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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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semaphore signal
Railways; Railroad
A signal that uses a moving arm to indicate the state of the line ahead. Having the signal arm point straight out usually indicates that the next section contains a train. A ...
capacitor discharge unit (CDU)
Railways; Railroad
Used to store power so that several point motors may be fired simultaneously.
capillary action
Railways; Railroad
The process by which water is drawn from a wet area to a dry area through the pores of a material.
shunting signal
Railways; Railroad
A smaller than normal signal that is used specifically to indicate whether or not particular shunting moves may take place. Not usually modelled on layouts.
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