Railroad switch stand

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure A railraod switch stand is provided by which a switchman can easily and conveniently throw a railroad switch while standing, which automatically locks in respective open and thrown positions and which automatically disconnects from the switch throw rod in the event excessive longitudinal force is applied to the throw rod, the preferred switch stand includes a hand-operable, rotatable throw wheel; means mounting the wheel at about normal chest height; means for operably coupling the wheel with the throw rod of the switch for translating rotation of the wheel into corresponding longitudinal movement of the rod, means for releasably locking the wheel in respective, …