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Train Terminology Question
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 5 Mar 2002 18:28:11 GMT
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What is the generic name for container cars that share a set of wheels in
between them? Similar to this:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=5664
Are they called intermodals? Or is that a "brand" name?
thanks,
TJ
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Message has 3 Replies:
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| (...) I believe that "articulated" is the correct term. Think of it as a single piece of rolling stock (which it is) that happens to bend in a few places. The term "intermodal" refers to the system of containers that are carried on ships, trains, (...) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Train Terminology Question
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| (...) Intermodal used to describe a system of transportation for a container of some sort that uses multiple modes from departure to destination. This container can be a large, semi-trailer mounted container, or standard semi trailer, etc. If they (...) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Train Terminology Question
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| Thanks for everyone's replies, I appreciate your help. I now know how to properly describe what I've built, but I'll have to take some pictures first! TJ (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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