Railroads

Permanent roads having a line of rails fixed to ties and laid to gage, usually on a leveled or graded ballasted roadbed and providing a track for freight cars, passenger cars, and other rolling stock. Cars are designed to be drawn by locomotives or sometimes propelled by self-contained motors. (From Webster's 3d) The concept includes the organizational and administrative aspects of railroads as well.

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Tree Number(s): J01.937.690

MeSH Unique ID: D011890

Entry Terms:

• Railroad
• Subways
• Subway

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Technology and Food and Beverages Category
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
Transportation
Railroads