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Diesel Locomotive

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A type of locomotive powered by a diesel engine, often used for freight and long-distance travel.

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Electric Locomotive

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A locomotive that is powered by electricity, which is typically supplied by overhead wires or a third rail.

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Steam Locomotive

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An early type of locomotive powered by steam pressure, created by burning coal, wood, or oil.

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High-speed Train

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Specialized rolling stock designed for high-speed rail services, usually capable of speeds over 200 km/h (124 mph).

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Maglev Train

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A type of train that uses magnetic levitation to hover above the tracks, which reduces friction and allows for very high speeds.

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Metro/Subway Car

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Designed for urban public transport in underground or elevated railway systems, characterized by frequent stops and high-capacity designs.

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Light Rail Vehicle (LRV)

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A type of passenger rolling stock used in urban tram or streetcar systems, offering higher capacity than buses but lower than rapid transit systems.

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Freight Car

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Custom rolling stock designed to transport goods and materials; varies widely to accommodate different types of cargo.

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Passenger Car/Coach

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Rolling stock designed to carry passengers, ranging from short-distance commuter services to intercity travel; may include amenities like seating, restrooms, and dining facilities.

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Intercity Train

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Rolling stock designed for medium to long-distance travel between cities, providing travel comfort and speed.

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Regional/Commuter Train

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A type of rolling stock designed for shorter-distance travel with frequent stops, connecting suburbs or nearby towns to a central city.

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Sleeping Car

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A passenger carriage equipped with beds or berths for overnight travel, allowing passengers to sleep through their journey.

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Dining Car

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A railway carriage where passengers can purchase and consume meals during their journey.

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Observation Car

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A train car with large windows or an open area designed to provide passengers with a scenic view during their journey.

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Baggage Car

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A type of rolling stock used specifically for transporting passengers' luggage and other parcels.

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Autorack/Auto Carrier

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Specialized freight car designed to transport automobiles, with several people, to maximize space and efficiency.

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Tank Car

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A type of freight car designed to transport liquid or gaseous commodities like oil, chemicals, or liquefied gases.

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Hopper Car

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Freight car with a floor that slopes downward to one or more openings for unloading bulk materials such as grain, coal, or ballast.

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Gondola Car

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An open-topped railway freight car used for transporting bulky commodities that do not need protection from the weather.

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Flatcar

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A type of rolling stock with a flat, open deck on which heavy or oversized items are transported, such as machinery or structural elements.

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Refrigerator Car

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A temperature-controlled freight car used to transport perishable goods that require cooling or freezing.

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Boxcar

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A versatile enclosed freight car used for transporting packaged goods that require protection from the elements.

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Well Car

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A type of flatcar designed to carry intermodal containers, with a depressed section allowing for double stacking of containers.

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Cabooses

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Historically used as the last car on freight trains, providing space for crew to perform duties and observe the train.

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Maintenance-of-Way Vehicle

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Specialized rolling stock used for construction, inspection, and maintenance of railway infrastructure.

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