NW-Mailing-List Digest, Vol 175, Issue 49

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This type of locking arrangement is usually found where the switch stand is close toa road crossing.  In the 1940's, Norfolk Southern's No. 99 derailed near St. Brides, VA.The 2-8-4 entered the siding and turned over.  Investigation revealed that a drivercrossing the tracks had left the roadway, struck the switch stand forcing the switchpoints to line for the siding.  The driver left without notifying anyone.    Harry Bundy


--This short siding also had a latch connected to the switch point that you had to depress to operate the switch.  This location is the only place I encounter this type of attachment on a switch.  
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