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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switch guard

Railways; Railroad

A structure, usually of manganese steel, secured outside the running rail at the point of switch, with suitable flares to engage with the tread rim of wheels and guide them past the switch point ...

embankment

Railways; Railroad

A section of railway line where the surrounding countryside is at a lower level than the line and the ground has been built up to put in the line.

switch heater

Railways; Railroad

A device for melting snow with heat generated by an electric current, or by gas or oil; used for movable parts of switches, etc.

end post

Railways; Railroad

The piece of an insulating joint which separates the rail ends.

switch lock

Railways; Railroad

A fastener, usually a spring padlock, used to secure the switch or derail stand in place and thus maintain correct position of these members.

end to end

Railways; Railroad

A layout upon which a train set in motion from any one position will eventually have to stop and reverse direction in order to be able to return to its starting point.

switch plate

Railways; Railroad

A special metal tie plate for use on switch ties, each plate being long enough to extend not only under the stock rail and its supporting braces, but also under the switch rail in open position. ...