Steve,
This question has been mentioned in the past. I've posted the
CB&Q engineering drawings for switchstands here:
www.locorosters.com
Click on "Full Access". The normal low switchstand was/is the
36D. Normal high switchstand is the Racor 112 or the CB&Q #4.
On some older yard and industrial trackage you might see the
Bethlehem 1222. It has a low profile and a kink in the handle
with much of the mechanism exposed.
The 36D would be the standard usage in yards. Mainline crossovers
would also get 36D's between the tracks unless there was some
reason that another placement worked out better. High stands
would be used on single switches outside yard limits.
No particular distinction was made between mainline, branchline,
or yards. A switchstand is a very long lasting piece of hardware.
Only changed when totally worn out or broken. After about 1990
there were many new designs installed to reduce injuries but that
situation does not involve the CB&Q.
Have no knowledge of any modeling information.
Re: The diamond at Bushnell. Diamonds are a very costly and
labor intensive pieces of trackwork. If there is doubt as to it's
usage it is best taken out. The labor expended in taking it in
or out is not very much compared to the cost of leaving it in.
The former CMStP&P diamond at Crawford WI was removed when it's
presence was no longer necessary and put back in when the State
found an Operator for that line. Just a good business practice.
Can also be a "in your face" tactic. When the SOO put in the CTC
through La Crosse they left both diamonds in even though it is
single track just East of there. Why? BN/BNSF has to maintain
them.
Russ
----- Original Message -----
From: sdoyle19@idt.net
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 13 May, 2004 09:00
Subject: [CBQ] switchstands
I'm modeling Q mainline, yard and secondary lines and wondered what types of
switchstands/lamps are appropriate (target, height, etc.), and who
manufacturers
HO models that are close to the proptotypes.
Many thanks in advance.
Steve
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