Bad train pictures

[edblysard]

Jim,
Email me at
[e-mail]
with a email address that supports photos, and I will send you a shot of a stub switch.
One look at it will explain all....
Ed

[edblysard]

Jim,
Email me at
[e-mail]
with a email address that supports photos, and I will send you a shot of a stub switch.
One look at it will explain all....
Ed

[bnsfkline]

My e-mail that I use here on the forums supports photos.

[bnsfkline]

My e-mail that I use here on the forums supports photos.

[dehusman]

A stub switch is a switch without points. Look at a regular (with points) switch. Now remove the points. You will have two continuous outer rails and two stub ended inner rails. Cut the outer two rails outer rails even with the inner rails. Now four rails stub end. Connect the two outer rails (in gauge) to a throwbar. By sliding the two outer rails of the switch you line them up with either pair of stub ended routes leading to the frog. The advantage is its simpler to build (you don't have to make points) but the abrupt joint tends to get damaged and its harder to keep the rails in guage.

Dave H.

[dehusman]

A stub switch is a switch without points. Look at a regular (with points) switch. Now remove the points. You will have two continuous outer rails and two stub ended inner rails. Cut the outer two rails outer rails even with the inner rails. Now four rails stub end. Connect the two outer rails (in gauge) to a throwbar. By sliding the two outer rails of the switch you line them up with either pair of stub ended routes leading to the frog. The advantage is its simpler to build (you don't have to make points) but the abrupt joint tends to get damaged and its harder to keep the rails in guage.

Dave H.

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

Stub switches were often used with three-way switches. Another disadvantage comes during hot weather when the rail would expand and the stubs would stick.

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

Stub switches were often used with three-way switches. Another disadvantage comes during hot weather when the rail would expand and the stubs would stick.

[vsmith]

Stub switch



The position of the rails is held in place by the switch stand, good enough for early light engines but got more problematic as locos got bigger. A heavy loco couls cause the approach rails to spread and derail the engine.

[vsmith]

Stub switch



The position of the rails is held in place by the switch stand, good enough for early light engines but got more problematic as locos got bigger. A heavy loco couls cause the approach rails to spread and derail the engine.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by vsmith

Stub switch



The position of the rails is held in place by the switch stand, good enough for early light engines but got more problematic as locos got bigger. A heavy loco couls cause the approach rails to spread and derail the engine.

Interesting.


Let's bring this topic back. [:)]

It has way too much info to let slide into history. [;)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by vsmith

Stub switch



The position of the rails is held in place by the switch stand, good enough for early light engines but got more problematic as locos got bigger. A heavy loco couls cause the approach rails to spread and derail the engine.

Interesting.


Let's bring this topic back. [:)]

It has way too much info to let slide into history. [;)]

[Modelcar]

....Gee, was surprised to see this once very popular thread again....It's a good place for us to enter all kinds of subjects.

[Modelcar]

....Gee, was surprised to see this once very popular thread again....It's a good place for us to enter all kinds of subjects.

[Mikeygaw]

ok i've seen a boxcar that was marked Newsprint only, and iirc it was owned by shipper/receiver... is there any other cargo's that would affect the newsprint (or vice-versa) or would the Newsprint only restriction be set by the company that owns the boxcar?

[Mikeygaw]

ok i've seen a boxcar that was marked Newsprint only, and iirc it was owned by shipper/receiver... is there any other cargo's that would affect the newsprint (or vice-versa) or would the Newsprint only restriction be set by the company that owns the boxcar?

[Anonymous]

Why is it in the railroads' interest to lease (I assume they lease) sleds, boxcars, etc. from corporations like TTX? Does it have something to do with the tax structure?

[Anonymous]

Why is it in the railroads' interest to lease (I assume they lease) sleds, boxcars, etc. from corporations like TTX? Does it have something to do with the tax structure?

[CShaveRR]

The large rolls of newsprint are considered a high-grade commodity--any dents in the paper may interfere with smooth operation of the presses that it's run through. And a car that's less than clean may spoil the product, too. (Take it from someone with a little pressroom experience in his past!)

[CShaveRR]

The large rolls of newsprint are considered a high-grade commodity--any dents in the paper may interfere with smooth operation of the presses that it's run through. And a car that's less than clean may spoil the product, too. (Take it from someone with a little pressroom experience in his past!)

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR

The large rolls of newsprint are considered a high-grade commodity--any dents in the paper may interfere with smooth operation of the presses that it's run through. And a car that's less than clean may spoil the product, too. (Take it from someone with a little pressroom experience in his past!)

I have one of the DVDs on railroad safey and training. It talks about coupling at speeds greater than 3 mph. Anything greater than this can cause loads to shift and damage in items inside the boxcars. Rolled paper intended for newspaper printing was one item easily damaged. This of course is NOT what the customer wanted nor the railroad, as it costs both of them time and money. [:(]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR

The large rolls of newsprint are considered a high-grade commodity--any dents in the paper may interfere with smooth operation of the presses that it's run through. And a car that's less than clean may spoil the product, too. (Take it from someone with a little pressroom experience in his past!)

I have one of the DVDs on railroad safey and training. It talks about coupling at speeds greater than 3 mph. Anything greater than this can cause loads to shift and damage in items inside the boxcars. Rolled paper intended for newspaper printing was one item easily damaged. This of course is NOT what the customer wanted nor the railroad, as it costs both of them time and money. [:(]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Modelcar

....
Gee, was surprised to see this once very popular thread again....

It's a good place for us to enter all kinds of subjects.

Q [:)]

It sure is a very good place to ask question. It might even cut down on the number of threads that might be posted.

If you have a question, ask it here. [;)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Modelcar

....
Gee, was surprised to see this once very popular thread again....

It's a good place for us to enter all kinds of subjects.

Q [:)]

It sure is a very good place to ask question. It might even cut down on the number of threads that might be posted.

If you have a question, ask it here. [;)]

[gacuster]

What does the term "featherbedding" refer to when it is applied to railroads?

[gacuster]

What does the term "featherbedding" refer to when it is applied to railroads?

[Modelcar]

Believe that is in simple terms....Arranging a situation of getting paid for questionable amount of work accomplished.

[Modelcar]

Believe that is in simple terms....Arranging a situation of getting paid for questionable amount of work accomplished.

[Mikeygaw]

i've seen with my own eyes on an NS coil car Protect II and pics of Protect III on NS coil cars... what is Protect II and Protect III?

[Mikeygaw]

i've seen with my own eyes on an NS coil car Protect II and pics of Protect III on NS coil cars... what is Protect II and Protect III?