This list of railroad terms continues with another eight listed in this posting:

Rules-in-effect
The specific operating rule (or group of operating rules), as designated in the Timetable, that govern the use of tracks.

Running Track
A designated track for movements by signal indication or at a Restricted Speed.

Schedule
Indicates the direction, number, frequency, and times for trains on a destignated timetable.

Semi-Automatic Switch
A hand-operated switch that is designed to be trailed through in either position.

Siding
A track used for meeting or passing other trains adjacent to a main track.

Slide Fence
A fence placed along trackage to warn of rock slides. When the fence is activated, it changes the aspect of the signals governing that block to Stop.

Speed Control
An engine safety braking device incase the engineer fails to reduce the train’s speed to the speed required by the cab signal indication.

Spotting Cars
Switching freight cars to a specified location for loading and unloading.

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