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TURN-OUT SLEEPER [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Products
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
DEF

A crosstie of greater than standard dimensions, particularly length, used under a rail switch ... rail(way) points.

OBS

switch tie: term officially approved by CP Rail.

OBS

crossing sleeper: term used in the Commonwealth; crossing timber: term used in the United Kingdom.

Key term(s)
  • turn out sleeper

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits du bois
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
OBS

traverse d'aiguillage : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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