Engine
Of train and self-propelled vehicle. May also be referred to as locomotive, locomotive engine and railway locomotive.
A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks.
This concept's ID is @1~20033
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- diesel locomotive
A locomotive driven by a diesel engine.
- steam locomotive
A locomotive powered by a steam engine.
- electric locomotive
A locomotive that is powered by an electric motor.
- pilot engine
A locomotive that precedes a train to check the track.
- dinky
A small locomotive.
- footplate
The platform in the cab of a locomotive on which the engineer stands to operate the c...
- iron horse
(c. 1840) an early term for a locomotive.
- buffer
An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.
- shunter
A small locomotive used to move cars around but not to make trips.
- choo-choo
A child's word for locomotive.
- tank engine
A locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed.
- traction engine
Steam-powered locomotive for drawing heavy loads along surfaces other than trac...
- donkey engine
A locomotive for switching rolling stock in a railroad yard.
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- engineer
The operator of a railway locomotive.