Abstract

Provided is a wheel guard apparatus equipped with a stationary part (5) fixed to a crosstie (2) between the main track rails (3); a movable part (7) which is supported on a horizontal pivot shaft (6) arranged on the stationary part (5) and which can pivot around the pivot shaft (6) toward the center of the track; and a guard rail (12) held parallel with the said main track rails (3) in a position remote from the said pivot shaft (6) of the movable part (7); an outer retaining part (17) to prevent the wheels from derailing toward the inside of the main track rails (3) and an inner retaining part (18) to prevent derailed rolling stock from deviating toward the outside of the track are provided on the guard rail (12) to not only prevent wheel derailment, but also to provide a guarding function so that rolling stock will not deviate significantly from the track should a wheel derail.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 5/18 - Guard railsConnecting, fastening or adjusting means therefor