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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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end to loop
Railways; Railroad
A layout not having a continuous run but having at least one section of track from which a train can be set in motion and eventually return to its starting point without having to ...
energized-live (dangerous to life)
Railways; Railroad
Electric apparatus, such as overhead wires, third rail, transformers, switches, motors, etc., is energized when connected to the normal power source. All systems are considered to ...
switch stand
Railways; Railroad
A device by which a switch is thrown, locked, and its position indicated. It consists essentially of a base, spindle, lever, and connecting rod, together with target, and can be ...
engine burn
Railways; Railroad
Destruction of rail head metal caused by spinning locomotive wheels. Engine Burn Fracture is a rail break caused by an engine burn.
switch target
Railways; Railroad
A visual day signal fixed on the spindle of a switch stand, or the circular flaring collar fitted around the switch-lamp lens, and painted a distinctive color to indicate the ...
expansion shim (rail)
Railways; Railroad
Spacer inserted between ends of abutting rails while track is being laid to provide allowance for expansion of steel when temperature changes.
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