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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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yard track (YT)
Railways; Railroad
A track within a yard used to receive cars for classification for rerouting.
switch-stand latch
Railways; Railroad
A device for catching and holding the lever of a switch stand in position; also called a switch keeper. Two latches are used at each switch stand.
lead track
Railways; Railroad
An extended track connecting either end of a yard with the main track.
actual lead
Railways; Railroad
The length between the actual point of switch and the half-inch point of frog, measured on the line of the straight track.
curved lead
Railways; Railroad
The degree of curvature in a turnout between the heel of the switch and the toe of the frog, measured on the centerline of the turnout track.
switch lamp lens
Railways; Railroad
A lens set in a switch lamp. A wide-angle lens, which spreads a light of low intensity over a wide area, is most commonly used with yard switches.
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