What are the things called that connect trains?

Question

are they decks or something i have no ideal thanks you can walk out on them also

Answer 1

If it is enclosed, it is called a vestibule. If it is open, it is a platform.

Answer 2

Gangways. They are covered walkways between the carriages, they are protected from the weather and are flexible so go with the train round curves.

Beneath these are the couplings, which comprise the physical joint between the carriages, made up of metal bars and hooks which connect the carriages together, and also the conduits containing the electrical connections and the hoses for the brake system, heating equipment, etc.

Answer 3

tracks

Answer 4

I'll agree with vestibule if enclosed and platform otherwise.

U.K. might have different terminology.

The coupler and it's various bits and peices live beneath the walkway you are referring to.

Answer 5

trains use couplers. The railroad term is knuckles. If you you lay your hand down sideways on a table, with your thumb up, and bring your fingers halfway into your palm, you can get a rough idea of what a coupler looks like.

Answer 6

train connectors

Answer 7

The parts that you are talking about are called diaphragms.  

These do not actually connect the rail cars together.  These provide a protected and sealed walk from car to car.

The part that actually connects the cars together is called the coupler or knuckle as some might refer to it.

Answer 8

connectors

Answer 9

In a passenger service the load-bearing structure that connect carriges is called a coupler. Above the coupler there is a moveable platform to walk on, however this platform doesnt hold the train together. there are many types of couplers, Depending on the type of coupler, it is usually a hook and chain or similar to a ball joint.

Answer 10

couplings

Answer 11

Biggie nailed it.  10 pts on the way.