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Steam Locomotive
An early type of locomotive powered by steam pressure, created by burning coal, wood, or oil.
Dining Car
A railway carriage where passengers can purchase and consume meals during their journey.
Intercity Train
Rolling stock designed for medium to long-distance travel between cities, providing travel comfort and speed.
Hopper Car
Freight car with a floor that slopes downward to one or more openings for unloading bulk materials such as grain, coal, or ballast.
Electric Locomotive
A locomotive that is powered by electricity, which is typically supplied by overhead wires or a third rail.
High-speed Train
Specialized rolling stock designed for high-speed rail services, usually capable of speeds over 200 km/h (124 mph).
Passenger Car/Coach
Rolling stock designed to carry passengers, ranging from short-distance commuter services to intercity travel; may include amenities like seating, restrooms, and dining facilities.
Autorack/Auto Carrier
Specialized freight car designed to transport automobiles, with several people, to maximize space and efficiency.
Tank Car
A type of freight car designed to transport liquid or gaseous commodities like oil, chemicals, or liquefied gases.
Diesel Locomotive
A type of locomotive powered by a diesel engine, often used for freight and long-distance travel.
Maglev Train
A type of train that uses magnetic levitation to hover above the tracks, which reduces friction and allows for very high speeds.
Sleeping Car
A passenger carriage equipped with beds or berths for overnight travel, allowing passengers to sleep through their journey.
Flatcar
A type of rolling stock with a flat, open deck on which heavy or oversized items are transported, such as machinery or structural elements.
Freight Car
Custom rolling stock designed to transport goods and materials; varies widely to accommodate different types of cargo.
Light Rail Vehicle (LRV)
A type of passenger rolling stock used in urban tram or streetcar systems, offering higher capacity than buses but lower than rapid transit systems.
Observation Car
A train car with large windows or an open area designed to provide passengers with a scenic view during their journey.
Refrigerator Car
A temperature-controlled freight car used to transport perishable goods that require cooling or freezing.
Baggage Car
A type of rolling stock used specifically for transporting passengers' luggage and other parcels.
Gondola Car
An open-topped railway freight car used for transporting bulky commodities that do not need protection from the weather.
Metro/Subway Car
Designed for urban public transport in underground or elevated railway systems, characterized by frequent stops and high-capacity designs.
Regional/Commuter Train
A type of rolling stock designed for shorter-distance travel with frequent stops, connecting suburbs or nearby towns to a central city.
Cabooses
Historically used as the last car on freight trains, providing space for crew to perform duties and observe the train.
Maintenance-of-Way Vehicle
Specialized rolling stock used for construction, inspection, and maintenance of railway infrastructure.
Boxcar
A versatile enclosed freight car used for transporting packaged goods that require protection from the elements.
Well Car
A type of flatcar designed to carry intermodal containers, with a depressed section allowing for double stacking of containers.
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