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PASSING CONTACT [1 record]

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Record 1 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
  • Railroad Safety
DEF

Contact which closes or opens for a short period only and usually when the controller is operated in a certain direction only, e.g. normal to reverse.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
DEF

Contact établi ou coupé pendant un court instant seulement, quand le commutateur est actionné dans une direction bien déterminée par exemple, de normal à renversé.

Spanish

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