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Article: Switch stands, switch machines: switch stands and switch machines play a key role in railroading and now they can be manual, automatic and even fit between railroad ties.
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- Railway Track and Structures
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
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Switch stands and switch machines are an integral part of railroading. They continue to evolve to meet ever-changing needs in height, ergonomic design and appearance. Here is an update on what manufacturers of switch stands and machines are producing and what innovations are only months away.
ALSTOM
ALSTOM Signaling Inc. manufactures the TieMaster In-Tie Switch Machine (TM100) that can be installed within the space of a railroad tie. The machine is placed in the position of the first headblock tie of a switch point and bolted to the stock rails.
The TM100's design facilitates continuous ballast tamping through the switch point. According to the ...