Article: Switch stands, switch machines: whether they are thrown manually or by remote control, found in a tie or by the side of the track, switch stands and switch machines will always have a vital role in railroading.

Article: Time for a switch: they are manual, remote-controlled, in-tie and meeting railroads' needs with new features and new designs.
Railway Track and Structures;  November 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ...Switch stands and switch machines continue to...manufacturers of switch stands and machines...a line of switch machines that includes...industry sees switch machines and the information...two types of switch stands for the Mexican...

Article: Switch stands using new technology.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Railway Track and Structures;  November 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ......a century. Switch stands are a part...features added to switch stands than ever before...hand-thrown switch stands. In the late...variety of switch stands to choose from...latest trends in switch stands include: remote-contr...and radios on switch ...

Article: Switch stands, switch machines: switch stands and switch machines come in tall and short versions, fit between railroad ties and offer many different features, but they are always a key component in track.
Railway Track and Structures;  November 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Switch stands and switch machines are an integral part...what manufacturers of switch stands and machines are producing...introduced two new switch machines this year, the GM4000A...manufacture two types of switch stands for the Mexican market...

Article: Still standing: more and more of the industry is moving to switch machines, leaving switch stand manufacturers to focus on fitting a familiar product into the market.
Railway Track and Structures;  November 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ......variety of switch stands, including...demand for switch stands is approximately...improvements have kept switch stands a part of the...Line, in which switch machines have replaced...different from the switch stands, which are...manually-operated ...

Article: Switch stands, switch machines: manufacturers of switch stands and switch machines remain focused on improving product efficiency, cost-effectiveness and, above all, safety.
Railway Track and Structures;  November 1, 2002 ;     700+ words ......of service, the switch stand is phasing...machine. However, switch stands are not obsolete...associated with switch stands. Customers are also...manually-operated switch stands, based on customer...company's manual switch stands have additional...needed to throw ...

Article: Switching from stands to machines.(railroads)
Railway Track and Structures;  November 1, 2000 ;     700+ words ...Switch machines reducing risk...have been saying, Switch stands? No, we don't...switch machine. The switch machines are usually safer...design of our switch stands eliminates back...utilizing proven switch machine standards...brands of mainline switch ...

Article: Switch stands, switch machines: Same design, new perks; Switch stands and machines have kept the same design components for over 100 years, but with an industry focus on safety, new bells and whistles are added every year.
Railway Track and Structures;  November 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ...The switch stand design your grandfather envisions...well as continuing the transition from switch stands to switch machines. ABC-NACO ABC-NACO Inc., the owner of the RACOR trademark, has a variety of switch stands to choose from, including a rigid 36E...incorporated remote ...

Article: North America is about to switch it up: switch machines still play an integral role in m/w applications and may be ready to go through a make-over by taking on the appearance of a railroad tie.
Railway Track and Structures;  April 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Switch machines continue their evolution and with new concepts...designs. Here is an update on what manufacturers of switch machines are producing and what innovations are only months...safety and eliminate injuries associated with switch stands. Customers are also looking to improve ...

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.
Railway Track and Structures;  November 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ...Switch stands and switch machines are an integral part of railroading...update on what manufacturers of switch stands and machines are producing and...product improvements, not only for switch stands, but also for the rest of the...

Article: Union Switch & Signal Inc.(Brief Article)
Railway Track and Structures;  January 1, 2001 ;     17 words ...Union Switch & Signal Inc. signed a long-term contract with CSXT to supply the railroad with switch machines.

Article: In-sleeper switch machines. (Railtex Report).
International Railway Journal;  January 1, 2003 ;     72 words ......behalf of Contec, Germany, a new range of in-sleeper switch machines for conventional points, moveable frog points, and...derailers, Several advantages are claimed for in-sleeper switch machines: they allow automated tamping through the switch...

Article: Union Pacific.(North America)(RailComm Inc. enters into a contract with Union Pacific Railroad Co.)(Brief article)
Railway Age;  January 1, 2007 ;     42 words ...Union Pacific: Selected RailComm, Inc., to provide remote control of 17 powered switch machines at Roper Yard, Salt Lake City. Switch machines with LED position indicators and point protection will be independently monitored and controlled from each field panel location.

Article: The Ministry of Railways has awarded a $US 12 million contract to GE Transportation Europe.(China)
International Railway Journal;  January 1, 2005 ;     25 words ...The Ministry of Railways has awarded a $US 12 million contract to GE Transportation Europe for a batch of CTS-2 in-sleeper switch machines (IPJ December 2004 p30).

Article: Railcomm has installed 14 additional remotely-controlled power switch machines at Alton & Southern Railroad's Bowl and Crest sections of its yard.(United States)
International Railway Journal;  May 1, 2009 ;     31 words ...Railcomm has installed 14 additional remotely-controlled power switch machines at Alton & Southern Railroad's Bowl and Crest sections of its yard. The new switches eliminate manually-operated points.