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Posted by maxmarch (Member # 2495) on :
 
Does anyone out there have a glossary of the lingo I may hear on my scanner?
It has been a couple of years since our last trip... I remember "learning" the names of different types of passes... however, since have forgotten.. for instance, the "name" of a pass where one train moves to an auxillary track and allows another train to overtake them... the other where two trains are approaching each other... any other tid-bits and tips on scanners.
Thanks! And we hope to see some of you on the Zephyr or Empire Builder in July!
 
Posted by Eric (Member # 674) on :
 
This may not have the radio terms you're looking for, but hopefully it will help you out a bit:
http://users.adelphia.net/~edportzline/glossary.htm
Have fun!
 
Posted by CoastStarlight99 (Member # 2734) on :
 
If you really want to get the scoop on RR radio, you want to get this book:

"Railroad Radio"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0965159906/ref%3Dnosim/trainweb/102-6919177-3208150

I got it before my last trip and it is extremely useful.

A.
 


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