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Record 1 1993-10-23

English

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

The distance between the rails of a railroad track. Standard gauge in Canada and the United States is four feet eight and one-half inches. [1.435 meter].

OBS

Adopted by AAR Members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
DEF

Écartement de la voie de 1,435 m [4 pieds 8 pouces 1/2], adopté par un grand nombre de réseaux, dont les membres de l'AAR.

OBS

En français, on utilise également l'expression voie normale pour désigner la voie dont l'écartement est de 1,435 m.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile

Spanish

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