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Land Transportation - Rolling Stock

Here you will learn some English words related to rolling stock such as "drag freight", "maglev", and "railcar."

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

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a slow-moving train carrying heavy goods

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

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

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a train that goes back and forth between two places regularly

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

Ex: The noise of elevated train can be heard from blocks away .
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a fast train that makes few stops and travels quickly between cities or towns

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

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

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

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a train that transports goods, not people

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a train that transports passengers to and from a port

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

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a train that travels directly to its destination without stopping

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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cab-forward
[Adjective]

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

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

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a railway car designed specifically for carrying passengers

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caboose
[noun]

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

Ex: She waved to the crew members in caboose as the train passed by .
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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

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

Ex: flatcar had no sides or roof , making it easy to load and unload .
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boxcar
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a closed railway car used for transporting various types of goods and cargo

Ex: boxcar provided secure transportation for valuable cargo .
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a railroad car used for transporting goods

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

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

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

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

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tank car
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a train car specially made for carrying liquids or gases

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