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FRONT ROD [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
DEF

A front rod is a rod attached by specially-shaped angles to the point end of the switch to form the means of connecting a lock rod to the switch ...

OBS

This rod is ... designed for strength with swivel connections on either end and its length is easily adjusted to fit any switch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
OBS

Cette tringle est placée en avant de la première tringle d'écartement et sert entre autre à protéger les pointes d'aiguilles.

Spanish

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