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TRANSFER CABOOSE [2 records]

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Record 1 2017-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Transport Operations
DEF

Caboose used on transfer train, moving cars from one yard to another.

CONT

The difference between switcher caboose and main line caboose is in the construction of the vehicle. It does not have the cupola and the windows are on the side.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Rail Transport Operations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
OBS

fourgon de queue de transfert : D'après «voie de transfert» et «train de transfert» utilisés dans la Convention collective des agents de train (CN).

Spanish

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