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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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Cross level
Railways; Railroad
The distance one rail is above or below another. This should not be confused with Superelevation on curves.
Crossing protection
Railways; Railroad
An arrangement of signs or electric signalling devices designed to prevent accidents at grade crossings. May include short arm gates.
Crossing, grade
Railways; Railroad
A crossing or intersection of a railroad and a highway at the same level or grade.
Staggered-point switch
Railways; Railroad
A switch in which one point is placed in advance of the other, as in a turnout from inside a curve.
Standard gauge
Railways; Railroad
The original track gauge first used by the ancient Romans and adopted by early railway builders in England.
