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control car

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Noun

control car (plural control cars)

  1. (rail transport) A non-powered railroad car, equipped with a driver's cabin, front lights and other equipment required for a locomotive, allowing a train to be controlled from the rear end without turning a locomotive at the end of the line.

Synonyms

  • cab car (US)

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