“facing-point”

The following 2 entries include the term facing-point.

facing-point lock

noun

: a mechanical lock for a railroad switch, derail, or movable-point frog comprising a plunger stand and a plunger which engages a lock rod attached to the switch point to lock the operated unit

facing-point switch

noun

: a railroad switch so set that a train faces the points as it passes them distinguished from trailing-point switch


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