Staff and Ticket
A system of operation on single lines when two or more trains are following each other over a single-line section without balancing workings in the other direction.
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Staff system
An early method of train control by which authority to enter a section of track is granted by the train crew's possession of a designated object, which, in early times, was a wooden staff.
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Wooden stick or metal rod which was carried by a train traveling on a single-track block. In 20th century practice, the staff had to be inserted into a locked cabinet on exiting a block, to clear the signals for other traffic.
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A former staff sergeant, James F. Kaserman received a master's in educational administration at the University of Dayton.
Drop the staff through the slot and into the cup, then adjust the stand on the long ties to get the motion you want as the turnout is thrown. Use your NMRA gauge to be certain that the target will not be whacked by a passing train.
STICK"Staff used on certain stretches of track to control the block. It is carried by engine crews from one station to another. Now rare ...
Convention staff will be wearing red polo shirts with the convention logo. Volunteers will be wearing stone (i.e., tan) T-shirts with the convention logo.
MOW (Maintenance of Way) Refers to the staff that maintain all wayside components of a light rail system, including the signalization system, TES, track and other ROW components that enable the train to move passengers between and into stations.
AFC reduces the need for ticket checking staff and reduces fraud by passengers and staff. Automatic Level Crossing Includes AHB, ABCL, AOCL and AOCR level crossings plus those protected by miniature red/green warning lights.
Of different forms including wooden staff, electric staff, tablet, key token. Used to show payment of fare such as on a subway system.
Tongue - Switch blade or rail.
Tower - Signal box. Control center.
Stem Winder Nickname for a staff brake which consists of a vertical rod and a wheel at the top of the rod for the leverage to wrap the brake chain around the vertical rod to stop or secure the car. A pawl was provided to hold the brake applied.
" At about the same time as the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair, considered by the staff at Model Railroader magazine to be the event that rally launched the hobby of model railroading, Mr. Packard started a magazine called "Cleveland Model News.
We have the on train staff as well as volunteers from the local communities that provide plenty of assistance to assure everybody of getting a chance to board the train meet with Santa and go through the engines and blow the whistle.
A staff of Master Model Railroaders will be available to assist the participants during the full session. At the end of the course, the participants will have a several items to take home.
(In short, on Thursday night the editorial staff found itself with a lot of time and nothing else to do.)
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-by Jim Kelly(Editor), Michael Emmerich(Editor) (Paperback - July 1993) -by Kent J. Johnson, Model Railroad Staff (Editor)
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While the exact paint color of the Oval Office is probably difficult to accurately find, there are some types that look very similar. Print out some photos of the Oval Office, visit your local paint or hardware store and ask a staff member for help.
In addition, many hobby shops sell vintage trains that they've purchased from other collectors. These facilities usually repair old and new models. The helpful, knowledgeable people on the staff should be able to solve any problem with your trains.
Staff and ticket: A method of safeworking involving a token.
Standard gauge: Railroad track where the rails are spaced apart. This is by far the most common gauge of railway worldwide.
Station-master: The person in charge of a station.
 See also: Train, Class, Special, Scale, Track
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