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- Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:19 am
- Forum: Words & Phrases
- Topic: Turnout
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UK: In 'real' practice 'point' is used instead. 'Turnout' can be used to refer to the curved track in a set of points, particularly in relation to the speed limit applying on that track. It is however a particularly useful term for model use, since 'switch' and 'point' both have alternative meanings...
- Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:15 am
- Forum: Words & Phrases
- Topic: Obtuse crossing
- Replies: 1
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Obtuse crossing
UK: Where the left hand rail of one track crosses the left hand rail of another track. Not used in switch diamonds.
- Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:13 am
- Forum: Words & Phrases
- Topic: Crossing
- Replies: 0
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Crossing
UK: Generic term for obtuse or acute crossings, where rails cross one another. Part of the term 'switch and crossing' which describes areas of intersecting tracks.
- Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:12 am
- Forum: Words & Phrases
- Topic: Acute Crossing
- Replies: 2
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- Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:11 am
- Forum: Words & Phrases
- Topic: Truck
- Replies: 1
- Views: 23865
- Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:10 am
- Forum: Words & Phrases
- Topic: Puzzle switches
- Replies: 2
- Views: 24516
- Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:08 am
- Forum: Words & Phrases
- Topic: Switch(es)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 21384
- Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:06 am
- Forum: Words & Phrases
- Topic: Diamond crossing
- Replies: 1
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- Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:04 am
- Forum: Words & Phrases
- Topic: Switch diamond
- Replies: 1
- Views: 23486
UK: A switch diamond is a type of diamond crossing with moveable rails which have to be set according to which of the intersecting tracks will be used by a train. It may also have slips but if it does not, the train can only pass from one leg of the crossing to the opposite one. Having a switch diam...