"dead in the train" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} dead in the train (not comparable)
  1. (rail transport, of a locomotive) being hauled as part of a train's consist while not providing any motive power. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: dead in train, dead-in-train
    Sense id: en-dead_in_the_train-en-adj-xU1EJFnt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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