Search found 19 matches

by Statkowski
Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:05 am
Forum: Words & Phrases
Topic: Mixed train
Replies: 1
Views: 17877

A freight train with passenger accommodations. Usually operated on branch lines only.
by Statkowski
Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Words & Phrases
Topic: Puzzle switches
Replies: 2
Views: 24640

A single- or double-slip switch, with or without movable-point frogs.
by Statkowski
Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:56 pm
Forum: Words & Phrases
Topic: Crossing at grade
Replies: 1
Views: 19510

A location where one rail line crosses another. May or may not have signal protection.
by Statkowski
Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:49 pm
Forum: The real world
Topic: Levers with black and white stripes?
Replies: 9
Views: 55645

Levers with black and white stripes?

Levers painted black indicate they control a switch (or turnout, or set of points). The white stripe would indicate an electric, not mechanical, connection.