Dragbox

A dragbox (also drag-box or drag box) is a substantial, often cast metal, part of a locomotive to which the coupling mechanism is attached to allow the locomotive to pull a train.[1]

Reference

  1. ↑ Ransome-Wallis, Patrick (1959)The Concise Encyclopedia of World Railway Locomotives, Hawthorn Books
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