OTMOther Track Material = materials other than ties and rails, generally refers to spikes, tie plates and rail anchors. Cursul de engleză feroviară este cel mai complex curs de limba engleză pe care l-am elaborat până acum. Nu există niciun…
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RAILWAY ENGLISH/ Permanent Way
Permanent WayGeneric term for railway track, referring to the rails, sleepers (ties in US) and ballast. The term “permanent” arose to distinguish it from the temporary track laid during the construction of the railway. Organizăm cursuri de engleză feroviară…
RAILWAY ENGLISH/ Compelling vision for a target railway system
Why is a target railway system needed? To have a more efficient and effective functioning of the railway system, including its evolution, a comprehensive inventory of the basic features of the framework is necessary. A common single vision for the…
RAILWAY ENGLISH/ Relay
RelayAn electrical device which contains motors or magnets which, when excited, cause circuits to open and/or close. This, in turn, allows switches to be thrown or signals to display desired indications. Cursul de engleză feroviară este cel mai complex curs…
RAILWAY ENGLISH/ Originating Station
Originating StationThe first station on each subdivision from which a train is authorized to occupy the main track. Cursul de engleză feroviară este cel mai complex curs de limba engleză pe care l-am elaborat până acum. Nu există niciun fel…
RAILWAY ENGLISH/ Railroad tie
Railroad tie = one of the heavy horizontal blocks that supports a railway track. Cursul de engleză feroviară este cel mai complex curs de limba engleză pe care l-am elaborat până acum. Nu există niciun fel de materiale de curs/manual/broșură.…
RAILWAY ENGLISH/ Switchback
Switchback = a path, road, or railway that forms very sharp bends from one direction to almost the opposite direction as it goes up and down steep slopes. I can walk you through the world of rail – a…
RAILWAY ENGLISH/ Amtrack
Amtrack = the US national passenger railway system. I can walk you through the world of rail – a complex system that connects people, cities and countries. Call: 0040722841053 contact@cursinengleza.ro
RAILWAY ENGLISH/ Siding
Siding = a short track at the side of an opening on to a railway, used for shunting or stabling trains (a short railway track connected to a main track, where carriages are kept when they are not being used).…
RAILWAY ENGLISH/ Gauge
Gauge The distance between rails measured in the clearance between heads 14 mm lower than the rail top. Gauge metric distance imperial distance Broad gauge (Spain) 1674 mm 5’5 9/10th” Broad gauge (Portugal) 1665 mm 5’5 11/20th” Broad gauge (Ireland)…
