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Headstock (rolling stock)

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is a transverse structural member located at the extreme end of the vehicle's underframe. The headstock supports the
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A commonly used measurement relating to a rail vehicle is its
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Index

Buffer beam
Headstock (disambiguation)

buffers and chain coupler
steam locomotive
rail vehicle
coupling
buffers
underframe
locomotive
railroad car
locomotives
railcars
cabcars
headlamps
hoses
air brakes
vacuum brakes
cables
train control
head end power
couplings
buffers
Janney couplers
buffers
icon
Trains portal
Anticlimber
Buff strength
Bumper

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