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Record 1 2001-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
  • Rail Transport Operations
  • Special Rail Transport
CONT

The most common method of unloading the diminishing number of 40 to 60 tonne boxcars involves a boxcar dumper. Many types of dumpers are available and each operates in a slightly different manner. Usually the car is spotted (placed into position) over the dumper in the trackshed with its outer storm doors open.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minoterie et céréales
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
  • Transports ferroviaires spéciaux
CONT

Le déchargement des wagons couverts de 40 à 60 tonnes, dont l'utilisation est de moins en moins répandue, s'effectue le plus souvent à l'aide d'un basculeur; il existe de nombreux types de basculeur fonctionnant chacun d'une manière un peu différente. Habituellement, le wagon est placé, contre-portes ouvertes, sur le basculeur dans le hangar.

Spanish

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