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Record 1 1991-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
DEF

In a railway bridge, longitudinal timber placed outside of the track rail, to maintain the spacing of ties.

CONT

Ten bridge ties and two tie spacers were burned ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Sur un pont de chemin de fer, pièce de bois sur laquelle sont montées les traverses et qui sert à maintenir ces dernières dans un écartement fixe.

Spanish

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Record 2 1984-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ports

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ports

Spanish

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