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2. Railroad switch - Wikipedia

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   A right-hand railroad switch with point indicator pointing to right Animated diagram of a right-hand railroad switch. Rail track A divides into two: track B (the straight track) and track C (the diverging track); note that the green line represents direction of travel only, the black lines represent fixed portions of track, and the red lines depict the moving components.

3. Facing and trailing - Wikipedia

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   Turnouts facing and trailing. Note that this diagram is for left-hand traffic; for right-hand traffic, "F" and "T" would be swapped.. Facing or trailing are railway turnouts (or 'points' in the UK) in respect to whether they are divergent or convergent.

4. Catch points - Wikipedia

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   Diagram showing the use of trap points to protect the main line at the exit of a siding An insulated track circuit interrupter fitted to trap points. Trap points are found at the exit from a siding or where a secondary track joins a main line. A facing turnout is used to prevent any unauthorised movement that may otherwise obstruct the main ...

5. Turnout on track to be lowest for more than 20 years - AOL

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   This year’s figure is down more than seven percentage points on the last election in 2019.

6. US-1 Trucks - Wikipedia

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   The track was initially produced with yellow center lines and some other markings, although this is less common and most track was supplied unmarked. Two types of trailing turnouts were made that allowed the vehicles to pass through unimpeded and then, if required, reverse back into a siding to access an Action Accessory.

7. Glossary of rail transport terms - Wikipedia

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   The form invented by William Buchanan, of the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R., consists of two flat, parallel plates, extending diagonally upward from the tube sheet to the back sheet of the firebox. These plates are about 4 Ms inches apart, are strengthened with staybolts in the same manner as are the inner and outer firebox sheets, and form an ...