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Paul D

December 02, 2006 06:02PM

Kerosene switch point heaters.
They have a large wick that burns under the point and heats the switch so they don't freeze shut or build up snow and ice between the point and stock rail that would prevent them from closing tightly.
Not many railroad use them any more.

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