Railroad Legal Glossary: M
Main Track: A track extending through yards and between stations which must not be occupied without authority or protection.
Malley: Reference to the Mallet Articulated Cab Forward steam locomotives used by Southern Pacific railroad in the 30's, 40's and 50's.
Manual Block System: A series of consecutive blocks, governed by block signals operated manually, upon information by telegraph, telephone or other means of communication.
Marker: A train signal that is used to indicate the end of the train.
Mental Anguish: Mental suffering. In some cases, damages may be awarded for mental anguish even though no physical injury is present.
Motion: An application to the court requesting an order or rule in favor of the applicant.
MU: Multiple Unit. A lead locomotive followed by one or more locomotives. Cables between the MU connectors bring the electrical signals in party line fashion to the trailing units.
Multiple Main Tracks: Two or more main tracks, the use of which is designated in the timetable.
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