JME 4110: Remotely Actuated Rail Switch

Authors

Calysta Yalew, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Chibale Anwisye, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Ron Almira, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Andy Sengsavang, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Language

English (en)

Publication Date

Summer 2025

Document Type

Final Report

Problem Statement

This project focuses on developing a device that will switch the direction of rail by moving the manual rail switch itself. This design consists of two winches strategically placed on either side of the rail switch. It is then attached to a beam clamped to the manual switch and via a button on a phone, can pull the handle left and right. With this device patrons are able to keep safe and railway operations would be more efficient.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (UMSL JME 410)

Recommended Citation

Yalew, Calysta; Anwisye, Chibale; Almira, Ron; and Sengsavang, Andy, "JME 4110: Remotely Actuated Rail Switch" (2025). Washington University / UMSL Mechanical Engineering Design Project JME 4110. 63.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/jme410/63