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A switch made up of a rail from each track, both rails being tapered far back and connected to throw alongside the through rail of either track.

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  1. A switch made up of a rail from each track, both rails being tapered far back and connected to throw alongside the through rail of either track.
  2. A switch made up of a rail from each track, both rails beingtapered far back and connected to throw alongside the through rail ofeither track.