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Train parts

Of or pertaining to automotive components of a train.

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Train parts

Non-driving wheel

Railways; Train parts

It transmits no power but helps in guiding the locomotive on the rails and in supporting and distributing weight.

Driving wheel

Railways; Train parts

A wheel to which the power from the engine is trasmitted by various mechanical organs, such as rods or gears.

Cab

Railways; Train parts

It provides protection for the engineer and fireman, and contains all organs and controls for the operation of the locomotive.

Traction rolling stock

Railways; Train parts

This group comprises the stock known generally as locomotives.

Leading wheel

Railways; Train parts

A non-driving wheel which is positioned ahead of the driving wheels.

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