dead in the train

English

Alternative forms
  • dead in train
  • dead-in-train

Adjective

dead in the train (not comparable)

  1. (rail transport, of a locomotive) being hauled as part of a train's consist while not providing any motive power.
    The electric locomotive was being hauled dead in the train by a diesel over the unpowered diversion route.
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