Transportation

Transportation

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

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bissel truck

Transportation; Railway

A two-wheeled truck designed to allow radial movement, where the pivot point was in rear of the axle. Usually fitted at the leading end of a locomotive. It first appeared in the ...

blast pipe

Transportation; Railway

The pipe which carries the exhaust steam from the cylinders to the centre of the smokebox. It is positioned below the chimney so as to allow the exhaust steam to escape directly ...

blast pipe, variable

Transportation; Railway

A variable blast pipe was introduced in 1839. It consisted of a cone fitted inside the blast pipe which was operated from a lever in the cab. Various manual systems were tried ...

blinkers

Transportation; Railway

UK railway slang for smoke deflectors.

boss

Transportation; Railway

The central, solid part of a railway wheel, which is pressed onto the axle.

brake block

Transportation; Railway

The friction material which is pressed against the tyre of the wheel during braking. Early brake blocks were wooden and later became cast iron as train speeds and weights ...