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Railways
The means of conveyance of passengers and goods by way of wheeled vehicles running on rail tracks.
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braking system
Railways; Train parts
All passenger coaches and most freight cars are equipped with the so-called continuous braking system, invented by George Westinghouse in 1869.
railcar
Railways; Train parts
It's a coach or car fitted with its own powerplant and not pulled by a separate engine or locomotive.
coach
Railways; Train parts
Part of the train which is intended to carry passengers. There are several different types of coaches, for general passenger-carrying use as well as for special uses, such as ...
frame
Railways; Train parts
A strong structure of steel, which serves as the backbone on which the mechanical components of the locomotive are assembled and the boiler rests.
cab
Railways; Train parts
It provides protection for the engineer and fireman, and contains all organs and controls for the operation of the locomotive.
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