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**Switch Point Protection**

WHY PROTECT A SWITCH POINT? To reduce derailments, that's why! The sharp ends of switch points are vulnerable to wheel battering as trains round into the turnoff track. Switch Point "A" gets the brunt of the wheel hammering. If a switch point tip gets mangled, it will not lie flat against the running rail. Any gap between the switch point and the running rail will allow a wheel flange to slide in,"pick the point" open, and derail.

**Switch Point Protection for Industrial Spur Switches**

ECONOMICAL POINT PROTECTION Switch Point Protector The Protector is a pad of cast manganese steel bolted to the web of the rail two inches in front of the switch point blade of the curved closure rail (circled in the photo, above). The pad momentarily bumps a wheel flange away from the tip of the point, with no damage to switch point or car wheel. The pad can be reversed when one end is worn down. A Protector pad will extend the service life of your switch points. To order: Identify your rail size and section and choose from these 5 models. If your rail size is not shown, contact us
4123-77 AREA100#,110# ARA-A100#	4123-77A AREA112#,115#,119# PS130J	4123-77B DUDLEY 127# AREA 131 #, 132#, 133#, 136#, 140#, 141 #	4123-77C ASCE 85# AREA90#,100#	4123-77D AREA115#

**Switch Point Protection for Heavy Traffic & Main Line Switches**

Switch Point Guard — heavy traffic/mainline Manganese steel wear bar mounted on a steel frame is installed on the outside of the straight main rail in a turnout. Wear bar is centered on tip of switch point. Face of wheel strikes angled surface of wear bar, thus briefly deflecting wheel flange as it passes the switch point end. 4123-75 Weight 400 lbs.

**Track Clearance Marker - Don't Foul the Track!**

WHERE TO INSTALL TRACK CLEARANCE MARKER Locate the point of the spur track which measures 13 feet from the centerline of the adjoining track, 90 degrees to centerline of spur track. Then measure off 50 feet further into the spur track and install Marker. This will provide ample safe clearance for a car passing on the adjoining track — even with a man riding on the side of the car. Workers switching a cut of cars at this industrial rail yard misjudged how far they could shove the lead car towards the switch. There was no marker in the track to tell them where to stop. Railroaders call this situation "fouling the track." Left uncorrected, a fouled track will cause a collision with a passing train.
Meets Federal Railroad Administration Rule49 CFR218.101 "...(c) Each railroad shall implement procedures that enable employees to identify clearance points and a means to identify locations where clearance points will not permit a person to safely ride on the side of a car."
Track Clearance Marker Aldon's® permanent, highly visible and all-weatherTrack Clearance Marker tells switching crews how far they can shove a car without"fouling"converging tracks. 4015-144 FEATURES • Molded in a special, stable form of urethane • Bends if struck and springs back up again. No damage to passing trains • Bright yellow glossy finish — easy to see at night • Low-profile — only 10"above tie. • Withstands any temperature extreme -50° to +140° • Can be bolted to tie in exposed rail or into concrete in flush rail.

**Derail Basics**

Derails are emergency stopping devices for rail cars and locomotives. OSHA, FRA, and DOT regulations require derail protection for all active rail sidings.
How Derails Work The derail lifts the flange of the car wheel and drops it clear of the rail. At the same time the wheel on the other rail falls down between the rails. The derailed wheels bite into the soft surface of ties and ballast and slide to a stop. Depending on speed, a derailed car or locomotive may travel some distance before stopping Effective derailing depends on • Derail properly sized and installed • Cars and locomotives moving at switching speed • Flat track — no grades • Track open to the ties and ballast • In curved track, derail installed on outer rail, not inner rail • Open space along track for derailed car or locomotive to come to a stop

**Aldon's Family of Derails**

Hinged Derail Flip derail by hand on or off rail. Optional Lifting Lever reduces lifting effort to 20 lbs. 1-way and 2-way models for rails 80-141 lbs.	Retractable Derail The most convenient way to activate a derail. A handle pull of only 29-pounds on the waist high control lever causes the derail to slide on or off the rail. 1-way and 2-way models for rails 90-141 lbs.	SaberTooth™ Portable Derail Tool-free installation. Tie-biting anchor hook. 1-way: rails 90-141 lbs. 2-way: rails 100-136 lbs.
How to Choose the Right Derail...
Size of locomotive operating on your siding? Locomotives are heavier than freight cars and therefore determine derail choice. 4-axle: choose 1 -way or 2-way, any derail style. 6-axle: choose 1-way derails, in any derail style. (Do not use 2-way derails with 6 axle locomotives. Deflection angle too sharp for longer engine wheel bases. Instead, use two 1-way derails back-to-back.)

Exposed Rail: Use any of the three types of derails, provided that the track is built on wooden ties. If steel ties, order adapter plate Flush Rail: Do not install derails in flush rail unless pavement is soft enough year-round for de railed wheels to immediately sink into the paving. Type of Ties Wood or Steel? (not concrete or resin) Hinged derails can be installed directly on wooden ties. Steel ties require adapter plate Retractable and portable derails must be installed on wooden ties only. Type of Derail? Hinged, Retractable or Portable? Rail Size: Portable derails fit all sizes of rail from 90-141 lbs. Hinged and retractable derails are sold in four sizes, each size accommodating a small group of rail heights. The height of rail needs to be accurately measured, and must include the thickness of the tie plate. Most derail installa tions require shimming of the derail or notching of the ties in order to bring the derail block level with the top of the rail. An uneven fit with the rail can cause a failure to derail. Measuring height of rail can be made easier — and more accurate — with Aldon's All-Rail Height of Rail Gauge (#4022-17)

**Permanent Hinged Derails**

Hinged derails are made in four sizes. Please request a derail sizing form. We will furnish the derail size nearest to your rail size and provide an illustrated, easy-to-follow installation guide.

Steel adapter plate, 1 in. thick is welded to three steel ties. Custom-sized derail is bolted to plate. Plate accommodates Pandrol clips. 4014-13 The adapter plate is custom made and is not returnable. (order derail separately) Weight 250 lbs.

**Retractable Derails for Exposed Rail Supported on Wooden Ties**

Retractable Derails for exposed rail supported on wooden ties Designed for freight cars and all sizes of locomotives. One-way or two-way derailing. Install on wooden ties only. Handle effort 29 lbs.to slide derail. Minimum height of rail 5-1/2 in. Assembly includes derail, connecting rod, stand, and sign. Customer furnishes two 14 ft. switch ties to support operating stand. 4114-10-L One-way left throw. Weight 460 lbs. 4114-10-R One-way right throw. Weight 460 lbs. 4114-11 Two-way (limit use to 4-axle loco motives, due to sharp angle) Weight 550 lbs. To order, request derail sizing form. Call Western Safety Products for more information.

**Sabertooth™ Portable Derails**

Temporary Derailing Protection for exposed rails on wooden ties. One-way and two-way derailing for industrial sidings and approaches to buildings. Aldon® portable derails stand 2-3/4 in. above top of rail to meet current railroad locomotive clearance requirements. Weight 35 lbs. Patented design: • Formed Steel Plate Housing. No welds in shear plane to fail. Full contact with rail head. Maintains rigidity of form during derailing. • Safety Hook. If brace bar notch should slip off tie plate, hook bites into tie. Prevents derail from slipping. • Tool-free installation. No wrenches needed. Four thumbscrews anchor derail to rail head. No damage to rail surfaces.

**Hinged Derail Accessories**

4014-25 Lifting Lever (handle effort 20 lbs. to flip derail).	4014-26 steel shim 1/8"thick 4014-27 steel shim 1/4"thick 4124-97 Padlock (not shown)

OSHA mandates blue light on derails for night work

**OSHA-Mandated Rail Safety Signs & Holders**
1910.261 (c) "...The blue flag policy shall be used to mark stationary cars day and night. This policy shall include marking the track in advance of the spotted cars (flag for daytime, light for darkness)." Signs not included with holders.

The Mouse Trap Foot-operated hinged sign holder. No bending or stooping to raise or lower the sign. Step on the pedal and the holder falls down below the rails. Bumper on base plate keeps sign plate from touching ground. To raise the holder, step on the roll pin and the holder rises up to be secured upright. Lag bolts provided. Sign plate can be installed to fall face up or face down. 4015-95 Weight 12 lbs. (holder only) - sign not included	Spur Track Guardian Day and night, always on duty OSHA-mandated blue sign and blue light provide round the clock warning that the spur track is off limits to traffic unless plant workers authorize entry. Spur Track Guardian Package Includes 1. Hinged sign holder (hand-lifted or foot-operated "Mouse Trap"). 2. Blue sign,your choice of wording. 3. Flashing blue solar light. Shock-proof and weather-tight. Gravity switch. Brilliant 6-LED light is visible for over a mile. 4015-93 hand-lifted hinged holder, sign plate, solar light Weight 25 lbs. 4015-122 foot-operated Mousetrap sign holder, sign plate, solar light Weight 30 lbs.

Sign Sets Double Your Safety Message Extended length sign holders in three models conveniently display OSHA mandated Blue Flag (see below) and a related CAUTION or DANGER sign plate. Extended sign holder can also support bi-lingual sign plate (English-Spanish or English-French. Sign plates are not included in sign sets - purchase sign plates separately.

**Sign Plates & Sign Holders**

Sign Plates Aluminum .080"x 12"x 15" Reflectorized. Weight 1.5 lbs. OSHA and FRA require blue signs on any track where locomotives of the railroad serving your plant will operate. Red signs may be called for in special situations. Red signs satisfy OSHA Blue Flag Rule. Equivalent French and Spanish wordings available.

Clamp-On Steel holder. Clamps to rail head. Easy on, easy off. NON-LOCKING (shown) 4015-01 Weight 7 lbs. LOCKING 4015-07 Weight 10 lbs.	Clamp-On Aluminum Easy-open holder never rusts. Double roll bar for stability. 4015-52 Weight 4 lbs.	Spike-Down Hinged Tie plate base is spiked to tie. Hinged sign holder folds down in either direction. 4015-06 Weight 16 lbs.	Magnet Base Aluminum holder. Just plunk it down on the rail. Withstands 60 mph wind. For flush or exposed rail 4015-54 Weight 7 lbs.

Clamp-On Insulated For use near electrified third rail. Fiberglass arm and urethane end fittings. 4015-02 Weight 4 lbs.	Hi-Security Hurricane-Proof Steel holder with padlock. Withstands 75 mph wind. 4015-10 Weight 10 lbs.	Coupler Holder Gooseneck handle fits into hole in coupler. 4015-03 Weight 4 lbs.	Permanent Hinged Bolts to base of rail. Holder folds down flat. 4015-05 Weight 15 lbs.

Tripod Holder Twin sockets can hold flags. 4015-04 Weight 9 lbs. IT'S THE LAW: Blue signs by day ... blue lights at night. 4115-01 Blue bolt-on barricade light for all sign holders, above, except 4015-03 and 4015-04 4015-32 Small but brilliant flashing mini-light with magnet base/steel clip for all sign holders above, except 4015-02, 4015-03, 4015-04, 4015-05.

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