ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Road switcher

Okay kiddo, so picture this - you know how sometimes you see trains on train tracks? Well, a road switcher is a type of train that is designed to be able to switch from one track to another while also being able to travel on the actual roads too.

Think of it like a car with really long legs - it can go on the road just like a normal car, but when it needs to get onto the train tracks, it can switch its "legs" to be able to travel on the rails.

This type of train is really helpful because it can deliver things like cargo or supplies to different places that might not be accessible by just a normal train or truck. It's like a jack of all trades, able to travel on different types of terrain and get the job done!