A railroad switching apparatus utilizing a tie which is positioned under rails and points used in switching railroad cars. A support is interposed the tie and the rails and points and includes a passageway to guide the first and second indicator bars which are attached to the points. A slider is also employed at the attachment point of the indicator bars to the points to accommodate the thermal expansion and contraction of the rails and points. The indicator bars are formed into a coaxial unit in order to allow simple observation of the relative movement between the first and second indicator bars to determine proper movement of the points relative to the rails.

A railroad switching apparatus utilizing a tie which is positioned under rails and points used in switching railroad cars. A support is interposed the tie and the rails and points and includes a passageway to guide the first and second indicator bars which are attached to the points. A slider is also employed at the attachment point of the indicator bars to the points to accommodate the thermal expansion and contraction of the rails and points. The indicator bars are formed into a coaxial unit in order to allow simple observation of the relative movement between the first and second indicator bars to determine proper movement of the points relative to the rails.

A securement apparatus for securing a railroad switch including a box with an interior compartment. A portion of a switch stand of a railroad switch is received within the interior compartment and thereby engages with the box. The box includes at least one slot defined a wall of the box to receive a portion of the hand of the switch stand. The box includes an engagement member located within the interior compartment of the box. The engagement member engages and securing the portion of the switch stand. The box further includes a locking mechanism which engages with the box and a tether to securing the securement apparatus to the ground.

A securement apparatus for securing a railroad switch including a box with an interior compartment. A portion of a switch stand of a railroad switch is received within the interior compartment and thereby engages with the box. The box includes at least one slot defined a wall of the box to receive a portion of the hand of the switch stand. The box includes an engagement member located within the interior compartment of the box. The engagement member engages and securing the portion of the switch stand. The box further includes a locking mechanism which engages with the box and a tether to securing the securement apparatus to the ground.