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Sounds of the Railroad Library Photos, Desktops, Screensavers
and Wallpapers Glossary of Railroad Terms and Vocabulary
2008 Railroading
in California Calendar |
Glossary of
Railroad Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z E-FEOT End of train device; also called Flashing Rear End
Device (Fred) or End of Train Device (ETD) Electric
Switch Lock An
electrically controlled lock device affixed to a hand operated switch or
derail to control it's use. Emergency Application An
application resulting from an emergency rate of brake pipe reduction which
causes the brakes to apply quickly and with maximum braking force for the
shortest practical stopping distance. Engine A unit
propelled by any form of energy, or a combination of such units operated from
a single control, used in train or yard service. ETD End of Train Device Extra Train A train
not authorized by timetable schedule. It may be designated: Extra For any
extra train except work extra, the movement of which is authorized in a
specified direction. Work Extra For any
extra train authorized by Form H train order, the movement of which may be in
either direction within specified limits. FFlanger Car with special blades used to remove snow or gravel from
between the rails Facing Point Lock A
locking device which automatically locks the switch points of a spring switch
in normal position. Fixed Signal A signal
of fixed location indicating a condition affecting the movement of a train. FoamerA slang
term used by railroaders to describe railfans who “foam at the mouth” when
they see a train. FRED Flashing Rear End Device -- end of train telemetry device Frog The
intersection of two rails of a switch. |
