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== Complete and incomplete interlockings (U.S. terminology) ==
Interlockings allow trains to cross from one track to another using a [[Railroad switch|turnout]] and a series of switches. Railroad terminology defines the following types of interlockings as either ''complete'' or ''incomplete'' depending on the movements available. Although timetables generally do not identify an interlocking as one or the other, and rule books do not define the terms, the terms below are generally agreed upon by system crews and rules officials.

; Complete interlockings : allow continuous movements from any track on one side of the interlocking to any track on the opposite side without the use of a reverse move within the limits of the interlocking. This is true even if there are differing numbers of tracks on opposing sides, or if the interlocking has multiple sides.

; Incomplete interlockings : do not allow such movements as described above. Movements in an incomplete interlocking may be limited and may even require reverse movements to achieve the desired route.