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Any mode or method of locomotion that serves to move people, goods or services from one location to another.

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cant of the track
Transportation; Railway

Inclination of the track enabling curves to be negotiated at greater speed. However, the cant is restricted to a specific elevation to prevent any train stopping on it from ...

weighbridge
Transportation; Railway

A weighing device designed to check the weight of wagons when empty and fully loaded. The speed for weighbridges is generally restricted (due to the precision machinery).

small shunting locomotive
Transportation; Railway

Diesel or electric traction unit with a power rating between 300 and 499 HP.

catenary
Transportation; Railway

Overhead power line for electric locomotives. Contrary to what some might think, the catenary is not straight, but in a zigzag shape so as to distribute the contact over the ...

wheel arrangement
Transportation; Railway

The most common system used to describe a steam locomotive's wheel arrangement is the Whyte system, which consists of three digits: the first represents the number of leading ...

snowplough
Transportation; Railway

Reinforced wagon fitted with a wedge-shaped device to cut through snowdrifts. It is usually coupled in front of a locomotive to clear the track.

caution signal
Transportation; Railway

Signal warning the driver to be able to stop the train at the next signal if it is still showing danger when reached (i.e. a red aspect or a stop semaphore signal). A caution sign ...

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