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Record 1 2012-03-16

English

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

A freight car having the floor laid over sills, and without any sides or body above.

OBS

Designated by code letter "F" for data input or field reporting.

OBS

Used extensively for moving pipe, logs, lumber and steel plates as well as many kinds of industrial machinery, heavy vehicles, etc.

OBS

flat car: term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CPR).

French

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

Wagon dont le plancher repose directement sur les longerons et ne comprenant ni caisse ni parois latérales.

OBS

Désigné par la lettre «F» aux fins de la saisie des données ou de l'établissement des rapports du terrain.

OBS

Utilisé couramment pour le transport de canalisations, de grumes, de bois d'œuvre, de tôles d'acier ainsi que de nombreux types de machines industrielles et de véhicules lourds.

OBS

wagon plat : terme uniformisé par le Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique Limitée (CFCP).

Spanish

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