Landtransporter - Rolling Stock

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

rullande materiel

a slow-moving train carrying heavy goods

långsamt godståg

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

tryck-drag tåg

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

enhetståg

a train that goes back and forth between two places regularly

shutteltåg

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

upphöjd tåg

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

express tåg

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

mjölktåget

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

lokaltåg

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

pendeltåg

a train that transports goods, not people

godståg

a train that transports passengers to and from a port

båt tåg

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

magnetisk levitation

a train that travels directly to its destination without stopping

direkttåg

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

höghastighetståg

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

väg- och järnvägsfordon

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

tågset

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

skåpbuss

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

lok

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

Berkshire-lokomotiv

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

compoundlokomotiv

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

Garratt-lokomotiv

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

Fairlie-lok

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

tanklokomotiv

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

elektrisk multipelenhet

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

dieselmultiple

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

B-enhet

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

framskjuten hytt

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

motorvagn

a railway car designed specifically for carrying passengers

passagerarvagn

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

caboose

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

genomgående vagn

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

flakvagn

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

slussvagn

a railroad car used for transporting goods

gods vagn

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

schnabelvagn

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

kylvagn

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

täckt godsvagn

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

öppen vagn

a train car specially made for carrying liquids or gases

tankvagn