3.Coach car

coach car Car with two rows of benches or seats for transporting passengers in the seated position.

vestibule door Sometimes sliding door on the threshold plate at the top of the steps, providing access to the car.

vestibule Entrance compartment of the car.

luggage rack Space at the entrance of the car for stowing large pieces of luggage.

adjustable seat Seat whose back can be changed from a sitting position to a reclining position.

center aisle Walkway between the two rows of benches or seats, for going from one end of the car to the other.

4.Sleeping car

sleeping car Car with compartments laid out as small bedrooms.

corridor connection Device where two cars articulate together; passengers and personnel can pass through to get from one car to the next.

wheelchair Place with special fittings designed for wheelchairs.

sleeping compartment Compartment laid out with berths.

linen Storage for linens needed for the trip, such as towels and sheets.

berth Sometimes folding bench located in a compartment, for sleeping.

toilet Compartment equipped with a toilet and a sink.

5. Dining car

dining car

Car laid out for serving meals.

panoramic window

Large window offering an unobstructed view of the passing countryside.

grab handle

Vertical handle at shoulder height next to the door for gripping when climbing up to or down from the car.

crew’s locker

Compartment at the entrance where personnel can stow their coats and other personal effects.

kitchen

Room where meals are prepared.

dining section

Part of the car where passengers can eat or drink.

glassware [1]

dinnerware [1]

storage space

Place where employees keep materials for providing service during the trip.

steward’s desk

Table for laying out the dishes used for the various courses and food that is ready to serve.

6. High-speed train 1

high-speed train [1]

High-speed passenger train (between 135 and 190 mph) powered by electricity, with a power car at each end and a limited number of cars in between.

suspension truck

Three-axled truck with brakes and shock absorbers.

pilot

Steel bar attached to the frame that pushes aside debris from the track.

position light

Lamp signaling the presence of the power car while at rest.

headlight

Lamp illuminating the sides of the track.

power car

Vehicle with an electric motor and braking system for pulling one or more cars.

driver’s cab

Compartment in the power car containing controls used by the engineer and providing a view of the track ahead.

headlight

Lamp illuminating the track ahead.

catenary

One or more overhead wires supplying electricity to the power car.

motor truck

Two-axled truck with traction motors propelling the power car.

equipment compartment

Compartments for various electrical equipment.

baggage compartment

Space at the entrance of the car for stowing large pieces of luggage.

luggage [1]

passenger car

Part of the car with rows of numbered seats.

pantograph

Articulating mechanism on the roof of the power car that collects electricity from an overhead catenary.

coupling guide device

Assembly on the nosepiece of the power car for coupling it with another train.