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Train modeling components

Glossary

Block
A section of track between two signals.  The section of track is under one control and usually accommodates only one train at a time.  In model railroading, these are usually isolated electrical circuits.  
An analog model railroad block will often have a Cab switch that allows only one of the available power packs to have control of the block at a time.
A digital layout may need to be broken down into blocks strictly for purposes of signaling.