What do you use to change the position of the switch points in a mechanically-controlled railroad switch?

Explanation

Correct answer: The adjuster

The image shows a worker manually changing the position of tramway points with a special metal rod. This tool, used to mechanically adjust the switch blades (the moving parts of the points), is a point lever.

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