Goods van
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002609
A type of railway rolling stock designed for carrying freight, typically enclosed to protect its contents from weather and theft. These wagons transport a variety of commodities, from packaged goods to bulk materials. The design varies based on the type of cargo, with some featuring sliding doors or specialized interiors.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002609 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Synonyms | boxcar; box van |
| See also | Boxcar; Box van |
| Translations | German: Güterwagen; Spanish: vagón de mercancías; French: fourgon à marchandises |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002609",
"term": "Goods van",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A type of railway rolling stock designed for carrying freight, typically enclosed to protect its contents from weather and theft. These wagons transport a variety of commodities, from packaged goods to bulk materials. The design varies based on the type of cargo, with some featuring sliding doors or specialized interiors.",
"synonyms": [
"boxcar",
"box van"
],
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"see_also": [
"boxcar",
"box van"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Güterwagen",
"es": "vagón de mercancías",
"fr": "fourgon à marchandises"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/goods-van/"
}
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