Switch stand support tie arrangements

[Todd A Ferguson]

Jim,

I will say that I have never seen a stub switch without them. And I can't imagine them working without them either.

Best,

Todd Ferguson

Harrisburg, NC 

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On Aug 26, 2016, at 9:40 AM, jim pallow [via C&Sng Discussion Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

   I'm going to suggest that all of the stubs switches have gage rods or gage bars.  The lighter the rail the more necessary they are.  Rail flexes dramatically under the weight of equipment.  A low camera angle and the high "ballast" hides them from the cameras.  Look for where the gage rod or bar wraps around the base of the rail.  There appear to be various types, I suspect depending on supplier.  Straps above the ties, straps below the ties and the other a vertical bar which is mostly below the base of the rail.  In the Dickey photo for instance I can see at least one gage bar.  JP

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[Chris Walker]

More correctly known as Bridle Irons(or Rods) ( whereas gauge bars were for use on curves even though these were similar in shape) and the Head Bridle in particular were one piece with the Harp as the movement is in direction of the throw.  However once Rotary Switchstands were introduced to the Stub, then the Head Bridle iron was truncated close to the Rail and a pivot Throwrod(or Headrod) was introduced to connect the Stand.

For Bladed Switch.