overhead railroad
1Railroad electrification in the United States — comprised many different systems in many different geographical areas, few of which were connected. Despite this, there were a small number of common reasons for electrification.Streetcars and interurban systems are not within the scope of this… …
2Overhead lines — This article is about the transmission of electrical power to road and rail vehicles. For transmission of bulk electrical power to general consumers, see Electric power transmission. For powerlines mounted on pylons, see overhead power line.… …
3Railroad tie — While wooden ties dominate North American railways, concrete is widely used in other parts of the world. A railroad tie/railway tie (North America), or railway sleeper (Europe) is a rectangular item used to support the rails in railroad tracks.… …
4railroad — /rayl rohd /, n. 1. a permanent road laid with rails, commonly in one or more pairs of continuous lines forming a track or tracks, on which locomotives and cars are run for the transportation of passengers, freight, and mail. 2. an entire system… …
5Railroad switch — For other uses, see Switch (disambiguation). A right hand railroad switch with point indicator pointing to right …
6overhead railway — noun a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level • Syn: ↑elevated railway, ↑elevated railroad, ↑elevated, ↑el • Hypernyms: ↑railway, ↑railroad, ↑railroad line, ↑ …
7Overhead crane — An overhead crane, featuring runways, bridge, and hoist in a traditional industrial environment …
8railroad line — noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight • Syn: ↑railway, ↑railroad, ↑railway line, ↑railway system • Derivationally related forms: ↑railroad… …
9overhead crossing — A highway elevated and crossing over a railroad track, thereby avoiding a grade crossing. One railroad elevated and crossing above another railroad. 44 Am J1st RR § 286. A highway elevated and crossing over another highway, common in modern… …
10railroad crossing — In the most common usage, the crossing of a highway or street over, under, or above a railroad. In one sense, the intersection of one railroad by another. See farm crossing; grade crossing; intersection; overhead crossing …
