Transport terrestre - Rolling Stock
Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés au matériel roulant, tels que « drag Freight », « Maglev » et « Railcar ».
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the vehicles that move on a railway, including locomotives, railcars, and wagons
matériel roulant
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
a train that carries just one type of cargo from one place to another without stopping
train de marchandises
a train that goes back and forth between two places regularly
train navette
a train that runs on tracks above the ground, usually on a bridge-like structure
train surélevé
a fast train that makes few stops and travels quickly between cities or towns
train express
a slow train that stops at many small stations to pick up and deliver goods, traditionally including fresh milk
train de lait
a train that stops at all or most stations on its route within a certain area or region
train local
a train that stops at all or most of the stations along its route
train omnibus
a train that transports passengers to and from a port
train de bateau
a transportation system that uses magnetic fields to propel vehicles without contact with the ground
lévitation magnétique
a train that travels directly to its destination without stopping
train direct
a high-speed passenger train known for its streamlined design and rapid travel times
train à grande vitesse
a type of railcar that combines a locomotive's engine and passenger compartments into a single unit
doodlebug
a specialized type of transportation vehicle that can travel both on roads and on railway tracks
route-railleur
a group of railway carriages or cars that are coupled together and operated as a single unit
train
a small, self-propelled vehicle designed to transport passengers on railways
autorail
a specific type of steam locomotive characterized by its 2-8-4 wheel arrangement, commonly used for hauling heavy freight trains
locomotive Berkshire
a type of steam engine where steam is used in two or more stages for improved efficiency and power output
locomotive à compound
a specialized steam engine with two separate power units and a central articulated frame, invented by Herbert William Garratt
locomotive 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
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
a train consisting of self-propelled carriages that are powered by electricity from overhead lines or third rails
unité multiple électrique
a type of train composed of self-propelled carriages powered by diesel engines
unité multiple 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
pretaining to a design where the driver's compartment is positioned unusually forward, often to maximize space or improve visibility
cabine avancée
a type of train car that can move on its own and is used to carry passengers or freight
autorail
a railway car designed specifically for carrying passengers
voiture 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
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
a type of railway car with a flat, open deck, used for transporting heavy or oversized loads
wagon plat
a closed railway car used for transporting various types of goods and cargo
wagon couvert
a specialized type of freight railcar designed with adjustable, projecting arms to securely transport heavy and oversized loads
wagon schnabel
a type of railway freight car equipped with cooling machinery to transport perishable goods such as food at controlled temperatures
wagon réfrigéré
a type of train car with a roof and sides, used for transporting goods securely
wagon couvert
a type of railcar without a roof or sides, used for transporting goods or materials on railways
wagon à ciel ouvert
a train car specially made for carrying liquids or gases
wagon-citerne