Train (disambiguation)

The word train from the Latin traho ("to draw or pull") means "that which is drawn along". (Wiktionary entry (http://wiktionary.org/wiki/Train)). Generally trains are a series of connected animals and/or vehicles that move together, usually along a planned route, which may or may not be constrained by a guideway.

These include:

Most commonly it refers to a train on a rail transport system.
In animal-powered transport, a caravan may be referred to as a camel train (Australia and Middle East), or a mule-powered wagon train (USA)
A road train is a similar modern development that utilises road vehicles to carry freight most commonly found in Australia.
Also running on roads, a trackless train which looks like a train is often used for amusement.
In clothing a train refers to the part of a some gowns that trail behind the wearer, for example a bridal train on a wedding dress
A sperm train is a (slightly controversial) theory that sperm move together.
Train (Band) is an American pop music group
TRAIN is an acronym for the Tourist Railway Association, Inc..
See also: training, in which students are drawn along by teachers

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