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Record 1 2017-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
DEF

An automatic switch stand is a stand in which the points are held in position by a heavy spring, acting on the connecting rod through a crank.

French

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

Appareil de manœuvre talonnable assurant le renversement de l'aiguillage au talonnage du 1er essieu de la circulation et son maintien dans cette position.

OBS

appareil de manœuvre talonnable; appareil de manœuvre talonnable renversable : termes uniformisés par CN-Air Canada.

Spanish

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