Guard Rails

EA rail or other structure laid parallel with the running rails of atrack to prevent wheels from being derailed; or to hold wheels in correct alignment to prevent their flanges from striking the points of turnout or crossing frogs or the points of switches. A rail or other structure laid parallel with the running rails of a track to keep derailed wheels adjacent to running rails. Frog-Guard Rail relation: Guard Rail length 13'-0" Frog No. 8, 9, 10. Guard Rail length 16'-6" Frog No. 11, 12, 14 & 15. Guard Rail length 20'-0" Frog No. 16 & 20.