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SIDE END RAMP [1 record]

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Record 1 1992-01-15

English

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

A method of loading highway trailers on flat cars by means of a ramp on one end and bridge plates between cars. Other methods of loading(and unloading) use overhead and side loading devices.

OBS

Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

French

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

Méthode de chargement de semi-remorques sur wagons plats au moyen d'une rampe en bout et de ponts-levis entre les wagons pour constituer un chemin de roulement continu. Les autres méthodes de chargement (et de déchargement) font appel à des ponts roulants et à des portiques (transbordement vertical) ainsi qu'à des gerbeurs latéraux.

OBS

Termes uniformisés par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

Spanish

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