tank car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tank car
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
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In the middle of the river downstream of the bridge, a tangle of steel juts out of the water from a ruptured railroad tank car that has not been removed.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
The hearing on Friday will focus on tank car safety and the trackside detectors.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
The advisory follows another Thursday that called on tank car owners to examine their fleets for models fitted with aluminum covers protecting pressure relief valves and consider upgrading to steel.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023
One recommendation that was swiftly implemented nationwide was the replacement of the tank car models used on the Lac-Mégantic train, with new or retrofitted ones designed to be sturdier if they were to derail.
From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2023
He climbs to the top of the tank car and takes a running leap.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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