Switch Stands

Section 1500 Section 1500.230  Switch Stands a)         Main Tracks.  Main track switch stands exceeding 2 feet 10 inches in height and not exceeding 4 feet in height shall have horizontal clearances of not less than 8 feet from the centerline of an adjacent track to the nearest part of the switch stand above the base of rail; and not less than 8 feet 3 inches when the switch stand exceeds 4 feet in height. b)         Subsidiary Tracks.  Subsidiary track switch stands exceeding 2 feet 10 inches in height and not exceeding 4 feet in height shall be not less than 7½ feet from the centerline of an adjacent track to the nearest part of the switch stand above the base of rail; and not less than 8 feet when the switch stand exceeds 4 feet in height.