Railway

Railway

Relating to the infrastructure developed for the transport of trains.

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Railway

The track circuit block system was developed during the latter half of the 20th century and is used on lines with high levels of traffic and equipped with multiple-aspect colour light signals. The ...

diamond plate

Transportation; Railway

A white diamond plate fixed to a signal post, indicating that the track circuit block system is used.

big-boy

Transportation; Railway

Nickname given to the 4-8-8-4 class of Mallet locomotives.

traction unit

Transportation; Railway

Motive power unit designed exclusively to haul trains.

diesel

Transportation; Railway

The diesel engine invented by Rudolf Diesel was quickly used for railcars.

big four

Transportation; Railway

Term used to refer to the four main railway companies formed in 1923 (Great Western Railway, London Midland & Scottish, London North Eastern Railway and Southern Railway).