Railroads & Locomotives History Five mind-blowing railroad words

Five mind-blowing railroad words

By Bob Lettenberger, Trains Associate Editor | February 13, 2023

English language words that came from the railroads

diesel locomotive pulling freight train past industrial buildings

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