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Record 1 1992-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

A marking on a freight car indicating its extreme width.

OBS

extreme width; EX. W: Terms officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Inscription portée sur un wagon pour indiquer sa largeur hors-tout.

OBS

largeur hors-tout; EX. W : Termes uniformisés par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

Spanish

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