You could be fined if you call 911 about a broken light bulb !The 911 service is only to be used for emergency situations! Now, let's say there are railroad tracks in your town and you notice the gate and flashing lights are broken at a railroad crossing. You should report that first to prevent a train-vehicle collision and second so the police can notify the railroad company and perhaps delay trains until it is fixed.If you notice a street light is burnt out, wait until daytime and call the Street Department in your city.But if the broken or burnt out light bulb is at your house, call your mom, dad, aunt, uncle, boyfriend... but not 911.
In real railroad slang, a sub-genre of foamer, any railroad enthusiast or fan who doesn't work in the trade.
911, unless it is a very minor collision. You would also call the insurance companies of the drivers involved.
In Chicago they are referred to as El Trains (elevated trains).
a wrecked tangle
Railroad ties, popularly known as Sleepers.
Conductors.
an engineer
Steam Trains
Tamer
a pigeon trainer
trestle