track-circuit shunting
1Track circuit — A track circuit is a simple electrical device used to detect the presence or absence of a train on rail tracks, used to inform signallers and control relevant signals. Principles and operation The basic principle behind the track circuit lies in… …
2Glossary of rail terminology — Rail transport Operations Track Maintenance High speed Gauge Stations …
3Application of railway signals — Semaphore stop signals protecting the convergence of two tracks into one The application of railway signals on a rail layout is determined by various factors, principally the location of points of potential conflict, as well as the speed and… …
4Token (railway signalling) — A token being offered by a signalman on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway …
5Railway accidents in New South Wales — The railways of New South Wales, Australia have had several incidents and accidents since their formation in 1831.Accidents involving loss of lifeLocomotive No.1, 1858This locomotive, built in 1855 by Robert Stephenson with three others for the… …
6railroad — /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… …
7Railway signal — Not to be confused with Railway signalling. A signal is a mechanical or electrical device erected beside a railway line to pass information relating to the state of the line ahead to train/engine drivers. The driver interprets the signal s… …
8Lever frame — Mechanical railway signalling installations rely on lever frames for their operation to interlock the signals and points to allow the safe operation of trains in the area the signals control. Located in the signal box, the levers are operated by… …
9Conductor (transportation) — This article is about the railroad crew member. For other uses, see Conductor (disambiguation). An Amtrak train conductor A conductor is a member of a railway train s crew that is responsible for operational and safety duties that do not involve… …
10Cowan rail accident — Details Date 6 May 1990 Time 7:20 pm Location Brooklyn, New South Wales …
