term | Description |
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tracks | |
rails | |
ties | |
railroad spikes | |
railroad crossings | |
freight train | |
passenger train | |
engine | |
engineer | |
conductor | |
caboose | |
steam engine | |
diesel engine | |
locomotive | |
subway | |
station | |
metro | |
cowcatcher | |
boiler | |
third rail | A rail with electric current passing through it to power electric trains |
dead man's handle | |
switchback | |
whistle | |
platform | |
light rail | A type of train in some cities |
station master | |
narrow gauge | |
boxcar | |
railway line | |
rail yard | |
runaway | |
dining car | |
sleeper | |
sleeper car | |
doors | |
handrail | |
buffet car | |
carriage | |
delay | |
on time | |
commuter train | |
rush hour | |
express train | |
air brake | |
buffer | |
driver | |
signals | |
junction | |
train wreck |