Inventors:
Paul P. Rice - Harrisburg PA
William D. Munch - Harrisburg PA
Assignee:
Bethlehem Steel Corporation - Bethlehem PA
International Classification:
E01B 500
Abstract:
An adjustable switch point guard rail assembly for use adjacent the switch point of a railway switch. The adjustable guard rail assembly is comprised of a plurality of support chairs and an adjustable guard rail. The adjustable guard rail includes a surface for engaging and laterally urging the wheels of rolling stock in a direction toward the centerline of the trackwork. Also disclosed is an apparatus for laterally adjusting and fastening the wheel engaging surface of the adjustable guard rail to a variety of positions toward or away from the switch point within a given range of lateral movement.