Definitions and Descriptions

[crobin9150]

I am new to this hobby and was wondering if there is a data dictionary regarding terminology.  I have read various discussions and some of the nomenclature leaves me scratching my head.  i.e. frog, turnout,

Thank you

[Terry Toenges]

Turnouts are switches. In model railroads, they are called turnouts so as not to be confused with electrical switches.
Frog -


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[Terry Toenges]

Model railroaders glossary
https://www.nmra.org/beginners-glossary