Pocket
1) Portion of track within a terminal on which a train may stand for a period of time.
2) A short track in a passenger terminal where locomotives can be placed out of the way temporarily.
Point ...
Greenberg's Pocket Price Guides: a good, ready reference to prices, but please note than mistakes have occurred occasionally.
The other end pocket is the storage spot for my hearing protection. I use the Quiet Band II model instead of the cheap little foam ones the railroad issues. I also carry replacement plugs for the band as well.
Pocket Track An extra (usually center) track within a double tracked system. Pocket tracks are usually located on the mainline.
There are sharks at every meet who just want your hard earned dollars in their pockets. It is also a good idea to carry a price guide with you.
In the US it is referred to as a "pocket track" or a "turnback track". Centering Device System provided to ensure that a coupler returns to a central position when released and thus make recoupling easier. Used particularly for Automatic Couplers.
Special order forms may also be placed in a waybill pocket. The Empty Car Order simulates a shipper requesting an empty car. In addition to the location needing the car, the order includes the required car type and any special instructions.
Cushion Pockets, Walthers makes a good plastic 8 pack.
Brake wheel, side mounted
Couplers (if you don't use the ones that come with the boxcars)
Scale 2x2 strip styrene
Scale 2x4 strip styrene
Scale 4x4 strip styrene
.015" think sheet styrene
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Comparatively, a person using a pocket calculator can perform a basic arithmetic operation such as adding two numbers with just a few button presses.
Basically, each rail car has an associated car card containing a pocket that holds the smaller waybill, which tells where the car is going.
For example, to make them look like war victims, get a small pocket knife and carefully cut off a limb or two. If you would like two warring parties, paint different uniforms for each half of your set.
Intermodal cars having a full depressed pocket between the wheels to hold shipping containers--primarily designed for double-stack service.
Whyte Classification System ...
It permitted massive deregulation of the railroads, including provisions to raise any rate that falls below 160 percent of out-of-pocket costs (later 180 percent) and to enter into contracts with shippers to set price and service, ...
A pocket price guide also is handy to bring so you don't overspend for an item.
A fourth source for trains is estate sales and garage sales at private homes. Many times trains found here are in better condition than those found elsewhere.
Draft Gear - The pocket or box where the coupler is mounted on model railroad equipment.
Drawbar - The bar that connects the locomotive and its tender.
Drill - To switch cars in a yard.
Drive - Transmission of power.
 See also: Track, Train, Switch, Engine, Point
  
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