From Abadan to Zero Point, this dictionary provides an accessible guide to the fascinating language & lore which have grown up around railways since their invention in the early 19th century. It defines railway terms & includes proper names of trains, lines, companies, periodicals & manufacturers, as well as clarifying a profusion of abbreviations, acronyms & initials. The dictionary also interprets & explains in a clear, concise manner many foreign words & phrases, & the slang & colloquialisms used by professionals & amateurs alike. The text is enhanced by many helpful explanatory drawings & diagrams.