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Record 1 1992-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Rail Transport Operations
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

Engine hauled in a train without generating any tractive force.

OBS

Do not confuse with "light engine".

OBS

dead engine: Term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Locomotive remorquée dans un train et n'exerçant aucun effort de traction.

OBS

locomotive morte : Terme suggéré pour la prochaine édition du Règlement unifié d'exploitation et de l'indicateur du CP en remplacement de "locomotive non en service" utilisé dans l'édition de 1977.

OBS

locomotive morte, locomotive non en service : Termes uniformisés par CP Rail.

Spanish

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