Transport Terrestre - Rolling Stock

the vehicles that move on a railway, including locomotives, railcars, and wagons

matériel roulant, engins ferroviaires

a slow-moving train carrying heavy goods

train cargo lent, fret tracté

a train that can be driven from either end, allowing it to go forward or backward without needing to turn around

train à poussée-tirage, train réversible

a train that carries just one type of cargo from one place to another without stopping

train de marchandises, train unitaire

a train that goes back and forth between two places regularly

train navette, train de liaison

a train that runs on tracks above the ground, usually on a bridge-like structure

train surélevé, métro aérien

a fast train that makes few stops and travels quickly between cities or towns

train express, express

a slow train that stops at many small stations to pick up and deliver goods, traditionally including fresh milk

train de lait, train de laiterie

a train that stops at all or most stations on its route within a certain area or region

train local, train régional

a train that stops at all or most of the stations along its route

train omnibus, train d'arrêt

a train that transports goods, not people

train de marchandises

a train that transports passengers to and from a port

train (assurant la liaison avec le ferry)

a transportation system that uses magnetic fields to propel vehicles without contact with the ground

lévitation magnétique, transport par lévitation magnétique

a train that travels directly to its destination without stopping

train direct, train sans correspondance

a high-speed passenger train known for its streamlined design and rapid travel times

train à grande vitesse, TGV

a type of railcar that combines a locomotive's engine and passenger compartments into a single unit

doodlebug, automotrice

a specialized type of transportation vehicle that can travel both on roads and on railway tracks

route-railleur, véhicule hybride

a group of railway carriages or cars that are coupled together and operated as a single unit

train, ensemble de wagons

a small, self-propelled vehicle designed to transport passengers on railways

autorail, rail-bus

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

locomotive

a specific type of steam locomotive characterized by its 2-8-4 wheel arrangement, commonly used for hauling heavy freight trains

locomotive Berkshire, locomotive à vapeur Berkshire

a type of steam engine where steam is used in two or more stages for improved efficiency and power output

locomotive à compound, locomotive compound

a specialized steam engine with two separate power units and a central articulated frame, invented by Herbert William Garratt

locomotive Garratt, locomotive à vapeur Garratt

a type of steam engine with a unique double-ended design and twin boiler arrangement, often used for hauling heavy loads on narrow-gauge railways

locomotive Fairlie, locomotive à système Fairlie

a steam-powered train engine that stores its water in tanks attached directly to the locomotive, rather than in a separate carriage

locomotive à tender, locomotive à réservoir

a train consisting of self-propelled carriages that are powered by electricity from overhead lines or third rails

unité multiple électrique, automotrice électrique

a type of train composed of self-propelled carriages powered by diesel engines

unité multiple diesel, automoteur diesel

a non-powered locomotive unit that is coupled with a powered locomotive to provide additional traction or increase hauling capacity on trains

unité B, locomotive non motrice

pretaining to a design where the driver's compartment is positioned unusually forward, often to maximize space or improve visibility

cabine avancée, design à cabine avancée

a type of train car that can move on its own and is used to carry passengers or freight

autorail, wagons de chemin de fer

a railway car designed specifically for carrying passengers

voiture de passagers, wagon de passagers

a special car at the end of a freight train where crew members stay to watch the train and sometimes live during their journey

wagon de queue, coupé

a railway carriage that remains attached to a train for the entire journey, often traveling between different cities or countries without requiring passengers to change trains

wagon de passage, wagon direct

a type of railway car with a flat, open deck, used for transporting heavy or oversized loads

wagon plat, plate-forme

a closed railway car used for transporting various types of goods and cargo

wagon couvert, wagon de marchandises

a railroad car used for transporting goods

wagon de marchandises

a specialized type of freight railcar designed with adjustable, projecting arms to securely transport heavy and oversized loads

wagon schnabel, wagon de fret schnabel

a type of railway freight car equipped with cooling machinery to transport perishable goods such as food at controlled temperatures

wagon réfrigéré, wagon frigorifique

a type of train car with a roof and sides, used for transporting goods securely

wagon couvert, wagon de marchandises couvert

a type of railcar without a roof or sides, used for transporting goods or materials on railways

wagon à ciel ouvert, wagon ouvert

a train car specially made for carrying liquids or gases

wagon-citerne, citerne ferroviaire