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railroad track

A pair of parallel rails laid end to end and on which trains run.
railroad track Bed of gravel that serves as the foundation for the tracks and provides drainage. Steel bar of a set gauge that is attached to ties; the train’s wheels roll along it. Piece of wood or concrete that is set in ballast and supports the rails to distribute the train’s load and keep the rails parallel.

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rail section

ballast

Bed of gravel that serves as the foundation for the tracks and provides drainage.

rail

Steel bar of a set gauge that is attached to ties; the train’s wheels roll along it.
rail section
rail section

tie

Piece of wood or concrete that is set in ballast and supports the rails to distribute the train’s load and keep the rails parallel.