Model Railroading Glossary
The following glossary is arranged alphabetically with each term catalogued by first letter. Select a letter below to begin.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M
N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Lap or three way switch
A special track component that combines two overlapping turnouts to connect one track to three tracks.
LCL
Less than Carload Lot, any shipment of freight too small to fill an entire car.
Lichen
A plant used to model trees and bushes.
SEARCH THIS SITE
Subscriber Content
Subscriber-Only Content
This icon denotes premium subscriber content. Learn more »
Expand Ribbon
close logo