RAILROAD SIGNALS of the U.S.

 

SWITCH HEATERS

 

This page covers switch heaters.  They are used to melt snow and ice in climates where there is the possibility of an accumulation which would prevent turnouts from operating improperly, incorrectly, or at all.

Clifton VA - Norfolk Southern

A directly heated / propane fired installation.

         

 

Elkridge MD - CSX / ex B&O

A propane fired installation.

 

Manly IA - Iowa Northern

A forced hot air / natural gas installation.  Pictures of the switch machine are on the lower set of pictures.

             

         

Minneapolis MN - Union Pacific

A forced hot air / natural gas installation.

 

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