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Re: Train Terminology Question
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 5 Mar 2002 19:13:19 GMT
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"Thomas Avery" <thomas.avery@intec-hou.com> writes:
> 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
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> Are they called intermodals? Or is that a "brand" name?
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, and trucks. Really quite ingenious, and
obvious (the most ingenious things seem obvious in hindsight) compared
to all the work that used to be involved in shipping...
--Bill.
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William R Ward bill@wards.net http://www.wards.net/~bill/
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| What is the generic name for container cars that share a set of wheels in between them? Similar to this: (URL) they called intermodals? Or is that a "brand" name? thanks, TJ (22 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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