Railway terminology varies from country to country, between model and reality, and even between different professions within the industry. This forum seeks to clarify such diversity.
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by modadmin » Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:48 am
A beam of timber, steel or concrete used to support and align the rails which form a railway track.
Used: Australia, GB.
Cross reference: crosstie (USA).
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by modadmin » Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:52 am
A railway carriage equipped with sleeping berths.
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by modadmin » Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:54 am
A train conveying passengers in sleeping carriages.
Used: GB.
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