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LOAD LIMIT [3 records]

Record 1 2007-01-11

English

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

The maximum permissible weight of lading that can be loaded in a railway car and calculated by deducting the stencilled light weight of car from the total allowable gross weight on rails.

DEF

A marking on a freight car indicating its load limit.

DEF

The amount of goods that can be loaded either because of the structural capabilities or because of highway or railway weight limitations.

OBS

load limit; LD LMT: term and abbreviation officialized by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

French

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

Poids maximal admissible que peut avoir le chargement d'un wagon et que l'on calcule en déduisant la tare inscrite au pochoir du poids brut maximal sur rails.

DEF

Inscription portée sur un wagon pour indiquer sa limite de charge.

DEF

Quantité maximum de marchandise qui puisse être chargée, compte tenu de la capacité de l'équipement ou des installations, ou des restrictions quant au poids visant le transport routier ou ferroviaire.

OBS

limite de charge; LD LMT : terme et abréviation uniformisés par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo rodante (Ferrocarriles)
  • Servicio de carga (Transporte ferroviario)
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Record 2 1993-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statutes and Regulations (Rail Transport)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

The maximum load in pounds which the car is designed to carry. This figure is stenciled on sides of car.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Législation et réglementation (Transport par rail)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Limite de la charge (en livres) que le wagon peut transporter. Celle-ci est indiquée au pochoir, de chaque côté du véhicule.

Spanish

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Record 3 1980-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pricing (Rail Transport)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tarification (Transport par rail)

Spanish

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