The Unofficial MSTS FAQ: Appendix A

The Unofficial Microsoft Train Simulator FAQ - (Check Index page for version info)
by David White - dappawit@yahoo.com
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APPENDIX A.:

coach

Another term for a passenger car

FS

Microsoft Flight Simulator

loco

Used as shorthand for "Locomotive"

locomotive

This provides all the power for the train. Can be steam, diesel, electric, and a few other rarer types.

MSTS

Microsoft Train Simulator

rolling stock

Frieght cars, passenger cars, and anything else pulled by the train.

turnout

Commonly called a "switch"; it allows trains to change to a different track

VR

Virtual Railroad