rail wagon en · NOUN
Meanings
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(UK) Any railway goods wagon.
For general liquids other than those pre-heated or highly inflammable, these 1,030gal containers may be filled either on rail wagons or on the Bulkrane.
1961 November, “Talking of Trains: The "Bulkrane" project of British Railways”, in Trains Illustrated, page 656:
- (UK) A flat wagon used for carrying railway rails.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rail wagons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |