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Record 1 1999-11-26

English

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

A branch of a forest railroad or a log tramway that rejoins the line from which it diverged.

OBS

loop-line: term used in the Commonwealth.

Key term(s)
  • loop line
  • run around

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport du bois
  • Voies ferrées
DEF

À l'extrémité d'un chemin de fer forestier, le circuit qui permet à un train de revenir en sens contraire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte de la madera
  • Vías férreas
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