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Railway
Relating to the infrastructure developed for the transport of trains.
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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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