US PATENT SUBCLASS 246 / 427
.~ Stationary turnout


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246 /   HD   RAILWAY SWITCHES AND SIGNALS

415 R  DF  SWITCHES {21}
427.~ Stationary turnout


DEFINITION

Classification: 246/427

(under subclass 415) Subject matter having switches without moving parts which divert trains running facing onto the siding and allow trains running trailing to continue, underailed, upon the main line, or vice versa.

(1) Note. The vehicle-energy-actuated switches of subclasses 319+ all perform an identical function, but are provided with moving parts actuated by the passing wheels when trailing.