Loop (rail)
Loop (rail) In rail terminology, a loop can mean one of two configurations: a stretch of rail track that provides a place for ...
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Loop
Loop This is a disambiguation page: a list ... directly to the intended article. The term loop, in its general sense, refers to something ... itself (such as a circle or ring). Loop is also short for "loopater" which is ... name of "cooper". Science In mathematics a loop is a quasigroup with an identity element. See Loop (algebra). In mathematical field of graph ...
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Rail terminology
Rail terminology Rail transport Operations Stations Trains Locomotives Rolling stock ... By country Disasters Modelling [edit this template] Rail terminology is a form of technical terminology ... the most obvious trans-Atlantic difference in rail terminology (see usage of the terms railroad ... others, caused by the parallel development of rail transport systems on both sides of ...
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North loop   (translated from German)
North loop Those North loop the legendary part is that Racing course ... 1957 up Maserati driven. 1970 the north loop became as Grand Prix distance of that ... the last motorcycle GP on the north loop took place. Other running series like those ... the range of the past starting goal loop construction work was under way. So ...
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Northampton loop
Northampton loop The Northampton loop is a loop railway line serving Northampton. It is a ... the West Coast Main Line. The Northampton loop leaves the direct London-Birmingham line at ... in 1881. It was constructed to improve rail services to Northampton and give the ...
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Balloon loop
Balloon loop A Balloon loop is a track arrangement that allows a ... to change in operational requirements, the balloon loop now points the wrong way, and requires ... in the 1960s when the modernising British Rail introduced so-called merry-go-round coal ... The only real disadvantage of a balloon loop is that it needs a lot ...
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Crossing loop
Crossing loop A crossing loop is a place on a single line ... same direction can also overtake. The crossing loop connects to the main track at both ... less convenient, can be used. Ideally, the loop should be longer than all trains needing ... one train is too long for the loop it must wait for the opposing ...
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Rail siding
Rail siding A siding, in general rail terminology, refers to a section of rail used to store stationary rolling stock perhaps ... unloaded, or alternatively, a short length of rail that provides access to and from factories ... may be termed a marshalling yard or rail yard. A siding can also refer ...
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KCR Light Rail
KCR Light Rail Light Rail (輕鐵) Opening Date 25 September 1988 ... never restored to service. The KCR Light Rail is one of the four systems of ... with direct current 750V. History A Light Rail Vehicle of route 751 enroute to Yau ... government had set aside space for laying rail tracks. There was uncertainty as to ...
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Tehachapi Loop
Tehachapi Loop An eastbound Santa Fe train passes over itself on the loop in April 1987. Satellite picture of Tehachapi Loop from the USGS. The Tehachapi Loop is a major railroad main line through ... train is long enough, it can actually loop back onto itself. The area is ...
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