rail wagon

noun — 2 senses

rail wagon

noun

1

Rail transport, Railways, Transport UK Any railway goods wagon.

For general liquids other than those pre-heated or highly inflammable, these 1,030gal containers may be filled either on rail wagons or on the Bulkrane.1961 November, “Talking of Trains: The "Bulkrane" project of British Railways”, in Trains Illustrated, page 656:

2

Rail transport, Railways, Transport UK A flat wagon used for carrying railway rails.

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