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Why are there a second set of rails inside of the main rails when tracks cross a trestle and what is this called?
The inside rails inside of the main rails are called guard rails. They are there so that if there is a derailment the train will stay within the rails instead of off of the trestle.
What are the guard rails on a ship called?
They're called taff rails, especially at the stern of the ship
What is a large car on rails for carrying people along streets?
It is a tram (UK) or a streetcar (USA). They run on metal rails set level into the road surface, and they run on electricity from overhead cables.
What was a horse drawn wagon on rails called?
A horse drawn wagon on rails is called a sled or sleigh.
What are the ceilings on a ship called?
The "overhead"
What are staircase rails called?
Handrails or bannisters
What are the timbers that support the rails called?
ties
Why are these gaps between adjoining rails?
Steel expands and changes shape as temperatures vary. On a hot day there's no gap, and overhead wires sag. On cold days, big gaps and straight wires... What u mean railway rails??
What is a track for trains?
Railroad tracks are often called rails.
What is it called when a train comes off the rails?
The word is derailment.
What do subway trains run on?
Subway trains typically run on electricity that powers electric motors in the train cars. The electricity can come from a variety of sources, including overhead wires, third rails, or onboard batteries.
The point in the sky which is directly overhead is called the?
its called the Zenith
