Fence gates on industry spurs are also protected by lock and
key. Copies of the keys are usually given to both the customer
and the railroad, so that crews can access and switch the spur
without needing to call the customer to open the gate. Just as
is the case with turnouts, the gates are generally left unlocked
while the train is working the industry.
Locks can extend to other railroad equipment. Derails are
secured with the same type of padlocks that are used on
3: The same style of lock is use on fence gates at
industrial spurs. The locks are usually owned by the
railroad, so they can open the gate without needing the
customer to do so.
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