Greenville in Mercer County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Switch Stand
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2021
1. Switch Stand Marker
This type of Switch Stand was used to manually throw a switch. Moving the heavy arm at the base from one side to the other would push or pull the moveable rails (the points) from one track to another. There would be colored metal flags or a two-colored lantern atop the Switch Stand. They would rotate when the switch was thrown and tell the engineer which direction the switch was thrown.
the New York Central Yard in Stoneboro.
Donated by the Stoneboro Pizza Shop
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 41° 24.475′ N, 80° 22.872′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Pennsylvania, in Mercer County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 358) and Union Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker and switch stand are located on the Greenville Railroad Park & Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 Main Street, Greenville PA 16125, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bessemer Caboose #1985 (here, next to this marker); Railroad Crossing Lights (here, next to this marker); Wreck Train Chain (here, next to this marker); Position Signal Light
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Greenville Railroad Park & Museum
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2021
2. Switch Stand Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2021
3. Switch Stand
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
