Reflective trim dimensions on turnouts?

Reflective trim dimensions on turnouts?

• A. 2 inches above bottom
• B. 0.5 inch trim
• C. 1 inch above bottom reflective striping and 1.5 inch stencils
• D. 3 inch stencils

Answer: (C)

Reflective trim on turnout gear is placed to maximize visibility while keeping labeling readable and protected from wear. The standard setup places the reflective striping about 1 inch above the bottom edge, with stenciled text or markings sized at 1.5 inches, positioned above that band. This arrangement keeps the reflective area close enough to the hem to be highly visible from multiple angles, yet leaves enough space for legible identification markings that won’t be obscured by the bottom edge or gear movement. The combination of a 1-inch gap to the bottom for the reflective strip and 1.5-inch stencils balances visibility, durability, and readability, whereas other configurations either crowd the bottom hem, reduce legibility, or introduce impractically large markings.

Reflective trim on turnout gear is placed to maximize visibility while keeping labeling readable and protected from wear. The standard setup places the reflective striping about 1 inch above the bottom edge, with stenciled text or markings sized at 1.5 inches, positioned above that band. This arrangement keeps the reflective area close enough to the hem to be highly visible from multiple angles, yet leaves enough space for legible identification markings that won’t be obscured by the bottom edge or gear movement. The combination of a 1-inch gap to the bottom for the reflective strip and 1.5-inch stencils balances visibility, durability, and readability, whereas other configurations either crowd the bottom hem, reduce legibility, or introduce impractically large markings.