Railroad

Railroad

A railroad is a means of wheeled transportation for moving people and goods. Railroads are tracks on which trains can tow cars behind an engine.

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Walk around layout

Railways; Railroad

A layout not requiring a duck-under or lifting section.

Junction

Railways; Railroad

The spot at which a branch diverges from the main line. It may consist of a single turnout for single track or may consist of several turnouts and diamond crossings for double (or multiple) tracks.

Water crane

Railways; Railroad

A crane like device used to provide water for steam locomotives.

Junction signal

Railways; Railroad

A signal which as well as indicating the state of the track ahead also indicates which of two or more different available tracks that the train will actually take.