dragbox

English

Etymology

From drag +‎ box.

Noun

dragbox (plural dragboxes)

1. (rail transport) A substantial, often cast metal, part of a locomotive to which the coupling mechanism is attached to allow the locomotive to pull a train.
   • 1961 March, C. P. Boocock, “The organisation of Eastleigh Locomotive Works”, in Trains Illustrated, page 163:

     Under British Railways management, a large number of fabricated dragboxes for Class 9 2-10-0s were made at Eastleigh, for use in other Regions' works.

Alternative forms

• drag box