Automatic Coupler
Couplers which couple and uncouple automatically through the use of uncoupling ramps, and permanent or electro-magnets; permits remote operation of couplers instead of manual coupler operation.
The head of an automatic coupler, exclusive of the knuckle, knuckle pin and lock.
Drill Track
A track connecting with the ladder track, over which engines and cars move back and forth in switching.
RT Automatic Coupler An automatic coupler allows two vehicles to be attached to each other merely by pushing the two vehicles together.
Safety Appliance Act (US): A law mandating air brakes, grab bars, and automatic couplers
Safeworking: The system of rules and equipment designed to ensure the safe operation of trains.
Power requirements of automatic couplers and operating need not be added in the total since couplers draw current only for an instant and operating cars only when the train is not running.
JANNEY"To couple; derived from the Janney automatic coupler
JAWBONE SHACK"Switch shanty
JAY ROD"Clinker hook ...
 See also: Track, Standard, Coupler, Switch, Locomotive
  
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