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名詞

railcar (複数形 railcars)

1. (rail transport) A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
   • 1941 October, “Notes and News: Great Western Parcels Railcar”, in Railway Magazine, page 474:

     The semi-streamlined contour of the earlier G.W.R. railcars has been given up in favour of a more utilitarian blunt-nose end, and effective floor space gained thereby.

   Synonym: railbus

2. (rail transport) A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.
3. (Only in Canada かつ 米国用法) Any unpowered railway vehicle

   Synonym: railroad car

上位語

• rolling stock