A&K Railroad -- Switches

A complete turnout consists of a complete frog, complete switch, guard rail assemblies where required, and switch stand. When ordering, please specify whether switches or turnouts are required. A&K can furnish switches to meet any of your requirements. A.R.E.A. designed switches for heavy duty service or lighter A&K designs for intermittent and light duty service can be furnished with complete components for fast, efficient installation.

Components of a Switch
A complete switch consists of a pair of switch points with a recommended number of rods, clips, slide plates and braces, and heel block assemblies.

How To Order Switches

To order complete switches or replacement parts, give your A&K Rail and Track Specialist the following specifications:

1. Switch design
2. Length of switch points

3. Weight and section of rail
4. Gauge of track

5. Rail drilling at heel of switch
6. Type of clips

Please call if you have any problems in identifying any of the needed information for ordering. Your A&K Rail and Track Specialist will assist you in specifying the proper switch and component parts for your service needs, along with many combinations of point design, slide plate type and quantity, clip type and rod designs.