Land Transportation - Train and Locomotive Parts
Here you will learn some English words related to train and locomotive parts such as "cowcatcher", "boiler", and "firebox."
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a metal or plastic plaque that displays important information about a piece of machinery or equipment
a device mounted at the front of a locomotive to clear obstacles from the tracks
a device on a vehicle that uses compressed air to slow down or stop its motion
a braking system that uses suction to apply brakes, commonly found in older railway systems
a safety device used to stop the train quickly in urgent situations
a lever used to control the direction of movement of the train's engine
a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines
a mechanical device used to automatically feed coal into a furnace or boiler to sustain continuous operation
a device used in power plants to preheat water before it enters the boiler
the chamber in a steam locomotive where fuel is burned to heat water and produce steam
a container for storing sand, used to improve traction between the wheels of a train and the rails
a part of a steam engine where smoke and gases from burning fuel exit into the atmosphere
a car attached to a steam locomotive to carry fuel and water
a loud device used by trains to signal their approach or presence
a device mounted on locomotives and some railcars that emits a loud, high-pitched sound to signal warnings or communicate with personnel and other trains
a bright lamp mounted on the front of a locomotive or train to illuminate the tracks ahead and improve safety during night travel
a large metal disk that rotates to help a train move along tracks
a set of wheels and axles used in various types of rolling stock, such as freight cars or passenger coaches
the rear car of a freight train where the crew monitors operations and controls the brakes
any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats
a small, enclosed area between train cars where passengers can move from one car to another
the mechanism used to connect railroad cars together
a rigid bar that connects the wheels of adjacent railway vehicles to synchronize their movement
a device used by railway personnel to operate the couplers between train cars
a component of an electric train that connects it to overhead wires for drawing power
