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Pozemní Doprava - Součásti Vlaků a Lokomotiv

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s částmi vlaku a lokomotivy, jako jsou "odklonění dobytka", "kotel" a "topeniště".

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builder's plate
builder's plate
[Podstatné jméno]

a metal or plastic plaque that displays important information about a piece of machinery or equipment

výrobní štítek, stavitelova deska

výrobní štítek, stavitelova deska

Ex: The builder's plate on the locomotive indicated its manufacturer and production date. 
cowcatcher
cowcatcher
[Podstatné jméno]

a device mounted at the front of a locomotive to clear obstacles from the tracks

odklonění překážek, sněhový pluh

odklonění překážek, sněhový pluh

Ex: The cowcatcher helped deflect debris away from the tracks. 
air brake
air brake
[Podstatné jméno]

a device on a vehicle that uses compressed air to slow down or stop its motion

vzduchová brzda, pneumatická brzda

vzduchová brzda, pneumatická brzda

Ex: Trains rely on air brakes to safely slow down and stop, especially when hauling heavy loads over long distances. 
vacuum brake
vacuum brake
[Podstatné jméno]

a braking system that uses suction to apply brakes, commonly found in older railway systems

vakuová brzda, systém vakuového brzdění

vakuová brzda, systém vakuového brzdění

Ex: Trains equipped with a vacuum brake system rely on air pressure differences to slow down and stop the locomotive. 
emergency brake
emergency brake
[Podstatné jméno]

a safety device used to stop the train quickly in urgent situations

nouzová brzda, bezpečnostní brzda

nouzová brzda, bezpečnostní brzda

Ex: When a passenger pulled the emergency brake, the train came to a sudden halt, causing some confusion among the passengers. 
reverser handle
reverser handle
[Podstatné jméno]

a lever used to control the direction of movement of the train's engine

páka reverzace, rukojeť reverzátoru

páka reverzace, rukojeť reverzátoru

Ex: The engineer adjusted the reverser handle to switch the locomotive from forward to reverse gear. 
boiler
boiler
[Podstatné jméno]

a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines

kotel, parogenerátor

kotel, parogenerátor

Ex: The building’s boiler provides hot water and heating during the winter. 
coal pusher
coal pusher
[Podstatné jméno]

a mechanical device used to automatically feed coal into a furnace or boiler to sustain continuous operation

tlačič uhlí, automatický podavač uhlí

tlačič uhlí, automatický podavač uhlí

Ex: The coal pusher automatically feeds coal into the furnace, keeping the boiler running smoothly. 
feedwater heater
feedwater heater
[Podstatné jméno]

a device used in power plants to preheat water before it enters the boiler

ohřívač napájecí vody, předohřívač napájecí vody

ohřívač napájecí vody, předohřívač napájecí vody

Ex: Feedwater heaters help improve the efficiency of power plants by recovering waste heat from steam. 
firebox
firebox
[Podstatné jméno]

the chamber in a steam locomotive where fuel is burned to heat water and produce steam

ohniště, spalovací komora

ohniště, spalovací komora

Ex: She monitored the temperature inside the firebox. 
sandbox
sandbox
[Podstatné jméno]

a container for storing sand, used to improve traction between the wheels of a train and the rails

pískoviště, zásobník písku

pískoviště, zásobník písku

Ex: Sandboxes in trains are crucial for preventing wheel slippage during adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow. 
smokebox
smokebox
[Podstatné jméno]

a part of a steam engine where smoke and gases from burning fuel exit into the atmosphere

kouřová skříň, kouřová komora

kouřová skříň, kouřová komora

Ex: The locomotive's smokebox was designed to efficiently expel smoke and steam generated by its engine. 
tender
tender
[Podstatné jméno]

a car attached to a steam locomotive to carry fuel and water

tendr, uhlíkový vůz

tendr, uhlíkový vůz

Ex: The tender held enough coal and water for the long journey. 
train horn
train horn
[Podstatné jméno]

a loud device used by trains to signal their approach or presence

vlaková houkačka, vlakový roh

vlaková houkačka, vlakový roh

Ex: When the train horn sounded, everyone at the crossing knew to stay clear of the tracks. 
whistle
whistle
[Podstatné jméno]

a device mounted on locomotives and some railcars that emits a loud, high-pitched sound to signal warnings or communicate with personnel and other trains

píšťala, siréna

píšťala, siréna

Ex: The engineer sounded the whistle to alert workers on the tracks of the approaching train. 
ditch light
ditch light
[Podstatné jméno]

a bright lamp mounted on the front of a locomotive or train to illuminate the tracks ahead and improve safety during night travel

příkopové světlo, kolejové světlo

příkopové světlo, kolejové světlo

Ex: Ditch lights help train operators see obstacles on the tracks in low-light conditions. 
train wheel
train wheel
[Podstatné jméno]

a large metal disk that rotates to help a train move along tracks

kolo vlaku, železniční kolo

kolo vlaku, železniční kolo

Ex: Train wheels are designed to endure long journeys without needing frequent replacement. 
bogie
bogie
[Podstatné jméno]

a set of wheels and axles used in various types of rolling stock, such as freight cars or passenger coaches

podvozek, souprava kol

podvozek, souprava kol

Ex: Freight trains rely on sturdy bogies to transport heavy cargo across long distances. 
brakeman's caboose
brakeman's caboose
[Podstatné jméno]

the rear car of a freight train where the crew monitors operations and controls the brakes

brzdařův kabina, zadní vůz nákladního vlaku

brzdařův kabina, zadní vůz nákladního vlaku

Ex: The brakeman's caboose is essential for ensuring the safe operation of the train by managing its braking systems. 
gangway
gangway
[Podstatné jméno]

a passage between rows of seats in an auditorium, aircraft, etc.

ulička, průchod

ulička, průchod

compartment
compartment
[Podstatné jméno]

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

kupé, kabina

kupé, kabina

Ex: We booked a private compartment for our overnight train journey. 
vestibule
vestibule
[Podstatné jméno]

a small, enclosed area between train cars where passengers can move from one car to another

vestibul, přechodová zóna

vestibul, přechodová zóna

Ex: The vestibule of the train was crowded as passengers hurriedly switched between cars during the rush hour. 
coupling
coupling
[Podstatné jméno]

the mechanism used to connect railroad cars together

spřáhlo, spojka

spřáhlo, spojka

Ex: The coupling locked the cars together for the journey. 
coupling rod
coupling rod
[Podstatné jméno]

a rigid bar that connects the wheels of adjacent railway vehicles to synchronize their movement

spojovací tyč, spřahovací tyč

spojovací tyč, spřahovací tyč

Ex: The coupling rod transfers power between the wheels of the locomotive, ensuring coordinated movement. 
cut lever
cut lever
[Podstatné jméno]

a device used by railway personnel to operate the couplers between train cars

rozpojovací páka, rukojet rozpojení

rozpojovací páka, rukojet rozpojení

Ex: The conductor pulled the cut lever to uncouple the freight cars at the rail yard. 
pantograph
pantograph
[Podstatné jméno]

a component of an electric train that connects it to overhead wires for drawing power

pantograf, sběrač proudu

pantograf, sběrač proudu

Ex: The pantograph on an electric train extends upwards to make contact with the overhead wires, ensuring continuous power supply. 
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