Transport Terestru - Rolling Stock

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

material rulant

a slow-moving train carrying heavy goods

tren de marfă lent

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

tren cu împingere și tragere

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

tren unitar

a train that goes back and forth between two places regularly

tren de navetă

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

tren înălțat

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

tren expres

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

tren de lapte

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

tren local

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

tren personal

a train that transports goods, not people

tren de marfă

a train that transports passengers to and from a port

tren de ferry

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

levitație magnetică

a train that travels directly to its destination without stopping

tren direct

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

tren de mare viteză

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

vehicul rutier feroviar

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

tren

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

autobuz feroviar

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

locomotivă

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

locomotivă Berkshire

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

locomotivă compusă

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

locomotivă 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

locomotivă Fairlie

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

locomotivă cu rezervor

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

unitate electrică multiplă

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

unitate multiplă diesel

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

unitate B

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

cabina avansată

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

automotor

a railway car designed specifically for carrying passengers

vagon de pasageri

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

vagon de control

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

vagon direct

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

cărucior plat

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

vagon închis

a railroad car used for transporting goods

vagon de marfă

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

vagon schnabel

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

vagon frigorific

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

vagon acoperit

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

vagon deschis

a train car specially made for carrying liquids or gases

vagon cisternă