Railroad

Railroad

A railroad is a means of wheeled transportation for moving people and goods. Railroads are tracks on which trains can tow cars behind an engine.

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A switch rod with an attachment for altering its length to keep the switch rails in their proper positions. Adjustment is usually effected through staggering holes in the clips which connect switch ...

points

Railways; Railroad

The moving blades within a turnout that determine the route that a train will take. Also used as catch points and trap points.

advanced starting signal

Railways; Railroad

An additional signal placed beyond the starting signal to permit trains to be shunted beyond the departure end of the platform. The advanced started indicates station limits at the departure end of ...

portable

Railways; Railroad

A layout that can be broken up into sections that can be easily handled by one person. Sections on a portable layout do not usually exceed 1200x600mm. A portable layout may be disassembled for ...

adzing machine

Railways; Railroad

A portable power-operated machine designed to adz crossties to provide proper bearing for tie plates.

portable rail saw

Railways; Railroad

A tool or machine for sawing steel rails, commonly a hacksaw or a circular steel saw, set in a vertical frame.

aggregate

Railways; Railroad

The sand, gravel, broken stone or combinations thereof with which the cementing material is mixed to form a mortar or concrete. The fine material used to produce mortar for stone and brick masonry ...