rolling stock

American  

noun

1. the wheeled vehicles of a railroad, including locomotives, freight cars, and passenger cars.

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rolling stock British  

noun

1. the wheeled vehicles collectively used on a railway, including the locomotives, passenger coaches, freight wagons, guard's vans, etc

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Etymology

Origin of rolling stock

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

However, shadow rail minister Jerome Mayhew said he feared nationalisation could end up costing taxpayers more money in increased costs for leasing rolling stock.

From BBC

"It must be related to Iryo's rolling stock or an infrastructure issue," he added.

From Barron's

One strike hit a railway hub at the town of Fastiv southwest of Kyiv, destroying the main station building and damaging rolling stock.

From BBC

There have been dedicated trains for monarchs since Queen Victoria's reign, but as part of a "drive to ensure we deliver value for money" it's been decided to decommission the historic rolling stock.

From BBC

Where there used to be rusting rolling stock and derelict sidings, there is now a swish shopping centre, smart restaurants and the oddly bulbous, 42-storey Belgrade Tower.

From BBC