goods train

noun

, British.

1. freight train.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goods train¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

On I dashed, right in front of the goods train; the yellow light of the engine shone full upon me; death was at hand.

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Before going any further I must explain that I was travelling by goods train.

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At four in the morning he took a goods train down to Dundalk, where he found Mr. Townsend.

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The goods train consisted of twenty-two goods wagons, sixteen of which were empty and six loaded.

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As they crossed the railway-bridge a goods-train ran underneath and puffed smoke into the mare's eyes.

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