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The means of conveyance of passengers and goods by way of wheeled vehicles running on rail tracks.

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interchange track

Railways; Railroad

A track used for the transfer of cars from one railroad to another.

twin tie plate

Railways; Railroad

A tie plate in two parts which mate to form a combined width equal to that of the stand tie plate, for use back of the heel of switch to the point where standard tie plates may be ...

interlocking

Railways; Railroad

An arrangement of signals, switch lock, and signal appliances so interconnected that their movements succeed each other in a predetermined order. It may be operated manually or ...

uncoupling ramp

Railways; Railroad

A ramp fitted under or between the rails on a model to facilitate the remote uncoupling of rolling stock. It has no prototype equivalent except where used in hump shunting yards.

island layout

Railways; Railroad

A layout having an access way all around the outside of it. A layout which is not adjacent to a wall.

upper quadrant

Railways; Railroad

A semaphore signal which raises its arm to indicate that the line ahead is clear.

island platform

Railways; Railroad

A platform having tracks running on both sides of it.