I’ve compiled a list of some common railroading terms with simple definitions. You might hear some of these railroading terms mentioned from time to time. The railroading terms I’ve listed here are reasonably universal, but some may vary depending on where you live.
Part 10 in this series includes another six railroad terms:

Draw Bar Forces
The longitudinal forces at the couplers between locomotives or cars. These forces can be draft or buff, depending on train operation.

Dual Control Switch
A switch equipped for power or hand operation.

Dummy Hose Coupling
A device designed to couple unused air hose for protection against damage and to prevent foreign matter from entering the train line.

Effective Securing Device
A device applied to secure a manually operated switch. It is vandal/tamperproof and designed to protect railroad workers.

Electrically Locked Switch
A hand-operated switch with an electrically controlled device to restrict the movement of the switch.

Emergency Application
A reduction in brake pipe pressure at a rate sufficient to cause control valves to move to the emergency position.

Happy Railroading!

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