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CONTRACARRIL [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Railroad Safety
OBS

The turnout forms the connection of one track with another and consists of a switch, a frog, two guard rails and the various connecting and operating parts.

OBS

guard rail: term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CPR).

Key term(s)
  • guardrail

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
DEF

Rail servant à empêcher un déraillement au voisinage du cœur de croisement [dans un branchement].

OBS

contre-rail : terme uniformisé par le Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique Limitée (CFCP).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cambiador de vía (Transporte ferroviario)
  • Seguridad (Transporte ferroviario)
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