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Title: Definitions and Descriptions
Post by: crobin9150 on February 24, 2025, 11:27:49 AM

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

Title: Re: Definitions and Descriptions
Post by: Terry Toenges on February 24, 2025, 01:26:07 PM

Turnouts are switches. In model railroads, they are called turnouts so as not to be confused with electrical switches.
Frog -
(https://railroadrails.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/railroad-frog.jpg)

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Title: Re: Definitions and Descriptions
Post by: Terry Toenges on February 24, 2025, 01:41:55 PM

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

Title: Re: Definitions and Descriptions
Post by: crobin9150 on February 26, 2025, 11:01:11 AM

Thank you very much for the prompt response, feedback and links. Greatly appreciated.

:)

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