26
26: The prototype Pharm Tech spur on the Grimes
Line has been tagged, spiked, and placed out of
service. The switch lock has been replaced with a
different model and a tag added so train crews know
not to open or operate the turnout.
and turnout. With everything locked and secure, the “Tramp”
can head for home.
It’s a Locked World
It’s obvious why railroads and the customers they serve lock
their equipment and property. Railroad locks serve to protect
both the railroads and the general public from injury, damage,
or theft, while providing a safe work environment for the rail-
road’s employees. Modeling their use on our own layouts adds
an interesting aspect to our operating sessions and helps us cre-
ate a more accurate model railroad.
