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.

Enjoy your model railroad.

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