Railroad Accident Legal Glossary
Glossary of Railroad Accident Terms
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Gandy Dancer: A railroad track worker. Name came from the Gandy Mfg Co. in the 19th century that made a lot of track tools.
Garnishment: A proceeding whereby a debtor’s money, or other property, which is under the control of another is given to a third person to whom the debtor owes a debt.
Gladhand: The metal attachments to which train line air hoses connect.
Goat: A yard engine.
Grade Resistance: Resistance that results from the energy you must put into a train to lift it vertically. The energy is returned without loss when the train comes back down again.
Green Eye: A slang term for a clear signal.
Gross Negligence: Failure to use even the slightest amount of care in a way that shows recklessness or willful disregard for the safety of others. |
