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B-CAR [1 record]

Record 1 1985-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
DEF

A self-propelled rail car that has some controls and auxiliary equipment but lacks a control cab; the B-car operates in conjunction with an A-car to form a "married pair." A train may be composed of an A-car at each end with B-cars in between.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
DEF

motrice sans loge de conduite

Spanish

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