CN SYSTEM BULLETIN NOTICE NO. 54 is attached. It covers how to properly clean a switch of snow and ice. Page two of the bulletin has an illustrated graphic. Not Amtrak specific but useful in any territory.<br /><br />*** Bring a broom from one of the coaches with you if you go out to throw a snow covered switch. Note that they are the same design as the CN switch-broom ***<br /><br />Step 1: Clean the handle<br />Step 2: Clean the rods<br />Step 3: Clear the switch points