Filed under: The English & American Languages
[The following English railways text features over three hundred specific technical terms for the parts of the steam locomotive.
[OUC]
From Railway Technical Web Pages, at:
http://www.railway-technical.com/
comes this English Steam Locomotive Glossary:
http://www.railway-technical.com/st-glos.shtml
[posted by tio cuervo all rights revert to holders August 3oth, 2009]
Filed under: The English & American Languages
[For the sake of online information redundancy, I have taken the liberty of of reproducing the following LIONEL train lexicon, from:
[The original may be viewed at:
http://www.lionel.com/ForTheHobbyist/Findex.cfm
[ -- OUC]
LIONEL TRAIN LINGO
Letters A-F
A.A.R.
Association of American Railroads. Trade association that represents the common interests of the railroad industry in the United States.
Abutment
A foundation which anchors and supports lateral pressure or thrust, such as the weight-bearing piers at the ends of a bridge which hold back solid ground.
AC (Alternating Current)
Electric current which repeatedly alternates (Cycles) from positive to negative a specified number of times per second (usually 60 in the U.S.). Toy train transformers typically operate on, and output, AC current to run the trains. See also, DC.
Accommodation
A local train which makes all stops along its intended route.
Alco
American Locomotive Company. Manufacturer of steam and diesel-electric locomotives.
Alley
A clear track, usually (more…)
