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SPUR TRACK [2 records]

Record 1 2019-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
DEF

A track extending from a regular railroad track and joined to such regular track at only one end.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
DEF

Voie dont une seule extrémité se greffe à une voie principale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vías férreas
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Record 2 2011-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hoisting and Lifting
DEF

A fixed track arranged to interlock with an adjacent crane girder to permit passage of carrier from the spur track to the crane and vice versa.

CONT

Interlock mechanisms for cranes shall be constructed to maintain alignment of the crane girders with spur tracks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levage
DEF

Rail qui permet de faire passer le chariot d'un pont sur un autre pont se trouvant dans le hall adjacent.

CONT

Il est indispensable de prévoir un verrouillage autorisant le passage du chariot seulement lorsque les deux ponts sont bien alignés par rapport aux rails fixes de passage.

Spanish

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