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Stopblock
 

Canterbury Railway Society Inc

Stopblock


A typical stopblock fitted to one of the tracks outside the Moorhouse running shed. An angled piece welded to the top of the block when closed ensures that wheels overrunning the block are forced off the line of the track, derailing the vehicle.


Image © Patrick Dunford 2001 - 2002

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