Operations

Industry

A business served by rail on a model railroad that generates or receives freight cars.

Full Definition

Industries are the businesses that generate traffic for the railroad - they ship and receive goods by rail. Common model railroad industries include warehouses, factories, grain elevators, coal mines, and team tracks. Industries justify car movements and provide switching interest.

Examples

•A furniture factory might receive lumber and ship finished products

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Related Terms

Siding

A track parallel to the main line used for passing, storing cars, or serving industries.

Switching

The process of moving individual cars between tracks to serve industries or build trains.

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