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diamond crossover

noun

Etymology

Named after the diamond crossing in its center.

Definitions

  1. superimposed pair of railway crossovers, resembling a letter X, permitting to travel in…

    superimposed pair of railway crossovers, resembling a letter X, permitting to travel in either direction between a pair of parallel tracks

    • "In 15 is illustrated the diamond crossover, one of the many kinds in common use."
    • "It travelled on until the bogie fouled a diamond crossover at the north end of the station where derailment became complete."
    • "Increased height is necessary when scales or a double hump lead with diamond crossover is placed on the descending slope of the hump."

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