Water column

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006530",
  "term": "Water column",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A standpipe or tower equipped with a spout, used for supplying water to the tender of a steam locomotive. This structure allows for rapid replenishment of the locomotive's water supply during stops at railway stations or designated watering points. Water columns were a common feature along steam locomotive routes, positioned at regular intervals to support engine operations.",
  "synonyms": [
    "water crane"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Wassersäule",
    "es": "columna de agua",
    "fr": "colonne d'eau"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/water-column/"
}