E-Unit - A reversing device on model locomotives.
Earth - Electrical connection to complete a circuit; Also called Ground.
Embankment - Ridge of earth or rock to raise the natural ground level.
E-Unit
An electrically-activated mechanical reversing device on some model locomotives, especially those made prior to 1990. Most recent model locomotives are equipped with solid-state electronic reversing units.
Five-unit cars that carry double-stacked containers.
Flange
A small lip on the inner edge of the wheel that keeps rolling stock on the rails. Flange depth is only about 1 inch.
Five-unit cars that carry double-stacked containers.
Fixed Man
Switchman in a hump yard assigned to one certain post from which he rides cars being humped.
The E-Unit can be disconnected by pushing the E-Unit lever to the OFF position. Then the same locomotive will not reverse automatically but will always run in the same direction.
Early B&O E-units head up a passenger train somewhere along the system. Many people do not realize that B&O and Reading passenger trains operated regularly out of CNJ's Jersey City terminal, until about 1958.
Multiple-unit train control (US), Multiple working (UK): generally seen as the abbreviation MU, this normally refers to the ability of diesel and electric locomotives or multiple units to be joined together and controlled from one driving station.
A coach on a multiple-unit train which does not incorporate driving motors.
Trailing Point ...
The "E-Unit" was originally developed by Ives. It was a trademarked name I believe, where the generic name for the device is a sequencer. When Ives went bankrupt in 1931 Lionel bought it principally to acquire it's superior sequencer.
Museum of Transport E-Unit Restoration
by Dave Lotz
photo at the unveiling - Dan Hollis - others David Lotz ...
 See also: Track, Unit, Locomotive, Car, Truck
  
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