Railroad Definitions

Just what do all of the strange railroad terms mean, you will find their meaning and definitions here.

Railroad Abbreviations

Below is a the list of Abbreviations showing in the 7th Edition of GCOR Effective April 1, 2015. [soc_one_half] ABS ……….. Automatic Block Signal System [/soc_one_half] [soc_one_half class=’last’] MW ………… Maintenance of Way [/soc_one_half][soc_one_half] ACS ……….. Automatic Cab Signal System [/soc_one_half] [soc_one_half class=’last’] N ……………. North [/soc_one_half][soc_one_half] AMTK ……… Amtrak [/soc_one_half] [soc_one_half class=’last’] NO …………. […]

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Railroad Definitions

Below are the Definitions showing in the 7th Edition of GCOR Effective April 1, 2015. ABS See Automatic Block Signal System. Absolute Block A length of track that no train is permitted to enter while the track is occupied by another train. Absolute Signal A block or interlocking signal without a number plate, or designated by […]

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