Common Terms

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Across
  1. 3. iron frame on the front of a locomotive that clears the track
  2. 4. employee in charge of work
  3. 7. As used in these rules it also applies to wireless communication devices when used in railroad operations.
  4. 9. Parallel tracks that are not separated by a single lane roadway
  5. 11. apply the hand brakes on cars or engines
  6. 15. throttle position of the locomotive
  7. 16. set of locomotives on a train or a detailed train list
  8. 17. A combination of two switches that connect two adjacent tracks
Down
  1. 1. term used when cars are on the ground
  2. 2. car or locomotive issue that needs repaired
  3. 5. pyrotechnic device, similar to a road flare
  4. 6. crew called on duty at terminal to bring trains in
  5. 8. track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing train
  6. 10. rod that opens the knuckle when lifted
  7. 12. part of coupler that attaches to the frame of the car
  8. 13. A length of track between consecutive block signals
  9. 14. place designated by name in the timetable station column