Véhicule rail-routevignette Un véhicule rail-route est un véhicule destiné à la circulation sur route et sur voies ferrées. C'est généralement un véhicule routier adapté à la traction sur rail. Les solutions techniques vont du plus simple (roues routières encadrées de galets de guidage pour la circulation sur rail) au plus complexe (implantation d'un essieu fixe avec roues ferroviaires complet sous le châssis).
BoxcarA boxcar is the North American (AAR) term for a railroad car that is enclosed and generally used to carry freight. The boxcar, while not the simplest freight car design, is considered one of the most versatile since it can carry most loads. Boxcars have side sliding doors of varying size and operation, and some include end doors and adjustable bulkheads to load very large items. Similar covered freight cars outside North America are covered goods wagons and, depending on the region, are called goods van (UK and Australia), covered wagon (UIC and UK) or simply van (UIC, UK and Australia).
Association of American RailroadsL’Association of American Railroads (abrégée AAR que l'on peut traduire par Association des chemins de fer américains) est un regroupement des principales compagnies ferroviaires d'Amérique du Nord (Canada, États-Unis, Mexique). Il s'agit d'une certaine manière du pendant nord-américain de l'Union internationale des chemins de fer (UIC) européenne. L'organisation a été créée le . Il s'agissait alors de regrouper plusieurs organisations œuvrant dans le domaine ferroviaire comme l'American Railway Association.
Steam generator (railroad)A steam generator is a type of boiler used to produce steam for climate control and potable water heating in railroad passenger cars. The output of a railroad steam generator is low pressure, saturated steam that is passed through a system of pipes and conduits throughout the length of the train. Steam generators were developed when diesel locomotives started to replace steam locomotives on passenger trains. In most cases, each passenger locomotive was fitted with a steam generator and a feedwater supply tank.
FlatcarA flatcar (US) (also flat car, or flatbed) is a piece of rolling stock that consists of an open, flat deck mounted on a pair of trucks (US) or bogies (UK), one at each end containing four or six wheels. Occasionally, flat cars designed to carry extra heavy or extra large loads are mounted on a pair (or rarely, more) of bogies under each end. The deck of the car can be wood or steel, and the sides of the deck can include pockets for stakes or tie-down points to secure loads.
