"Steven Saunderson" <phelum.net@Syd.au> wrote in message
news:ekpf241cq43b15onu6e672f0a8ph7vqcnq@...
> On Mon, 12 May 2008 15:04:23 +1000, David Johnson
> <usenet@trainman.id.au> wrote:
>
>> The "frog" in the discussion was the replacement for the K crossing in a
>> set of points. By having "swing nose" points, the hammering of wheels
>> on the K crossing is eliminated, reducing wear and tear, and allowing
>> faster turnout speeds.
>>
>> In NSW, we have examples at Glenfield, Beverley Hills and Chatswood.
>
> Wow, Chatswood is high-tech ! Wasn't the coal train derailment at
> Hexham due to a faulty swing-nose point ? I don't know if they're still
> there.
> --
> Steven
Crossover on the coal road at Hexham has been removed. Swing nose points are
relatively common in the Hunter Valley.
Peter Miller
Newcastle