treble-heading

Noun

uncountable

(rail transport) The use of three locomotives at the front, or head, of a train.

Japanese Meaning

鉄道において、列車の先頭に3台の機関車を配置する方式

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Treble-heading allowed the heavy freight train to climb the steep gradient without stalling.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

列車の先頭に機関車を3台連結して牽引することで、重い貨物列車は急な勾配を失速せずに登ることができた。

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(rail transport) The use of three locomotives at the front, or head, of a train.

Treble-heading was again recorded on the Highland line on September 2 when the 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. from Inverness both passed Pitlochry with three Type 2 diesels.

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