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Record 1 2008-06-03

English

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

A self-propelled rail car that has a control cab at one end.

OBS

The common types of motor cars are: electric, which are equipped with electric motors and receive current from either a third rail or trolley wire and those propelled by internal combustion engines which may have either electric or fluid drive.

French

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo rodante (Ferrocarriles)
  • Tracción (Ferrocarriles)
DEF

Coche provisto de su propio motor.

OBS

Todos los vehículos movidos sobre rieles por su motor son automotores; sin embargo, se tiende a dar el nombre de autovía a los provistos de motor Diesel, y se reserva el de automotor a los de propulsión eléctrica.

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