Train Metaphors

There are a surprising number of common sayings or metaphors that came from railroading. 

• On the right track
• Fallen by the wayside
• Full steam ahead
• Full head of steam
• Letting off steam

• Don't blow your stack
• End of the line
• Backtrack
• On the fast track
• Wrong side of the tracks
• Light at the end of the tunnel
  
• Train wreck
• Plans got derailed
• Off the rails
• On rails
• Making headway
• Chugging along
• Watch your caboose
• All aboard the _______ express
• I'm on the express train to _______
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