Track Maintenance & Repair

Railroad Switch & Turnout Products

Enhance Switching Performance and Safety

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of your rail yard with Aldon Company’s comprehensive line of railroad switch and turnout products. We offer a wide range of high-quality parts and components, including durable targets, switch cube indicators, robust switch point protectors, clamps, and switch stand lubricants, designed to enhance the integrity and performance of your switching operations. Our products are built to withstand the demands of the rail environment and help you maintain a safe and productive track system. Explore our product selection below!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a railroad switch?

A railroad switch is a mechanical device that provides the ability to smoothly divert a train from one track to another. Learn more!

How does a railroad track switch work?

A switch diverts traffic from one track to another (turning left or right) by moving hinged points. Learn more!

Why Is rail yard switch maintenance important?

Proper maintenance of your rail yard switches is essential to achieving long switch life and safe operation. Ignoring basic maintenance of the switch will lead to difficult operation of the switch and broken components and derailments. This is why it is important to conduct regular maintenance and inspections.

What types of railroad switch and turnout products does Aldon offer?

We offer targets, switch point protectors and clamps, along with brooms, holders, switch stand lubricant, plus more. Explore our product selection today!

What is a switch target?

A railroad switch target is a visual indicator that shows the position of a railroad switch. Switch targets help train crews determine whether a switch is aligned for the “straight” or “side” track. This information is crucial for safe and efficient train operations.

What is a railroad switch point protector?

A railroad switch point protector is a device that is bolted to the inside of the rail that leads to the switch that absorbs the impact of passing train wheels to protect the switch point and prevent derailments.