handcars

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Scope note
Small, four-wheeled rail vehicles used in conjunction with track inspection and repair to transport workers and equipment; originally open platforms with manually operated propulsion mechanisms, now usually gasoline- or electric-powered.
handcars
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026