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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In rail.: A strong spring placed near the back of the tender.
- noun A spring attached to the drag-bar to lessen the jerk when starting or increasing speed.
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bilby commented on the word drag-spring
Ideal for your Railcar Component or LGBTIQ+ Festival? list.
March 7, 2025