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Definition of Tank engine
1. Noun. A locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed.
Generic synonyms: Engine, Locomotive, Locomotive Engine, Railway Locomotive
Definition of Tank engine
1. Noun. a type of steam locomotive train which carries its own fuel and water in the same unit, and so does not pull a tender ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tank Engine
Literary usage of Tank engine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"The four-coupled tank engine (fig. 41) used for the passenger Fio. 41. ...
The eight-wheeled tank engine (fig. 42) haa been designed by Mr Fio. 42. ..."
2. Cassier's Magazine edited by [Anonymus AC02877163] (1898)
"A MIDLAND RAILWAY tank engine. A LONDON, BRIGHTON AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY TANK
... As to the merits of the tank engine as a fast runner, many companies haul ..."
3. The English Illustrated Magazine (1892)
"... Passenger Engine — Four- Wheeled Coupled Bogie Passenger tank engine— Six-Wheeled
Coupled Goods Engine — Six-Wheeled Coupled Goods tank engine — Small ..."
4. Railway Engineer (1905)
"Although in this case the tank engine was in front of, and attached to, a heavy
express engine, which might be expected to have a better steadying effect ..."
5. American Railroad and Corporation Reports: Being a Collection of the Current by John Lewis (1895)
"... water tank, engine house and coal dock, though such structures might be rebuilt
and conveniently used on other land of the railroad in the vicinity. ..."
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