switch clearance

[TheParp]

Hello everyone,

I know there isn't many people here but i'm trying anyway.

I'm actually working on a project that need us to calculate the clearance of a switch.

What will influence the distance between the rail and the end of the switch tie?

What are the needs to have longer or shorter connecting rod?

 

[dhengr]

Google AREMA they have reams of material and design/layout info. on these matters. They, or the railroads themselves, or the AAR are the go-to people on these issues. Some of the railroads have some of their own standards which may vary a little from the normal industry standards.

 

[dik]

Also, check with some of the hardware suppliers, they often have good information on clearances. I don't do rail... but, I've been involved with a little of it on some of my projects.

Dik

 

[TheParp]

thanks a lot guys!