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USAF TSgt C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Flying Crew Chief & Flightline Avionics Craftsman
QUOTE: Then what are the three axle trucks I have seen pics of with little pony wheels added to spread the weight out over 8 wheels called?
QUOTE: This might be a good place for it: lets see what all the differences are between North American and Briti***erminology for railroads. Here's my go: 1.) Diesel wheel classifications 2.) Trucks/Bougies 3.) Fireman/Stoker 4.) Engineer/Driver 5.) Conductor/Guard [What do you call a brakeman in England?] 6.) Truck/Bogie 7.) Cowcatcher/Pilot (though we use pilot out here a lot) 8.) Siding/Passing loop 9.) Wye/Turning triangle Do you say "turnout" or "switch" comonly in Britain (here "turnout" is technically correct, but everyone says "switch")?
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