Tank Locomotive
A steam locomotive that carries its own water supply, rather than towing a separate vehicle for the purpose. Usually indicated by a `T' appended to wheel arrangements when describing locomotives (e.g. 0-6-0T)
Tappet ...
Tank Locomotive - Most commonly used for switching rolling-stock, these small steam locomotives carried their own fuel and water, thereby waiving the need for an attached tender.
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Tank Locomotive A steam locomotive where the water tank and coal bunker are built into the locomotive so a tender is not required. Tender A piece of rolling stock permanently coupled to a steam locomotive to carry coal and water.
Tank Locomotive -A locomotive which carries its fuel and water supplies on its own main frames.
Tank - Freight car designed to carry liquids or gases in a tank like container.
Saddle tank: A tank locomotive with the water tank mounted on top of the boiler like a saddle.
Safety Appliance Act (US): A law mandating air brakes, grab bars, and automatic couplers ...
Top view of German tank locomotive. Note the buffers on either end. Europeans and British railroads use them to keep cars from crashing while coupling. We don't use them in North America. Our railroads can couple cars without bashing them.
 See also: Locomotive, Tank, Train, Engine, Track
  
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