way car

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An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

I saw the way-car emerge from the trees and approach the station.
The Yazoo Mystery|Irving Craddock
We begged piteously from everyone we met to tell us where the way-car was that went out on the stock train.
Cowboy Life on the Sidetrack|Frank Benton
This man, who was in front end of way-car, was thrown to the ground.
Railroad Accidents|R. C. Richards
The instant the way-car passed it was lifted from the track.
The Yazoo Mystery|Irving Craddock

Panting, the Englishman threw himself into a way-car that was already making ten miles an hour.
The Last Spike|Cy Warman