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SWITCH BROOM [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Maintenance
DEF

... broom made of stiff durable fibers ... used to keep snow from accumulating between switch points and stocks rails.

CONT

Never use your hands or feet to remove debris from between switch points. The preferred tool to clean a switch is a switch broom.

OBS

switch broom: designation officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
CONT

Ne nettoyez jamais cette zone avec les mains ou les pieds. Le balai d'aiguillage est l'outil de choix pour nettoyer un aiguillage.

OBS

balai d'aiguillage : désignation uniformisée par CP Rail.

Spanish

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