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Record 1 1980-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
OBS

Signal made by signalman indicating that train or engine may back up. The train answers with an engine whistle signal consisting of three short sounds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
OBS

Signal donné par le préposé aux signaux signifiant que le train ou la locomotive peut reculer. Le train répond par un signal de sifflet de locomotive composé par trois coups de sifflet courts.

Spanish

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