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Railway

Relating to the infrastructure developed for the transport of trains.

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Transportation; Railway

Consists of clearing the block after ensuring that the entire train has reached the next block signalbox.

Livery

Transportation; Railway

Paint colour and style applied to locomotives and vehicles, with such features as crests. Companies originally had their own specific livery.

Load transfer point

Transportation; Railway

A loading/unloading yard with a dedicated siding enables direct exchange with road vehicles for loading and unloading without needing a platform or shed.

Lock

Transportation; Railway

General term designating stretcher bar locks, clamp locks and trailable locks for locking switch points.

Locomotive

Transportation; Railway

Steam, diesel, diesel-electric or electric traction unit with a power rating equal to or greater than 500 HP.

Lodging house

Transportation; Railway

Also known as barracks – used by crews stopping over between shifts, thereby enabling them to get sufficient rest before resuming their duty.

Longitudinal sleeper

Transportation; Railway

Type of experimental sleeper used on a few lines. Longitudinal sleepers were supposed to enable greater track holding.

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