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pick-up train [3 records]

Record 1 2008-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Transport
DEF

[A train that moves] full or [empty cars] between two yards in the same division or a yard and an interchange in the yard's division.

OBS

pick-up train: term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CPR).

Key term(s)
  • way-freight train

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par rail
OBS

train de ramassage : terme uniformisé par le Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique Limitée (CFCP).

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
OBS

(for track materials).

OBS

Term(s) officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
OBS

(du matériel de voie).

OBS

Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail.

Spanish

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Record 3 1992-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Transport Operations
DEF

A train which stops at all stations on its route.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
DEF

Train qui dessert toutes les gares d'un parcours.

Spanish

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