Dead in the train
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001589
Describing a locomotive that is part of a train consist but is not actively providing tractive effort or dynamic braking. This locomotive may be shut down, inoperative, or simply being transported as part of the train. Its weight still contributes to the overall train tonnage, affecting braking and acceleration calculations.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001589 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: tot mitfahrend; Spanish: remolcado en el tren; French: remorqué |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001589",
"term": "Dead in the train",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Describing a locomotive that is part of a train consist but is not actively providing tractive effort or dynamic braking. This locomotive may be shut down, inoperative, or simply being transported as part of the train. Its weight still contributes to the overall train tonnage, affecting braking and acceleration calculations.",
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "tot mitfahrend",
"es": "remolcado en el tren",
"fr": "remorqué"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dead-in-the-train/"
}
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