Re: Re: Combino at Workshops

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Sunday, May 19, 2002 10:42 AM

Actually the M&MTB Rule Book called for the thing to be stuck into the slot with a firm handgrip, then use your leg against your grip hand to push it across so that you retained your balance. I used my foot often but then I always wore Vibram soled boots and knew they wouldn't slip.

Bob Murphy

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From: malrowe

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Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2002 8:36 PM

Subject: [TramsDownUnder] Re: Combino at Workshops

Well spotted Pete. ... to continue the theme of American / Australian cultural differences, we would call the item a point bar. The one pictured is of the current type ... a bit longer than the old version and having a loop on the top to assist in its operation by hand. The older (shorter) versions were usually operated by pushing on them with one's foot. The older ones were also useful as a handy weapon with which to impress troublesome drunks on the last tram. One thing they all have in common is that they are always at the wrong end of the car when the automatic points fail! (Murphy's law) Mal Rowe > Street railway modelers note the tethered switch iron in its holder > (I guess!) in the second photo. > > Pete Groom

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