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Record 1 2018-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
  • Rail Traffic Control
CONT

Modern signalboxes control all movements on the railroad over a wide area instead of the mile or two dealt with by the older boxes at every station.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
  • Circulation des trains
DEF

Petit bâtiment destiné à abriter les appareils de commande et de contrôle des aiguillages, signaux, etc., d'une gare, bifurcation ou raccordement, ainsi que le personnel chargé de les manœuvrer.

Spanish

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