Component Parts of a Crossing in Railway

Component Parts of a Crossing in Railway

Following are the component parts of a crossing

1. A crossing or vee piece.
2. A point and splice rail.
3. Two wing rails.
4. Two check rails.
5. Chairs in between toe and heel of the crossing.
6. Distance blocks at throat, nose and heel of crossing.

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