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railroad track 
A pair of parallel rails laid end to end and on which trains run.
ballast
Bed of gravel that serves as the foundation for the tracks and provides drainage.
rail
Steel bar of a set gauge that is attached to ties; the train’s wheels roll along it.
tie
Piece of wood or concrete that is set in ballast and supports the rails to distribute the train’s load and keep the rails parallel.
