Down Grade
American term for a down-hill grade.
Dozer
(1) Short for Bulldozer; (2) Bulldozer operator.
Heading down grade to the far side of the garden.
Pass in review! Past the station and windmill.
Another look at the station.
Paul to Frisco was either level or down grade. In fact, southbound on the CRR between St. Paul and Frisco, a single GP7 was rated at 18,000 tons.
Due to its unregulated voltage output the throttle will give a prototypical feel as trains will slow when climbing and speed up when going down grade. The operator must stay on their toes to keep their train from speeding in hilly country.
Down grade - American term for a down-hill grade.
DPDT - Double pole, Double Throw. This is a special switch which is used on model railroads to allow you to change the polarity of the current for reverse loops, or complex block control.
 See also: Grade, Switch, Track, Key, Layout
  
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