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bn:00042053n
Noun Concept
Categories: Freight rolling stock, Cabooses, British railway wagons
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guard's van  brake van  Brake car  Break van  guards van
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The car on a train that is occupied by the guard WordNet 3.0
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The car on a train that is occupied by the guard WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Brake van and guard's van are terms used mainly in the UK, Ireland, Australia and India for a railway vehicle equipped with a hand brake which can be applied by the guard. Wikipedia
Railway vehicle Wikidata
A railway vehicle used to brake a (goods) train, usually placed at the end of the train. These were essential before continuous train braking became more universal. Wiktionary
Formerly, the last carriage on a passenger train; it was occupied by the guard, had storage space for parcels, bicycles etc, and sometimes had an emergency brake. Wiktionary
IS A
car
HAS KIND
cabin car
Victorian Railways bogie guard's vans
Brake Gangwayed
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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guard's van
Wikipedia
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brake van
Wikidata
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brake van
Wiktionary
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brake van, guard's van
Wikipedia Redirections
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Brake car, Break van, guard's van, guards van, Guard’s van, passenger brake van
Wikidata Alias
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guard's van

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