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motor bogies

motor bogies is the plural of motor bogie.

Meaning of motor bogie

Noun

motor bogie (plural motor bogies)

  1. (UK) A bogie fitted with one or more traction motors, for the purpose of propelling a diesel-electric or electric train or locomotive. Many locomotives have three-axle motor bogies.
    • The motor bogie is mounted on 3 ft.-4 in. dia. wheels, one lightweight motor being fitted on each motor axle, with the motor nose resting on a rubber block carried on a bracket welded to the bogie transom.1955 June, “Two-Car Electric Units for Tyneside and Southern Region”, in Railway Magazine, page 387

Questions about motor bogies

What is motor bogies the plural of?
Motor bogies is the plural of motor bogie.

Words near motor bogies in the dictionary

  1. motor banca
  2. motor bancas
  3. motor boat
  4. motor boats
  5. motor bogie
  6. motor bogies
  7. motor bus
  8. motor buses
  9. motor busses
  10. motor car
  11. motor caravan

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