I’m a security guard at a local truck stop here in Central Jersey. While checking trucks through the gate this guy pulls up pulling a flat bed trailer and on it were two right hand turnouts mounted on the ties and ready to install. Couldn’t tell if they were going to be bolted or welded in place.
This is the first time I have ever seen anything like this. Just wanted to share with the forum. Bob
Were they Atlas or Peco?[:-^]
See those coming through here all the time.
Loathar-can’t be sure-couldn’t see the manufacturers name on the turnouts.
Jeff-would you know off hand if these were bolted or welded in place?
Before NS gave up the yard in my town to the local shortline there were several of these stacked up ready for use. I also have seen a couple of sections of straight track ready to be put in to replace trackage at grade crossings here in town.
Dan
Life imitating art!
Lee
I have photos of pre-assembled turnouts that I took in two different freight yards last summer. If I can figure out what computer they are on I will post them.
Down here they’re welded in place.
the rails on switches takes more of a beating than straight rail does. it is usually replaced more often. the points, stock rails, lead rails and frogs are bolted in to make it easier for replacment when that time comes. track that is assembled elseware and transported to the site is called panel track, either straight track panels or switch panels. the’re sort of like snap track. it makes for better quality control too.
Yup, there are a few businesses out there who contract out to supply railroads with those needs. I suppose it’s cheaper for the RR’s to have someone else make 'em up.
FastTracks! [:D]
Good one Lee! 
Karl