(rail, UK) A railway vehicle which provided extra braking on freight trains with unfitted wagons (without automatic brakes) hauled by diesel locomotives, which being generally lighter than steam locomotives had less braking power.
(rail, UK) A railway vehicle which provided extra braking on freight trains with unfitted wagons (without automatic brakes) hauled by diesel locomotives, which being generally lighter than steam locomotives had less braking power. With the phasing out of unfitted wagons the brake tenders became redundant.
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(British, rail, dated) A railway vehicle used to brake a (goods) train, usually placed at the end of the train. These were essential before continuous train braking became universal.
(US, rail) A railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes, couplings etc.
(historical, British, automotive, ) A vehicle used to carry shooting parties.
(UK) A railway wagon for carrying freight.
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American railroad slang for a brakeman — the crew member responsible for operating the train's braking systems, coupling and uncoupling cars, and general track-side duties. Brakies were essential to pre-modern rail operations and occupied a storied place in working-class railroad culture. The term is beloved by rail enthusiasts, historians, and anyone fascinated by the golden age of American freight railways.