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POWER POSITION [2 records]

Record 1 2014-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ethics and Morals

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éthique et Morale

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
CONT

When a train or engine is required to move over a dual control switch under a Stop indication, movement must not be made until after selector lever has been taken out of "power" position and placed in "hand" position.

OBS

power position: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
OBS

La position de manœuvre électrique est l'une des deux positions du levier sélecteur d'un aiguillage à double commande.

OBS

position manœuvre électrique; position moteur : termes uniformisés par CP Rail.

Spanish

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