12-20-2010, 12:22 PM
Switched Crossing
![[Image: Switched-Diamond.jpg]](http://www.railway-technical.com/Switched-Diamond.jpg)
A switched crossing (sometimes referred to as a swing nose crossing or moveable frog) will normally be provided for turnouts with a very acute angle. The crossing will have a powered element which will be set for the required route at the same time as the switch blade is set.
A switched crossing (sometimes referred to as a swing nose crossing or moveable frog) will normally be provided for turnouts with a very acute angle. The crossing will have a powered element which will be set for the required route at the same time as the switch blade is set.
Ron Wm. Hurlbut
Toronto, Ontario, Dominion of Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, Dominion of Canada
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