Patent ID: 8864084

Claim:
A track switch cover assembly comprising: a center cover configured to extend between a pair of parallel rails; a side cover configured to extend longitudinally adjacent an outside edge of a rail; a center cover mounting assembly including: a plurality of mounting flanges each including first portions that are configured to be bolted to a gauge side of the rail and a second portion that extends from the first portion inwardly toward the center of the track, the second portion including a slot therein; a plurality of studs configured to engage the slots in the second portion of the flange and extend through apertures in the center cover; a plurality of quick release fasteners configured to engage the plurality of studs and secure the center cover to the plurality of mounting flanges; a side cover mounting assembly including: a plurality of base members configured to be secured to a railroad track tie member, each base member including a stud extending therefrom; a plurality of pivot members pivotally connected to the base member and secured to the side cover, each pivot member including an aperture therein configured to receive the stud extending from the base member; a plurality of quick release fasteners configured to engage the plurality of studs to limit the rotation of the pivot member relative to the base member.