci˜ed, and can be modi˜ed to accommodate individual requirements. Turnouts for mining and tunneling applications can be mounted on steel ties andpre-assembled, or they can be shipped in components for assembly on site.Standard Complete TurnoutTrack-Work Formations Diamond Straight Crossing Left Hand Crossover Crossing Left Hand Turnout Double Hand Crossover Right Hand Turnout Equilateral Turnout Right Hand Crossover 3 Way TurnoutSwitch standSwitch throwSwitch point (LH)Middle ordinateActual leadLengthof switchHeel spreadActualfrog pointGuard railFrogToeHeelFrog lengthCurved stock railGuard railStraight closure railOutside radiusCurved closure railSwitch rodSide jaw clipSwitch point (RH)VertexdistanceGage