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CIRCUS LOADING [1 record]

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Record 1 1992-01-15

English

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

A method of loading highway trailers on flat cars by means of a ramp on one end and bridge plates between cars. Other methods of loading (and unloading) use overhead and side loading devices.

OBS

Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Méthode de chargement de semi-remorques sur wagons plats au moyen d'une rampe en bout et de ponts-levis entre les wagons pour constituer un chemin de roulement continu. Les autres méthodes de chargement (et de déchargement) font appel à des ponts roulants et à des portiques (transbordement vertical) ainsi qu'à des gerbeurs latéraux.

OBS

Termes uniformisés par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

Spanish

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