Railroad Legal Glossary: W
Wheel Pull: Caused by the friction between the brake shoe and the wheel and transmitted to the rail.
Wheel Rolling: The wheel rotating on its axle theoretically without motion existing between the wheel and the rail at the area of contact.
Wheel Sliding: The wheel not rotating on its axle and motion existing between the wheel and rail at the area of contact.
Wheel Slipping: The wheel rotating on its axle with motion existing between the wheel and rail at the area of contact.
Whyte System: F. M. Whyte's system of classification is used to describe the wheel arrangement of conventional steam locomotives. In this system, the first number is the number of leading wheels, and the last is the number of trailing wheels. The middle number gives the number and arrangement of drivers. A "T" at the end indicates a tank engine.
Witness: One who testifies at a trial or a deposition.
Wrongful Death Statutes: Laws giving the family members of a deceased a cause of action if the death of their loved one resulted because of another's negligence.
Wye: A track shaped like the letter "Y", but with a connector between the two arms of the "Y".
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