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LOADING GAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Air Freight
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
CONT

A device, often seen at the exit to a goods yard, which consists of a curved bar which overhangs the track. The height of the bar above the rails represents a portion of the loading-gauge so that loaded wagons may be easily checked to ensure they are within the loading gauge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Fret aérien
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Limite d'encombrement que doit respecter un véhicule ferroviaire. Les principales catégories sont: A, B, B+ et C

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peso y carga (Transporte)
  • Carga aérea
  • Equipo rodante (Ferrocarriles)
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