... posted: 14 Aug 2020 04:41 from: Matt M. Hi Rob, I'm sure there has been an earlier discussion of stub or slide switches. I've not seen the first version before outside of some toy train sets. Probably because of the limitations it places on track geometry. Plus limitations on weight and wheelbase of stock. The second version was quite widely used. The photo attachment is Philadelphia, I think, and you can see the advantages of the switch. Also good for pushing snow off the PW. 2282_132318_200000000.jpg You are correct that there is a detent but they were considered unsafe and phased out. At least on passenger lines. In the distance you can see a small group of people next to a hut. In front of them is a winding handle gear drive as opposed to the lever on the nearer crossing. If you are modelling early English railways or American you would probably have need to build one of these. Regards, Matt M. This is a drawing of one used on a jetty in Australia. 2282_132337_030000000.jpg posted ...