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FOUL BALLAST [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Railroad Maintenance
OBS

In service, the ability of the ballast to drain rainwater freely is most important. Otherwise it will foul with dirt "pumped" from the sub-grade by its motion under passing trains and lose more and more of its load-spreading capability.

OBS

fouled ballast: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
OBS

Causes du colmatage du ballast : remontée de glaise; mauvais état des dispositifs d'écoulement des eaux (fossés, buses, drains); pistes trop hautes; poussières et matières transportées (wagons non étanches); scories; usure du ballast.

OBS

ballast pollué : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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