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Тема: A railcar

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self-propelled- самохідний

in reference to- у відношенні до

A railcar

A railcar, in British English and Australian English, is a self-propelled railway vehicle designed to transport passengers. The term "railcar" is usually used in reference to a train consisting of a single coach (carriage, car), with a driver's cab at one or both ends. Some railways, e.g., the Great Western Railway, used the term Railmotor. If it is able to pull a full train, it is rather called a motor coach or a motor car.

The term is sometimes also used as an alternative name for the small types of multiple unit which consist of more than one coach. The term is used more generally now in Ireland to refer to any diesel multiple unit or in some cases electric multiple unit.

In North America the term "railcar" has a much broader meaning, and the term is used to refer to any kind of railroad car, including unpowered freight cars. This article concerns only the British and Australian English meaning of the term.

Answer these questions:

1. What is a self-propelled railway vehicle?

2. Is a driver's cab at one or both ends?

3. What is called a motor coach?

Самостійна робота №6

Тема: Cars

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vary considerably- значно відрізняється

properly cared- піклуватись належним чином

artistic interior- внутрішнє оздоблення

Cars

Railway passenger train cars are of many different types and vary considerably in design due to the various kinds of traffic to be handled. Formerly all the passenger cars were made of wood and equipped with hand brakes, coal or wood burning stoves and oil lamps. At the present time very few of cars in service are of wooden construction, the majority being of steel construction. Steel passenger cars are much safer then wooden cars, they can be built to carry a great number of passengers, and if properly cared for they last longer than wooden cars.

Comfort and sanitary conditions are now given first consideration. A typical modern passenger car is about 23.6m long, seat 48 passengers, weights 50 tons, is of steel construction, and is carried on four-wheeled trucks. All coaches are fitted with a hot water heating system and lighted by electricity. Improved seats and toilet facilities have added to the comfort of the travelers. Increasing attention is also given to artistic interior finish.

Answer these questions:

1. What were cars made of formerly?

2. What are cars made of at the present time?

3. Are steel cars much safer than wooden cars?

4. What is the length of a typical modern passenger car?

5. What are all coaches fitted with?

6. What have added to the comfort of the travelers?