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WHEEL RAIL [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pocket wagon
1, record 1, English, pocket%20wagon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- recess wagon 2, record 1, English, recess%20wagon
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rail wagon with a recessed pocket to accept the axle/wheel assembly of a semi-trailer. 3, record 1, English, - pocket%20wagon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- wagon poche
1, record 1, French, wagon%20poche
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- wagon à poche 1, record 1, French, wagon%20%C3%A0%20poche
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon de chemin de fer ayant une poche pour loger les roues de semi-remorques de façon à conserver le profil étalon de chargement [...] 1, record 1, French, - wagon%20poche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Railroad Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hot wheel detector
1, record 2, English, hot%20wheel%20detector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HWD 2, record 2, English, HWD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where hot wheel detectors are installed, the HWD scanners will be scanning trains for excessive heat caused mainly by sticking brakes. The HBD [hot box detector] computer will provide audible and visual indications of hot wheel alarm conditions.... Hot wheel detectors do not scan the bearing like the hot box detectors. The hot wheel detectors are aligned so that the scanning path is directly on the wheel about 6 inches above the rail. 2, record 2, English, - hot%20wheel%20detector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de roues chaudes
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20roues%20chaudes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DRC 2, record 2, French, DRC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce détecteur surveille les échauffements anormaux de roues résultant principalement d'un mauvais desserrage des freins. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20roues%20chaudes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-01-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Transformation of Momentum (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ratchet wheel
1, record 3, English, ratchet%20wheel
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wheel, with teeth on the edge, into which a pawl drops or catches, as to prevent reversal of motion or convert reciprocating motion into rotatory motion. 2, record 3, English, - ratchet%20wheel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ratchet wheel : designation officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 3, English, - ratchet%20wheel
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transformations de mouvements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- roue à rochet
1, record 3, French, roue%20%C3%A0%20rochet
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roue portant à sa périphérie des dents servant à transformer le mouvement alternatif d'un organe moteur en une rotation intermittente de sens constant. 2, record 3, French, - roue%20%C3%A0%20rochet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roue à rochet : désignation uniformisée par CP Rail. 3, record 3, French, - roue%20%C3%A0%20rochet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transformación de la cantidad de movimiento (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- rueda de trinquete
1, record 3, Spanish, rueda%20de%20trinquete
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-02-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Railroad Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wheel lift
1, record 4, English, wheel%20lift
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It was determined that a combination of the centrifugal force and the dynamic forces generated by the track geometry conditions at a speed of 65 mph was sufficient to cause the derailment. With extremely high lateral forces on the high rail, gauge widening could occur. Furthermore, with complete unloading on the low rail, wheel lift could occur. Either of these conditions or a combination could cause track damage and a derailment. 2, record 4, English, - wheel%20lift
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- soulèvement des roues
1, record 4, French, soul%C3%A8vement%20des%20roues
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'analyse a permis de déterminer que la force centrifuge jumelée aux forces dynamiques générées par la géométrie de la voie à une vitesse de 65 mi/h était suffisante pour causer le déraillement. Les forces latérales extrêmement élevées qui s'exerçaient sur le rail haut pouvaient entraîner un surécartement de la voie. En outre, l'absence totale d’une force exercée sur le rail bas pouvait causer le soulèvement des roues. L'une ou l'autre de ces conditions, ou une combinaison des deux, pouvait endommager la voie et causer un déraillement. 2, record 4, French, - soul%C3%A8vement%20des%20roues
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Railroad Safety
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- truck hunting
1, record 5, English, truck%20hunting
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wheel set hunting 2, record 5, English, wheel%20set%20hunting
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Truck hunting is wheel set oscillation caused by the dynamic response of a railway car truck when operating above certain speeds. The truck oscillates between the rails with hard flange contact occurring at regular intervals of 30 to 50 feet. Truck hunting occurs on tangent track and is more severe where the track is stiff and where CWR [continuous welded rail] is laid. It normally does not begin until around 45 to 50 mph in the case of cars with worn wheels, and 55 to 60 mph for cars with new wheels. 3, record 5, English, - truck%20hunting
Record 5, Key term(s)
- wheelset hunting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de lacet de bogie
1, record 5, French, mouvement%20de%20lacet%20de%20bogie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- mouvement de lacet de boggie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2019-02-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wide gauge
1, record 6, English, wide%20gauge
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- gauge widening 2, record 6, English, gauge%20widening
correct
- wide gage 3, record 6, English, wide%20gage
correct, United States
- gage widening 3, record 6, English, gage%20widening
correct, United States
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With extremely high lateral forces on the high rail, gauge widening could occur. Furthermore, with complete unloading on the low rail, wheel lift could occur. Either of these conditions or a combination could cause track damage and a derailment. 4, record 6, English, - wide%20gauge
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A track defect which develops over a period of time. 5, record 6, English, - wide%20gauge
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wide gauge: term officially approved by CP Rail. 6, record 6, English, - wide%20gauge
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Voies ferrées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- surécartement
1, record 6, French, sur%C3%A9cartement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les forces latérales extrêmement élevées qui s'exerçaient sur le rail haut pouvaient entraîner un surécartement de la voie. En outre, l'absence totale d’une force exercée sur le rail bas pouvait causer le soulèvement des roues. L'une ou l'autre de ces conditions, ou une combinaison des deux, pouvait endommager la voie et causer un déraillement. 2, record 6, French, - sur%C3%A9cartement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Défaut de la voie qui se développe sous l'effet d'efforts répétés. 3, record 6, French, - sur%C3%A9cartement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
surécartement : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 4, record 6, French, - sur%C3%A9cartement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-03-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- switch blade
1, record 7, English, switch%20blade
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- switch tongue 2, record 7, English, switch%20tongue
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sharp section at the point of a switch point rail that guides wheel flanges in a railroad switch. 3, record 7, English, - switch%20blade
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "switch blade" may be a quarter or one-fifth of the total length of the switch point rail. 3, record 7, English, - switch%20blade
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
switch blade: term officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee. 3, record 7, English, - switch%20blade
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- lame d'aiguille
1, record 7, French, lame%20d%27aiguille
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie terminale effilée de l'aiguille, qui guide le boudin de roue dans un aiguillage. 2, record 7, French, - lame%20d%27aiguille
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La «lame d'aiguille» fait habituellement le quart ou le cinquième de la longueur de l'aiguille. 3, record 7, French, - lame%20d%27aiguille
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lame d'aiguille : Ce terme est aussi employé pour désigner un rail mobile d'aiguillage (une «aiguille») par les organisations ou auteurs qui emploient le terme «aiguille» au sens «d'aiguillage» («switch» en anglais). 3, record 7, French, - lame%20d%27aiguille
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
lame d'aiguille : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire. 3, record 7, French, - lame%20d%27aiguille
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-07-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wheel flange
1, record 8, English, wheel%20flange
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- flange 2, record 8, English, flange
correct, noun
- flange of wheel 3, record 8, English, flange%20of%20wheel
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The projection edge or rim on the circumference of a car wheel for keeping it on the rail. 4, record 8, English, - wheel%20flange
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- boudin de roue
1, record 8, French, boudin%20de%20roue
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- boudin 2, record 8, French, boudin
correct, masculine noun
- mentonnet 3, record 8, French, mentonnet
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saillie interne de la jante d'une roue qui en assume le maintien sur un rail. 4, record 8, French, - boudin%20de%20roue
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-06-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Shunting Operations (Railroads)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rail skid
1, record 9, English, rail%20skid
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- rail skate 1, record 9, English, rail%20skate
correct
- skid 1, record 9, English, skid
correct, noun
- skate 2, record 9, English, skate
correct, noun
- track skate 3, record 9, English, track%20skate
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cast-steel rail skids(or "skates") can be used as wheel chocks or as car-stopping devices for slowly moving freight cars. 1, record 9, English, - rail%20skid
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Triage (Chemins de fer)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sabot d'enrayage
1, record 9, French, sabot%20d%27enrayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- enrayoir 2, record 9, French, enrayoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2014-04-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- change of gauge
1, record 10, English, change%20of%20gauge
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The operation of an air service by a designated airline in such a way that one section of the route is flown by aircraft different in capacity from those used on another section. 1, record 10, English, - change%20of%20gauge
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Historically, the term "change of gauge" derives from the railroad term for the changing, at an en-route point on a rail route, from operations over tracks... to operations over tracks with a different gauge, usually undertaken by replacing the wheel units(bogies or trucks) with those of appropriate gauge for the onward movement of the train. 1, record 10, English, - change%20of%20gauge
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... a change of aircraft, at an en-route point on an international flight outside the home territory of the carrier, to ... or from ... another aircraft having a smaller capacity. 1, record 10, English, - change%20of%20gauge
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
change of gauge: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 10, English, - change%20of%20gauge
Record 10, Key term(s)
- change of gage
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- changement de gabarit
1, record 10, French, changement%20de%20gabarit
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- rupture de charge 1, record 10, French, rupture%20de%20charge
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'origine, le terme «changement de gabarit» est un terme ferroviaire qui décrit un changement, en un point quelconque d'un trajet, dans l'écartement (ou gabarit) des rails, ce pour quoi on remplace habituellement les bogies ou chariots des wagons afin de permettre au convoi de poursuivre sa route. 1, record 10, French, - changement%20de%20gabarit
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] changement d'aéronef, effectué lors d'une escale et pendant un vol international, en dehors du territoire national du transporteur, le nouvel aéronef ayant une capacité inférieure (à l'aller) ou supérieure (au retour). 1, record 10, French, - changement%20de%20gabarit
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
changement de gabarit; rupture de charge : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 10, French, - changement%20de%20gabarit
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- cambio de capacidad operacional
1, record 10, Spanish, cambio%20de%20capacidad%20operacional
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La expresión "cambio de capacidad operacional" viene de la que se usa en los ferrocarriles para describir el paso desde rieles de determinada entrevía a otros con entrevía diferente, en un punto en ruta de las operaciones, lo que suele llevarse a cabo remplazando los carretones (bogies) por otros con entrevía apropiada para poder continuar el viaje del tren. 1, record 10, Spanish, - cambio%20de%20capacidad%20operacional
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] cambio de una aeronave a otra con menor capacidad (en el caso de los vuelos hacia el exterior) o a partir de otra con menor capacidad (en el caso de los vuelos de llegada), que tiene lugar en un punto en ruta en un vuelo internacional fuera del territorio nacional del transportista. 1, record 10, Spanish, - cambio%20de%20capacidad%20operacional
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cambio de capacidad operacional: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 10, Spanish, - cambio%20de%20capacidad%20operacional
Record 11 - internal organization data 2013-08-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- flangeway
1, record 11, English, flangeway
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A space or groove next to a rail to allow passage for wheel flanges. 2, record 11, English, - flangeway
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flangeway: term officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 11, English, - flangeway
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
- Voies ferrées
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ornière
1, record 11, French, orni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace réservé pour le passage des boudins de roues. 2, record 11, French, - orni%C3%A8re
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ornière : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 11, French, - orni%C3%A8re
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-05-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- rail lubricator
1, record 12, English, rail%20lubricator
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rail lubricators are used to reduce rail wear from contact forces between the rail gauge face and wheel flanges of travelling vehicles. They deliver a metered quantity of lubricant from a reservoir to a location on the gauge face of the rail head where it is picked up by wheel flanges of passing vehicles. 2, record 12, English, - rail%20lubricator
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rail lubricator: term officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 12, English, - rail%20lubricator
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Voies ferrées
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- graisseur de rail
1, record 12, French, graisseur%20de%20rail
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- lubrificateur 2, record 12, French, lubrificateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant, par l'application de graisse, de diminuer les efforts de frottement, qui s'amplifient dans une courbe du fait que les roues intérieures du train parcourent une distance plus courte que les roues extérieures. 2, record 12, French, - graisseur%20de%20rail
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
graisseur de rail : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 12, French, - graisseur%20de%20rail
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-05-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
- Strength of Materials
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- rolling contact fatigue
1, record 13, English, rolling%20contact%20fatigue
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- RCF 2, record 13, English, RCF
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rolling contact fatigue(RCF) of railway wheels is caused by repeated contact stress between the wheel and the rail during rolling motion. 3, record 13, English, - rolling%20contact%20fatigue
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
- Résistance des matériaux
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- fatigue de contact de roulement
1, record 13, French, fatigue%20de%20contact%20de%20roulement
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- FCR 2, record 13, French, FCR
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2012-03-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- running surface
1, record 14, English, running%20surface
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- rail surface 2, record 14, English, rail%20surface
correct
- running surface of a rail 3, record 14, English, running%20surface%20of%20a%20rail
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The surface of the rail on which runs the wheel. 4, record 14, English, - running%20surface
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
running surface: term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 5, record 14, English, - running%20surface
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- table de roulement du rail
1, record 14, French, table%20de%20roulement%20du%20rail
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- table de roulement 2, record 14, French, table%20de%20roulement
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
- surface de roulement 3, record 14, French, surface%20de%20roulement
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface du champignon du rail où roule la roue. 4, record 14, French, - table%20de%20roulement%20du%20rail
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
table de roulement : [Ce terme] désigne également la partie de la roue qui entre en contact avec le dessus du rail. 1, record 14, French, - table%20de%20roulement%20du%20rail
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
table de roulement : terme uniformisé par CP Ltée et CN. 5, record 14, French, - table%20de%20roulement%20du%20rail
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
surface de roulement : terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 5, record 14, French, - table%20de%20roulement%20du%20rail
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2011-03-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- sticking brake
1, record 15, English, sticking%20brake
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sticking brakes occur when brakes on a car(s) remain applied after a train brake release. When sticking brakes occur: a) Stop the train as soon as possible. b) Determine why the brakes are sticking. Possible causes for sticking brakes include: Overcharged air brake system. Hand brakes applied. Retaining valve not in EXHAUST position. Leak in the air brake system. Placing the automatic brake handle in the release position while the brake pipe reduction is still exhausting. An insufficient brake pipe reduction to ensure proper release. 2, record 15, English, - sticking%20brake
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The RTC Mech [Rail Traffic Control Mechanical Service Representatives] positions were established in response to a study group which examined “Why Wheels Fail. ” As part of this study, it was determined that proactive monitoring and action might prevent wheel failures associated with sticking brakes. 3, record 15, English, - sticking%20brake
Record 15, Key term(s)
- sticking brakes
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- blocage de frein
1, record 15, French, blocage%20de%20frein
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- frein bloqué 2, record 15, French, frein%20bloqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- frein qui colle 3, record 15, French, frein%20qui%20colle
masculine noun
- coincement de frein 4, record 15, French, coincement%20de%20frein
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les étincelles provoquées par un train aux freins bloqués ont allumé plusieurs feux à Hauterive (NE). […] Le feu s'est déclaré en plusieurs endroits [...] après le passage d'un train marchandises [...]. À cause d'un frein bloqué, le convoi a provoqué des étincelles qui ont bouté le feu à une haie de thuyas et à des branches. 2, record 15, French, - blocage%20de%20frein
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L’établissement des postes de CCFM [Contrôleurs de la circulation ferroviaire – Mécanique] a fait suite aux travaux d’un groupe d’étude qui a examiné les raisons de la rupture des roues. Dans le cadre de cette étude, on a déterminé qu’une surveillance et des mesures proactives pourraient prévenir les ruptures de roues associées au blocage des freins. 5, record 15, French, - blocage%20de%20frein
Record 15, Key term(s)
- blocage de freins
- freins bloqués
- coincement de freins
- frein coincé
- freins coincés
- freins qui collent
- frein collé
- freins collés
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2008-10-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Industrial Crops
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- brake end
1, record 16, English, brake%20end
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- BE 1, record 16, English, BE
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] end of a rail car where the hand brake wheel and brake release lever [are] located. 1, record 16, English, - brake%20end
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brake end: term used in grading Canadian grains at the Canadian Grain Commission. 2, record 16, English, - brake%20end
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Culture des plantes industrielles
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- extrémité du wagon avec volant de frein
1, record 16, French, extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20du%20wagon%20avec%20volant%20de%20frein
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- BE 1, record 16, French, BE
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extrémité d'un wagon ferroviaire où se situent le volant du frein à main et le levier de desserrage des freins. 1, record 16, French, - extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20du%20wagon%20avec%20volant%20de%20frein
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extrémité du wagon avec volant de frein : terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans l'agréage du grain. 2, record 16, French, - extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20du%20wagon%20avec%20volant%20de%20frein
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2002-11-22
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- trailable points
1, record 17, English, trailable%20points
correct, plural
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- trailable switch 2, record 17, English, trailable%20switch
correct, officially approved
- wheel flange operated switch 3, record 17, English, wheel%20flange%20operated%20switch
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trailing points which when set for one route may be run through in the trailing direction from the other route without damage. They may be fitted with a spring or counterweight to restore them to the original position. 1, record 17, English, - trailable%20points
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also the singular form "trailable point." 4, record 17, English, - trailable%20points
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trailable switch; wheel flange operated switch : Terms officially approved by CP Rail. 5, record 17, English, - trailable%20points
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- aiguillage talonnable
1, record 17, French, aiguillage%20talonnable
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
« Talonnable » signifie que l'aiguillage peut être abordé par le talon même s'il ne donne pas cette direction à un train qui se présenterait par la pointe. Aiguillage à ressort : il revient à sa position initiale. Aiguillage automatique : il reste dans la position imposée par le talonnage. 2, record 17, French, - aiguillage%20talonnable
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aiguillage talonnable : Terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 17, French, - aiguillage%20talonnable
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir aussi « aiguille talonnable ». 4, record 17, French, - aiguillage%20talonnable
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1999-10-06
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Monorail Systems (Continuous Handling)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- guide wheel
1, record 18, English, guide%20wheel
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- aligning wheel 2, record 18, English, aligning%20wheel
- inflated guiding tire 3, record 18, English, inflated%20guiding%20tire
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wheel separate from the main bearing wheels of a vehicle, running against [a] vertical rail or beam and providing guidance to the vehicle. 1, record 18, English, - guide%20wheel
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Monorails (Manutention continue)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- roue de guidage
1, record 18, French, roue%20de%20guidage
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- pneumatique de guidage 2, record 18, French, pneumatique%20de%20guidage
correct, masculine noun
- roue directrice 3, record 18, French, roue%20directrice
feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roue latérale de faible diamètre, à axe vertical, équipée d'un pneumatique et disposée à l'angle d'un bogie de matériel sur pneumatiques, qui permet d'assurer le guidage de celui-ci en prenant appui sur une barre latérale dite de guidage. 1, record 18, French, - roue%20de%20guidage
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Construction
- Structural Framework
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- elastically supported beam
1, record 19, English, elastically%20supported%20beam
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contact forces between wheels and railway track are calculated using a model in which two masses as wheels in a truck move on a elastically supported beam as rail and Hertz's contact elasticity between wheels and railway track is taken into account. The relative contact position index is proposed and it determines uniquely the ratio of the contact force of the trailing wheel to that of the leading wheel, which can be smaller or larger than unity. The mechanism of the work of the proposed index is discussed using the concept of dynamic absorber. 1, record 19, English, - elastically%20supported%20beam
Record 19, Key term(s)
- elastically supported girder
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Construction mécanique
- Charpentes
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- poutre sur appuis élastiques
1, record 19, French, poutre%20sur%20appuis%20%C3%A9lastiques
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1996-10-18
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- camel hump
1, record 20, English, camel%20hump
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Upwardly arched section of a side rail, situated at the rear axle, which allows greater vertical wheel travel for a vehicle with a dropped chassis frame. 1, record 20, English, - camel%20hump
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- voûte de longeron
1, record 20, French, vo%C3%BBte%20de%20longeron
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie cintrée d'un longeron incurvé vers le haut, située à l'emplacement de l'essieu arrière, et permettant un large débattement des roues sur un véhicule à cadre de châssis surbaissé. 1, record 20, French, - vo%C3%BBte%20de%20longeron
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- arco del larguero
1, record 20, Spanish, arco%20del%20larguero
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte curvada hacia arriba de un larguero, a la altura del eje trasero, que deja amplio espacio para las ruedas en un vehículo con bastidor rebajado. 1, record 20, Spanish, - arco%20del%20larguero
Record 21 - internal organization data 1987-02-02
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Rail Networks
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- wheel shop
1, record 21, English, wheel%20shop
officially approved
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wheel shop : term officially approved by CP Rail. 2, record 21, English, - wheel%20shop
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux ferroviaires
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- atelier des roues
1, record 21, French, atelier%20des%20roues
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction CN, atelier distinct relevant administrativement de l'atelier Traction à pointe Saint-Charles. 2, record 21, French, - atelier%20des%20roues
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
atelier des roues : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 21, French, - atelier%20des%20roues
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- gauge side 1, record 22, English, gauge%20side
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- gage side 1, record 22, English, gage%20side
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
side of rail head closest to wheel flange(RDMA 64, p. 31) 1, record 22, English, - gauge%20side
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- joue intérieure
1, record 22, French, joue%20int%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- joue de roulement 1, record 22, French, joue%20de%20roulement
feminine noun
- face intérieure du champignon 1, record 22, French, face%20int%C3%A9rieure%20du%20champignon
feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
côté du champignon se trouvant à l'intérieur de la voie c.-à-d. du côté de l'écartement (ALVO 67, p. 5) 1, record 22, French, - joue%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 22, French, - joue%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- field side 1, record 23, English, field%20side
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
side of rail head away from wheel flange.(RDMA, 64, p. 31). 1, record 23, English, - field%20side
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- joue extérieure
1, record 23, French, joue%20ext%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- face extérieure du champignon 1, record 23, French, face%20ext%C3%A9rieure%20du%20champignon
feminine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Côté du champignon de rail se trouvant à l'extérieur de la voie c.-à-d. du côté opposé à celui de l'écartement (ARDR, 67, no 212). 1, record 23, French, - joue%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
face extérieure du champignon, ALVO 77, 130. 1, record 23, French, - joue%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 23, French, - joue%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1982-01-08
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- easer rail 1, record 24, English, easer%20rail
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FIST A rail designed to prevent a worn wheel tread from striking the head of a running rail of a frog or crossing. The easer rail is so machined that its head, fits against the outside of the head of the running rail and is so bent as to gradually lift a worn wheel thread to the elevation of the top of the running rail so that it may pass over this rail.(MOWA 21, 129). 1, record 24, English, - easer%20rail
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- rail de soutien 1, record 24, French, rail%20de%20soutien
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VOC. Champagne p. 20. 1, record 24, French, - rail%20de%20soutien
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1981-05-22
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Tests and Simulations (Transportation)
- Rail Transport
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- rail track simulator 1, record 25, English, rail%20track%20simulator
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For experimental investigation and the possibility of improving conventional wheel/rail systems Krauss-Maffei has developed a rail track simulator for the Federal German Railways. 1, record 25, English, - rail%20track%20simulator
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Simulations et essais (Transports)
- Transport par rail
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- simulateur de voie 1, record 25, French, simulateur%20de%20voie
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour étudier les possibilités d'amélioration des systèmes traditionnels (roue/rail) de transport par voie ferrée, la société Krauss-Maffei a mis au point un simulateur de voie destiné aux chemins de fer fédéraux allemands. 1, record 25, French, - simulateur%20de%20voie
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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