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January 20, 2006

Prototype Railroading Terms – Part 5

You might hear some of these railroading terms, so if you’re not already familiar with them, this will be a handy reference.

Blue Signal
A blue signal warning that workers are on, under, or between equipment. It can be a blue flag, blue light, or blue tag depending on whether it is day or night.

Bolster Stop
This device limits the lateral movement of a drawbar (when properly fitted).

Bolt-Lock Switch
A hand-operated switch equipped with a pipe-connected locking device that is designated to shunt the signal system before the switch points are operated.

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Happy Railroading.