Tuesday, November 27, 2018

CLASSIFICATION OF ROLLING STOCK

CLASSIFICATION OF ROLLING STOCK

Rolling Stock: -

 It is a term used for the stocks of coaching, freight (Goods) & Locomotive, everything which is rolling on the track is known as Rolling Stock.


Coaching Stock: - 

All coaching vehicles including self propelled units such as rail cars, electrical multiple unit, luggage & brake van fit to run with coaching stock are known as coaching stock.

Goods Stock: - 

All goods stock other than coaching stock whether attached to passenger or goods trains are known as goods stock.

Vehicle: - It is a term used only for coaching stock.

There are two types of Coaching Stock.

 1) Passenger coaching vehicle (PCV): - A vehicle in which whole or partial portion is being utilized for carrying passengers.

2) Other coaching vehicle (OCV): Saloons, inspection cars, medical cars, tourist cars, parcels & horse van, composite luggage Power Cars, Pantry Cars & brake van are known as OCV.

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CLASSIFICATION OF ROLLING STOCK

CLASSIFICATION OF ROLLING STOCK Rolling Stock: -  It is a term used for the stocks of coaching, freight (Goods) & Locomotive, every...