railroad rolling stock
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Rolling stock — is the collective term that describes all the vehicles that move on a railway. It usually includes both powered and unpowered vehicles, for example locomotives, railroad cars, coaches and wagons. [cite web |url=http://www.yaxham light… … Wikipedia
List of preserved Southern Pacific Railroad rolling stock — A large quantity of rolling stock formerly owned and operated by Southern Pacific Railroad has been preserved in museums and on tourist railroads across North America. Preserved steam locomotives Preserved freight cars Preserved maintenance of… … Wikipedia
rolling stock — rolling ,stock noun uncount the engines, cars, and other parts of trains used on a railroad … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
rolling stock — n. all the locomotives, cars, etc. of a railroad, or the trucks, trailers, etc. of a trucking company … English World dictionary
Rolling stock (Thomas and Friends) — This article lists the rolling stock that has featured in the Thomas and Friends children s television series. A large number of different railway trucks and coaches have appeared over the years. In many episodes, coaches or trucks are key to the … Wikipedia
Amtrak rolling stock — Amtrak operates 425 locomotives (351 diesel and 74 electric) and a variety of railroad cars, both passenger and service stock.LocomotivesDiesel Inherited from other railroadsThese locomotives were inherited from many of the Class 1 railroads that … Wikipedia
rolling stock — Synonyms and related words: Amtrak, baggage train, cable railroad, choo choo, cog railroad, cog railway, el, electric, electric train, elevated, express, express train, flier, freight, freight train, freighter, funicular, goods train, interurban … Moby Thesaurus
rolling stock — The locomotives and cars of a railroad company. 44 Am J1st RR § 272. Any wheeled vehicle of a carrier of freight or passengers. The term embraces the movable property belonging to a railroad company, and is declared personal property for purposes … Ballentine's law dictionary
rolling stock — the wheeled vehicles of a railroad, including locomotives, freight cars, and passenger cars. Also, stock. [1850 55] * * * … Universalium
rolling stock — roll′ing stock′ n. rai the wheeled vehicles of a railroad, including locomotives, freight cars, and passenger cars • Etymology: 1850–55 … From formal English to slang
