Modern Shock
New weapons tend to frighten natives who have never seen them before. Tanks and armored cars, Gatling guns and machine guns can be startling the first time they appear.
Shock
The effect of a sudden change in speed of a car, locomotive or train, or part of a train.
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I was shocked to hear from her. Although very polite, I rebuffed her advances. I also asked how she got my home number as I was unpublished and unlisted. She told of calling the Dispatcher and giving him some story in order to get my number.
Removal of impedance bonds without proper precautions can result in severe electric shock or catastrophic electrical damage to lower voltage track circuitry.
Guides and shock absorbers were strategically placed to ensure stability. Such systems can still often be seen today and there are many variations on the theme.
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A term commonly used to designate the framework of a railway car which is designed to prevent the shocks and impact stresses from damaging the car structure or its lading.
Draft Gear - The boxes located under each end of a railway car or locomotive, which contain shock absorbing spring mounted couplers. In non-talgo truck installations, the draft gear is attached to the car body, or a locomotive pilot.
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Suspension - Connecting system, including springs, between vehicle wheel and body, designed to give best possible riding qualities by keeping unsprung weights to a minimum and reducing shock loadings on track.
 See also: Current, Engine, Train, Point, Track
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