Cabin Car (Noun)
Meaning
A car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The conductor and engineer rode in the cabin car at the end of the freight train, keeping an eye on the cargo as it rumbled down the tracks.
- As the train pulled into the station, the crew climbed down from the cabin car to stretch their legs and grab a bite to eat.
- The cabin car was equipped with bunks, a kitchenette, and a bathroom, providing the train crew with a comfortable place to rest during long hauls.
- After a long day of work, the brakeman retired to the cabin car to catch some shut-eye before the next leg of the journey.
- The cabin car was a welcome sight for the weary train crew, who had been working non-stop for hours to keep the freight train on schedule.