Terminology

1. Direction, Distance, and Intent.
3. track, A track, which has numerous tracks branching off of it.
4. The obstruction of track. The placement of an object in such a position that the object could be struck by moving rail equipment
6. Rocks which are packed underneath and around the ties to provide drainage and support the roadbed.
8. Mover, A railcar mover is a road and rail vehicle fitted with couplers for moving small numbers of rail cars.
11. track A track or series of tracks designated for repair, maintenance, and servicing of railcars.
12. A device placed at specific locations on the track to provide protection. When in place, rolling equipment will derail if moved over the device.
15. Lading is another term used for cargo.
16. of cars, A group of railroad cars coupled together to be moved as a unit.

1. A mechanism for coupling together cars or locomotive units. Term once used synonymously with coupler.
2. In track, it is the distance between the rails of a railroad track.
5. hand Term used to describe the metal fitting attached to the free end of each air hose. Designed to provide for quick and positive connection of air hoses between rail cars. Pulls apart automatically when cars are pulled apart.
7. Track , A form of side track connected to a running track or lead track at one end only.
9. Adjoining railroad cars by connecting the knuckles. .
10. Order Car in need of repair.
13. Joint , Location where two consecutive rails meet and is held together with joint bars, bolts, washers, and nuts.
14. The motion, forward or backward that one or more rail cars, locomotives, or parts of a train has without moving other coupled equipment.