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WAGON SYSTEME CHOC CENTRAL [1 record]

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Record 1 1990-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

A box car (see VOCAB 6) whose draft gear and framework are cushioned to absorb sudden shocks, thus preventing damage to lading, especially in the case of newsprint.

OBS

Term standardized by the CGSB.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Wagon couvert (V. VOCAB 6) destiné surtout au transport délicat du papier journal. Le châssis et l'appareil de traction ont un dispositif amortisseur de chocs.

OBS

Le terme "wagon à châssis souple" a été normalisé par l'ONGC.

Spanish

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