pilot engine

ˈpaɪlət ˈɛnʤɪn
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Translation of pilot engine from English into German

Noun

1.

train leading

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locomotive leading others at the train's front
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Vorspannlokomotive fPilotlokomotive f
  • A pilot engine led the convoy of freight trains.Eine Vorspannlokomotive führte den Konvoi von Güterzügen an.
2.

railway safety

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locomotive going ahead to ensure track is clear
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Vorspannlokomotive fVorspannlok f
  • The pilot engine checked the track before the main train.Die Vorspannlokomotive überprüfte die Strecke vor dem Hauptzug.
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  • pilot engine: locomotive leading others at the train's front
    (train leading) Vorspannlokomotive

Examples of pilot engine in a sentence

  • Rail enthusiasts admired the historic pilot engine.
  • A pilot engine led the way to ensure safety.
  • They dispatched a pilot engine to clear the path.

Translations of "pilot engine" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Vorlok

After the storm, a pilot engine was deployed to inspect the railway system.

Nach dem Sturm wurde eine Vorlok eingesetzt, um das Streckennetz zu inspizieren.

Before the main locomotive arrived, a pilot engine surveyed the route for obstacles.

Bevor die Hauptlokomotive eintraf, überprüfte eine Vorlok die Strecke auf Hindernisse.

A malfunction in the pilot engine could delay the entire train schedule.

Ein Defekt an der Vorlok könnte den gesamten Fahrplan verzögern.

The pilot engine prepared the track for the heavy freight train behind it.

Die Vorlok bereitete das Gleis für den schweren Güterzug hinter ihr vor.

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pilot engine: Examples and translations in context

A pilot engine was essential to navigate through the snow-covered railway.

Eine Vorlok war unerlässlich, um durch die schneebedeckte Strecke zu navigieren.

Passengers often don't realize how important the pilot engine is to the journey.

Passagiere merken oft nicht, wie wichtig die Vorlok für die Reise ist.

The pilot engine worked diligently to clear debris from the tracks ahead.

Die Vorlok arbeitete fleißig daran, die Gleise vor ihr von Trümmern zu befreien.

Amidst the confusion, the pilot engine provided guidance for the incoming train.

Inmitten des Durcheinanders gab die Vorlok dem ankommenden Zug Orientierung.

During the storm, the pilot engine ensured safe passage for passenger cars.

Während des Sturms gewährleistete die Vorlok die sichere Durchfahrt der Personenwagen.

Railway officials dispatched a pilot engine to check for any damages on the line.

Die Bahnbeamten entsandten eine Vorlok, um die Strecke auf Schäden zu prüfen.

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