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PIVOTED BOLSTER [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-09-08

English

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

Crosswise, mobile member of frame used in shipping dimensional loads (bolster load). The member gives bearing cars the necessary flexibility and allows free curvature of trucks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Transports ferroviaires spéciaux
DEF

Élément transversal et mobile du châssis utilisé pour le transport exceptionnel (chargement sur plus d'un wagon); cet élément qui donne la souplesse nécessaire aux wagons porteurs assure leur engagement dans les courbes.

Spanish

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