Meaning of Railroading | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The operation of a railroad.
   US, uncountable, usually
2. The class of people, equipment, terminology, and lore pertaining to railroads.
   US, uncountable, usually
3. A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration.
   figuratively, uncountable, usually

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Examples

“The recommendations of the Air Brake Association and the rules of the other railroads cited in this report differ in some respects, but the underlying intent of all is the common desire to prevent the most feared event in railroading - the irrevocable loss of control of trains descending mountain grades.”

“The terminology used in model railroading is one of the toughest things for beginners, but don't try to memorize everything all at once. You may not know the difference between a PS-1 and a GP7 today, but with time you'll be talking like an old hand.”

“Some at City Hall are perturbed that delivering the superhighway and other cycling schemes is becoming a “railroading” exercise.”

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