condensing locomotive

noun

A steam locomotive which condenses exhaust steam by directing it into the water tank(s).

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Meanings

nouncondensing locomotive (plural condensing locomotives)

plural condensing locomotives

  1. rail transportA steam locomotive which condenses exhaust steam by directing it into the water tank(s).

    In July 1864 the Metropolitan took delivery of some more condensing locomotives: beautiful green brass-bound tank engines from Beyer, Peacock & Co. of Manchester.

    2012, Andrew Martin, Underground Overground: A passenger's history of the Tube, Profile Books, →ISBN, page 43
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