breakdown cranes

A form of breakdown crane — A crane that can be used in the event of accidents and derailments, as well as for engineering work on the railway; the crane is usually coupled to another vehicle on which the jib can be rested when travelling, or when the crane is not in use.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of breakdown crane.
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