coaling stage

noun

A structure, which took various forms, used to supply coal to steam locomotives.

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Meanings

nouncoaling stage (plural coaling stages)

plural coaling stages

  1. rail transportA structure, which took various forms, used to supply coal to steam locomotives.

    Handsome 3001 gets away from the coaling stage at Mendota, Ill., in 1958 with a 16-car Illini Club excursion loaded with admirers.

    1959, Steam's Finest Hour, edited by David P. Morgan, Kalmbach Publishing Co., page 48 (photo caption)

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
coaling plant
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Chicago

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