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BALLAST CAR [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-10-31

English

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

A railway work service car used to carry ballast for repair and construction work.

OBS

ballast car: term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

French

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

Véhicule de service servant au transport de ballast pour les travaux de construction, d'entretien et de réparation de la voie.

OBS

wagon à ballast : terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

Spanish

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