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tank engine

/ˈtæŋk ˌendʒɪn/

Traducción: Tipo de locomotora de vapor que transporta su combustible y agua en depósitos o tanques montados sobre la propia caldera o bastidor, en lugar de llevar un vagón ténder separado.

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C1formalcommontechnical/ˈtæŋk ˌendʒɪn/

A type of steam locomotive that carries its fuel and water onboard in tanks mounted on the boiler, rather than in a separate tender car.

  • 🇪🇸Tipo de locomotora de vapor que transporta su combustible y agua en depósitos o tanques montados sobre la propia caldera o bastidor, en lugar de llevar un vagón ténder separado.
  1. Steam locomotive type B2 formal

    A type of steam locomotive that carries its own water and fuel, rather than pulling a separate tender.

    • The tank engine chugged along the narrow railway line.
    • Many heritage railways use restored tank engines for tourist trips.
    • The engineer checked the water level in the tank engine before departure.

    🇪🇸Locomotora tanque