Definition of Rolling stock. Meaning of Rolling stock. Synonyms of Rolling stock

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Definition of Rolling stock

Rolling stock
Rolling Roll"ing, a. 1. Rotating on an axis, or moving along a surface by rotation; turning over and over as if on an axis or a pivot; as, a rolling wheel or ball. 2. Moving on wheels or rollers, or as if on wheels or rollers; as, a rolling chair. 3. Having gradual, rounded undulations of surface; as, a rolling country; rolling land. [U.S.] Rolling bridge. See the Note under Drawbridge. Rolling circle of a paddle wheel, the circle described by the point whose velocity equals the velocity of the ship. --J. Bourne. Rolling fire (Mil.), a discharge of firearms by soldiers in line, in quick succession, and in the order in which they stand. Rolling friction, that resistance to motion experienced by one body rolling upon another which arises from the roughness or other quality of the surfaces in contact. Rolling mill, a mill furnished with heavy rolls, between which heated metal is passed, to form it into sheets, rails, etc. Rolling press. (a) A machine for calendering cloth by pressure between revolving rollers. (b) A printing press with a roller, used in copperplate printing. Rolling stock, or Rolling plant, the locomotives and vehicles of a railway. Rolling tackle (Naut.), tackle used to steady the yards when the ship rolls heavily. --R. H. Dana, Jr.

Meaning of Rolling stock from wikipedia

- The term rolling stock in the rail transport industry refers to railway vehicles, including both powered and unpowered vehicles: for example, locomotives...
- A rolling stock company (ROSCO) or rolling stock leasing company owns and maintains railway engines and carriages which are leased to train operating companies...
- The HS2 rolling stock are trains for the under-construction High Speed 2 (HS2) high-speed rail line in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to...
- London Underground rolling stock includes the electric multiple-unit trains used on the London Underground. These come in two sizes, smaller deep-level...
- and 425 locomotives for revenue runs and service, collectively called rolling stock. Notable examples include the GE Genesis and Siemens Charger diesel...
- rapid transit system and has a large fleet of electric multiple unit rolling stock. As of September 2024[update], the New York City Subway has 6712 cars...
- This is a list of the rolling stock operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), including retired classes. Das Digitale Eisenbahn Fotoarchiv DEF...
- Railway rolling stock Eurotunnel rolling stock Glasgow Subway rolling stock London Underground rolling stock Tyne and Wear Metro rolling stock British...
- The rolling stock on Singapore's M**** Rapid Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) includes several models of electric multiple units and people mover...
- Pesa SA (Polish: Pojazdy Szynowe Pesa Bydgoszcz) is a Polish rolling stock manufacturer based in Bydgoszcz. The name 'Pesa' derives from the initials...