Hot Water posted:nycoolbreez posted:The switch was padlocked in place when investigators arrived.
That procedure is by rule, i.e. the hand-throw switch mechanism MUST be locked, no mater what position it is in. Besides, the persons "switch key" can NOT even be removed from the lock, unless the lock is re-locked.
You sure? Unfortunately I can't remember having to lock up a lock to remove the key... I believe the locks I used on the main track had a name of "Sargent Green leaf " 25 years ago.
If that the case, (and I don't think it is) this might lead to "bad railroad habits) Locking switches in other than the normal route.
How would you get any work done ,?