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Transporte Terrestre - Piezas de Tren y Locomotora

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las partes del tren y la locomotora, como "desviador de ganado", "caldera" y "caja de fuego".

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builder's plate
builder's plate
[Sustantivo]

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

placa del fabricante, placa constructora

placa del fabricante, placa constructora

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

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

desviador de obstáculos, quitapiedras

desviador de obstáculos, quitapiedras

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

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

freno de aire, freno neumático

freno de aire, freno neumático

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

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

freno de vacío, sistema de frenado de vacío

freno de vacío, sistema de frenado de vacío

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

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

freno de emergencia, freno de seguridad

freno de emergencia, freno de seguridad

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
[Sustantivo]

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

palanca de inversión, manija inversora

palanca de inversión, manija inversora

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

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

caldera, generador de vapor

caldera, generador de vapor

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

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

empujador de carbón, alimentador automático de carbón

empujador de carbón, alimentador automático de carbón

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

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

calentador de agua de alimentación, precalentador de agua de alimentación

calentador de agua de alimentación, precalentador de agua de alimentación

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

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

hogar, cámara de combustión

hogar, cámara de combustión

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

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

caja de arena, depósito de arena

caja de arena, depósito de arena

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

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

caja de humo, cámara de humo

caja de humo, cámara de humo

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

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

ténder, vagón de combustible

ténder, vagón de combustible

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

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

bocina de tren, claxon de tren

bocina de tren, claxon de tren

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

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

silbato, sirena

silbato, sirena

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

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

luz de cuneta, faro de vía

luz de cuneta, faro de vía

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

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

rueda de tren, rueda ferroviaria

rueda de tren, rueda ferroviaria

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

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

bogie, truque

bogie, truque

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

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

el furgón de cola del guardafrenos, la cabina trasera del frenero

el furgón de cola del guardafrenos, la cabina trasera del frenero

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

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

pasillo

pasillo

compartment
compartment
[Sustantivo]

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

compartimiento

compartimiento

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

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

vestíbulo, zona de paso

vestíbulo, zona de paso

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

the mechanism used to connect railroad cars together

enganche, acoplamiento

enganche, acoplamiento

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

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

barra de acoplamiento, varilla de enganche

barra de acoplamiento, varilla de enganche

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

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

palanca de desacoplamiento, manija de desacoplamiento

palanca de desacoplamiento, manija de desacoplamiento

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

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

pantógrafo, arco colector

pantógrafo, arco colector

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