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Railroad Terms – Part 16
My list of common railroading terms continues with another seven this posting. These railroading terms are reasonably universal, but some may vary depending on where you live.
Operator
The person controlling a designated section of track. He or she is accountable to the Dispatcher for movement of trains. Abbreviated as Opr.
Overhead Bridge
Any bridge which crosses above the trackage eg. a railroad bridge, road bridge, or pedestrian bridge. Abbreviated as OH.
Pilot
An employee assigned to a train to guide the Engineer, Conductor, or Track Car Driver in unfamilar situations or territory.
Push-Pull Train
A passenger train with a MU or control car at either end.
Retarder Yard
A switching yard where an employee in a control tower controls the movement of cars (after they are released from a locomotive).
Return Movement
When an uncoupled engine, or leading portion of a train returns toward the remaining stationary portion of the same train.
Reverse Movement
A movement opposite to the direction previously authorized.
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