dead in the train

adjective

Being hauled as part of a train's consist while not providing any motive power.

“The electric locomotive was being hauled dead in the train by a diesel over the unpowered diversion route.”

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Meanings

adjectivedead in the train (not comparable)

alternative dead in train · alternative dead-in-train

  1. not comparablerail transportBeing hauled as part of a train's consist while not providing any motive power.

    The electric locomotive was being hauled dead in the train by a diesel over the unpowered diversion route.

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