English Dictionary

yard slug

名詞

(rail transport) A slug (locomotive accessory) designed for switching; it has a low body, and no cab, in order to allow an engineer or driver in a powered unit to the rear to see past it.

日本語の意味

鉄道輸送において、スイッチング作業のために設計されたアクセサリー車両。低い車体でキャブがなく、後部の動力車の運転士が視界を確保できるようになっている車両

The yard slug, coupled behind the locomotive, provided extra traction for switching the short freight consists.

機関車の後ろに連結された、操車場の入換用スラッグは、短い貨車編成の入換に追加の牽引力を提供した。

意味（1）

(rail transport) A slug (locomotive accessory) designed for switching; it has a low body, and no cab, in order to allow an engineer or driver in a powered unit to the rear to see past it.

yard slugs （ plural ）