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Freight cars

Scope note

Use for various types of railroad cars designed to carry goods, merchandise, and minerals, or cars on freight trains used to carry or house crew members. RRDICT

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212993

Broader Terms used

railroad cars

Equivalent Terms used

freight car

Created

13yrs ago

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