Track Points Scotch & Clip

These premium Points Scotches are manufactured from steamed beech, with a moisture content below 8% before finishing.

Each unit is then coated with a two-pack undercoat and fluorescent orange two-pack topcoat, delivering:

• A significantly extended lifespan through full protection against moisture and contaminants
• Improved safety and visibility in the track environment thanks to the high-visibility finish
• A PVC handle that significantly reduces breakage
• Anti-slip handle grips, reducing the risk of slips and trips during installation or removal
• Full traceability, with engraving of the date of manufacture, batch number and the owner’s company name

The result is a more durable, more reliable and more professional product that reduces replacement frequency, improves safety and provides clear traceability.

They are currently awaiting PADS approval, but can be use on London underground, TfL, depots, ports and heritage railways.

Why Choose Our Scotches

Other companies still manufacture scotches from oak. It’s a traditional material, but not necessarily the most suitable for this application. Oak takes a long time to dry after felling, and is prone to splitting along the grain during the drying process. That weakness often shows up later as premature breakage of the machined tapers.

Other companies’ scotches are supplied untreated, leaving the timber exposed to water, oils and grease in the track environment. Over time this can weaken the structure and increase the risk of slippage in the points face.

What is a Point Scotch used for?

A points scotch is a wedge-shaped block that fits between the switch rail and the stock rail. Once inserted, the switch blade cannot close or move, effectively immobilising the point.

• Preventing point movement – A points scotch is inserted into the switch rail area to physically block the point blades from moving. This ensures the points stay in the required position.
• Protecting track workers – During maintenance, inspection, or signalling work, it prevents the points from being operated accidentally by signalling equipment or manual operation.
• Ensuring a safe route is maintained – By locking the points in position, it guarantees that any train movements through the area will follow the correct route and cannot be diverted.

Branding / Personalisation

Not only does personalised / company engraved branding make the product fully traceable, it would also make a fantastic gift for a railway enthusiast

Email your personalisation/branding requests to sales@rsprail.co.uk, once you have ordered.