This heading covers a group of railway or tramway rolling-stock not self-propelled (including tramway trailer coaches and funicular (cable) railway coaches), of the type usually coupled into passenger trains.
The heading includes :(1) Passenger coaches of all kinds, including sleeping cars, restaurant cars, saloon coaches, recreation coaches (specially fitted for entertainment, dancing, etc.). (2) Funicular (cable) railway coaches. (3) Tramway trailer coaches. (4) Special coaches for underground transportation of miners. (5) Living coaches for railway staff. (6) Luggage vans and combined passenger-luggage coaches. (7) Travelling post office coaches. (8) Ambulance, hospital, X-ray or similar coaches. (9) Prison coaches. (10) Armoured coaches. (11) Coaches specially equipped with radio or telegraph apparatus. (12) Instruction coaches fitted with apparatus, machines or scale models (e.g., for instruction of the staff). (13) Exhibition coaches.
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