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guard's van::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | car, railcar, railroad car, railway car |
Examples of guard's van
guard's van
As he was lifted into the guard's van, he asked them to cover him up as he was cold.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Wilbert tells me his guard's van was about 30 years old.
From the nzherald.co.nz
The station nearest the hospital was only 100 metres up the road, and the guard's van was equipped with a ramp so that the beds could be easily loaded.
From the guardian.co.uk
Legend has it that one train driver, in the face of red taillights ahead, put on the emergency brake only to find he'd merely caught up with his own guard's van.
From the nzherald.co.nz
It was devised in 1980 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Vanguards Rambling Club who were so named after returning from a walk in the guard's van of a crowded train.
From the theargus.co.uk
Trundling down the track goes a typical freight train, made beautiful by its bright colours, from the red guard's van through to the black tender and steam engine.
From the guardian.co.uk
Documents, records, and all valuables from each station were placed in the guard's van and then the station lights were put out and the train steamed along to its destination at Quainton Road.
From the en.wikipedia.org
