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Record 1 1996-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Traffic Control
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
CONT

The term "trailing switch" is more commonly used than the term "trailing point" in CN.

OBS

See also the plural form "trailing points."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation des trains
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
  • Voies ferrées
OBS

Voir aussi le collectif «aiguillage pris en talon».

Spanish

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