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English-German dictionary of Electrical Engineering and Electronics. 2013.
English-German dictionary of Electrical Engineering and Electronics. 2013.
Axle counter — An axle counter is a device on a railway that detects the passing of a train in lieu of the more common track circuit. A counting head (or detection point ) is installed at each end of the section, and as each axle passes a head at the start of… … Wikipedia
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Rail tracks — are used on railways (or railroads), which, together with railroad switches (or points), guide trains without the need for steering. Tracks consist of two parallel steel rails, which are laid upon sleepers (or cross ties) that are embedded in… … Wikipedia
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Railway signal — Not to be confused with Railway signalling. A signal is a mechanical or electrical device erected beside a railway line to pass information relating to the state of the line ahead to train/engine drivers. The driver interprets the signal s… … Wikipedia