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FREIGHT WAGON [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-08-15

English

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

A railway car used for goods.

French

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

Véhicule ferroviaire non équipé d'un moteur, destiné au transport de fret.

OBS

On réserve le terme «wagon» («freight car») à tout véhicule transportant des marchandises et celui de «voiture» («passenger car») à tout véhicule transportant des voyageurs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo rodante (Ferrocarriles)
  • Servicio de carga (Transporte ferroviario)
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