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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-point lug
Railways; Railroad
The lug attached to a switch point, to which the front rod is connected.
facing crossover
Railways; Railroad
A crossover arranged so that trains can pass from one track to the other while travelling forwards.
fastenings
Railways; Railroad
Joint bars, bolts, and spikes or alternative hold down devices such as Pandrols or screws.
tank locomotive
Railways; Railroad
A steam locomotive where the water tank and coal bunker are built into the locomotive so a tender is not required.
team track
Railways; Railroad
A track on which freight is transferred directly between railroad cars and highway vehicles.
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