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DROP-END GONDOLA CAR [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
DEF

An open top freight car with sides and ends[, the ends having] the form of doors that can be lowered to facilitate loading and unloading, or [to transport] long material.

Key term(s)
  • drop end gondola car

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Wagon découvert muni de parois latérales et de parois de bout[, ces dernières pouvant être abaissées] pour faciliter le chargement et le déchargement du véhicule ou pour permettre le transport d'unités de grande longueur.

Spanish

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