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Record 1 2019-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
CONT

[Derails] are usually placed on secondary tracks, and in some cases in sidings, and set in the derailing position to protect the main track from cars that may be rolling uncontrolled.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
CONT

Les dérailleurs […] sont généralement installés sur les voies secondaires, et, dans certains cas, sur les voies d'évitement, et placés en position de déraillement pour protéger la voie principale de wagons qui pourraient être partis à la dérive.

Spanish

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