Re: Catchpoints - what are they?

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Bradley Torr wrote:

> Could someone please explain to me what 'catchpoints' are, what they look
> like, and what purpose they serve? Thanks.

A set of points that goes nowhere, deliberately derailing a train when open.

Catchpoints, or parts thereof can be seen at:

> http://www.railpage.org.au/pix/diesel/4906_T4129_Flemington_29-8-94.jpg
>
> http://www.railpage.org.au/pix/diesel/4911-4904_Marrickville-Loop_10-5-90.jpg
>
> http://www.railpage.org.au/pix/railcars/722-622-638-738_Dunmore-Shellharbour_27-8-94.jpg
>
> http://www.railpage.org.au/pix/diesel/8176-C504_1NP2_Junee_3-8-97.jpg
>
> http://www.railpage.org.au/pix/electric/Bluff_Yard.jpg
>
> http://www.railpage.org.au/pix/steam/SMR18_CS11_Unanderra_15-11-96.jpg
>

The result of catch points being used can be seen at:
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/cronulla.htm







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