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In rural Scandinavia, wood shingles were a common roofing material until the 1950s. [disputed – discuss] Wood shingles are susceptible to fire and cost more than other types of shingle so they are not as common today as in the past. Distinctive shingle patterns exist in various regions created by the size, shape, and application method.
An axlebox, also known as a journal box in North America, is the mechanical subassembly on each end of the axles under a railway wagon, coach or locomotive; it contains bearings and thus transfers the wagon, coach or locomotive weight to the wheels and rails; the bearing design is typically oil-bathed plain bearings on older rolling stock, or roller bearings on newer rolling stock.
Straddle-carrier. A straddle carrier or straddle truck is a freight-carrying vehicle that carries its load underneath by "straddling" it, rather than carrying it on top like a conventional truck. The advantage of the straddle carrier is its ability to load and unload without the assistance of cranes or forklifts.
An autorack, also known as an auto carrier (also car transporter outside the US), is a specialized piece of railroad rolling stock used to transport automobiles and light trucks. Autoracks are used to transport new vehicles from factories to automotive distributors, and to transport passengers' vehicles in car shuttles and motorail services ...
Shingles historically were called tiles, and shingle was a term applied to wood shingles, [1] as is still mostly the case outside the US. Shingles are laid in courses, usually with each shingle offset from its neighbors. The first course is the starter course and the last being a ridge course or ridge slates for a slate roof.
Gunpowder Vans were specially constructed vans for explosives. They were shorter in length and height than standard vans, and were double skinned. Mogos had doors in the van ends so that cars and similar loads could be driven/rolled into and out of the wagon. Cattle wagons were built for livestock traffic.
The most common components of a roof rack system are towers, fitting pieces (for attaching towers to a specific vehicle), crossbars, and gear mounts. Automobile roof racks are split into different types, depending on the vehicle roof: Rain Gutter - older roof racks were usually mounted directly to the gutter surrounding the roof line.
A for-hire carrier that is obligated to serve the general public. [21] Company driver Employee of a carrier who is assigned to drive company-owned trucks. [22] Contract carrier A for-hire carrier contracted to one particular shipper. A contract carrier enters into a contract whose terms are negotiated between a specific carrier and specific ...