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

They are part of HS2's Delta junction, a complex triangular network of 13 viaducts, and will allow southbound trains to join the spur into Birmingham Curzon Street and the rolling stock depot at Washwood Heath.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

During this period, the fund’s expenses will likely increase by 10%-11% following delays in its rolling stock refurbishment plan, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

The second data column shows the current P/E valuations relative to 10-year average valuations, based on rolling stock prices and 12-month EPS estimates.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

Ouboume’s father unlocks the back doors and shows me their rolling stock.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee