Facing Switch

Facing Switch
A turnout or switch with the points facing traffic.
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Facing Switch
A turnout (switch) situated with the points facing traffic.

It carries away the exhausted steam and the combustion products from the cylinders, producing a partial vacuum on the smoke box and draft on the fire.
Extra - A train not shown on schedules; it operates on train orders.
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See also: Siding, Grade, Track, Freight Yard, Standard