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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Railways; Railroad

A type of passenger train where the diesel or electric motor is built into the carriages themselves.

Narrow gauge

Railways; Railroad

A gauge narrower than standard gage. A gauge of 24 inches or less is commonly employed for industrial railways. metre gauge is often used in foreign countries.

Narrow gauge

Railways; Railroad

Track having a gauge that is narrower than standard.

Nutlock

Railways; Railroad

A spring washer.

Open top

Railways; Railroad

A layout where the solid baseboard only exists under the track areas. Self supporting scenery is built around the track at both higher and lower levels.

Operating rod

Railways; Railroad

A rod attached to a switch, derail, or other device, for moving it from one position to another.

Outer home signal

Railways; Railroad

An additional signal placed before the home signal that protects trains shunting back past the home signal. Indicates station limits at the approach end of the station.