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HAND CAR [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Shunting Operations (Railroads)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- car pusher
1, record 1, English, car%20pusher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- car-pusher 2, record 1, English, car%2Dpusher
correct
- wagon pinch bar 3, record 1, English, wagon%20pinch%20bar
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hand lever having a pivoted fulcrum, used as a pinch bar to move a railroad car by pinching the face of a wheel and causing it to revolve slowly. 2, record 1, English, - car%20pusher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Triage (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pousseur
1, record 1, French, pousseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pousse-wagon 2, record 1, French, pousse%2Dwagon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Levier articulé utilisé pour pousser les wagons. 3, record 1, French, - pousseur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Elevators
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- power operated door 1, record 2, English, power%20operated%20door
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- power-operated door 2, record 2, English, power%2Doperated%20door
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
power operated door.... the door is both opened and closed by power other than by hand, gravity, springs or the movement of the car. 1, record 2, English, - power%20operated%20door
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ascenseurs et monte-charge
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- porte à manœuvre motorisée
1, record 2, French, porte%20%C3%A0%20man%26oelig%3Buvre%20motoris%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Porte [...] dont l'ouverture et la fermeture se font par un dispositif de manœuvre au moteur de porte. 2, record 2, French, - porte%20%C3%A0%20man%26oelig%3Buvre%20motoris%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-08-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- B end
1, record 3, English, B%20end
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- B-end 2, record 3, English, B%2Dend
correct
- B end of car 3, record 3, English, B%20end%20of%20car
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a railway freight car, the end on which the hand brake is located or toward which the brake cylinder piston moves when the brakes are applied. 4, record 3, English, - B%20end
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B end : term officially approved by CP Rail. 5, record 3, English, - B%20end
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bout B
1, record 3, French, bout%20B
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bout B du wagon 2, record 3, French, bout%20B%20du%20wagon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extrémité d'un wagon où se trouve placé le frein à main ou vers laquelle se déplace le piston du cylindre de frein lors d'un freinage. 3, record 3, French, - bout%20B
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bout B : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 4, record 3, French, - bout%20B
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ore Extraction and Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Granby car
1, record 4, English, Granby%20car
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automatically dumped car for hand or power-shovel loading in which a wheel attached to the side of the car body engages an inclined track at the dumping point. 1, record 4, English, - Granby%20car
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Extraction et transport du minerai
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- wagonnet Granby
1, record 4, French, wagonnet%20Granby
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-04-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hand car
1, record 5, English, hand%20car
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- lever car 2, record 5, English, lever%20car
correct, officially approved
- pump car 3, record 5, English, pump%20car
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hand car; lever car : terms officially approved by CP Rail. 4, record 5, English, - hand%20car
Record 5, Key term(s)
- handcar
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- draisine à bras
1, record 5, French, draisine%20%C3%A0%20bras
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- chariot à levier 2, record 5, French, chariot%20%C3%A0%20levier
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
draisine à bras : terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 5, French, - draisine%20%C3%A0%20bras
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chariot à levier : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 5, French, - draisine%20%C3%A0%20bras
Record 5, Key term(s)
- charriot à levier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-04-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hand car 1, record 6, English, hand%20car
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- handcar
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- voiture à bras
1, record 6, French, voiture%20%C3%A0%20bras
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-03-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sticking brake
1, record 7, English, sticking%20brake
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - sticking%20brake
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - sticking%20brake
Record 7, Key term(s)
- sticking brakes
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- blocage de frein
1, record 7, French, blocage%20de%20frein
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- frein bloqué 2, record 7, French, frein%20bloqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- frein qui colle 3, record 7, French, frein%20qui%20colle
masculine noun
- coincement de frein 4, record 7, French, coincement%20de%20frein
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, 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 7, French, - blocage%20de%20frein
Record number: 7, 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 7, French, - blocage%20de%20frein
Record 7, Key term(s)
- blocage de freins
- freins bloqués
- coincement de freins
- frein coincé
- freins coincés
- freins qui collent
- frein collé
- freins collés
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-10-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Industrial Crops
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- brake end
1, record 8, English, brake%20end
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- BE 1, record 8, English, BE
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] end of a rail car where the hand brake wheel and brake release lever [are] located. 1, record 8, English, - brake%20end
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brake end: term used in grading Canadian grains at the Canadian Grain Commission. 2, record 8, English, - brake%20end
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Culture des plantes industrielles
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- extrémité du wagon avec volant de frein
1, record 8, French, extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20du%20wagon%20avec%20volant%20de%20frein
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- BE 1, record 8, French, BE
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, 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 8, French, - extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20du%20wagon%20avec%20volant%20de%20frein
Record number: 8, 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 8, French, - extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20du%20wagon%20avec%20volant%20de%20frein
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-11-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- self-inflating tire
1, record 9, English, self%2Dinflating%20tire
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Run-flat tires use strong sidewall material that supports the car even if there is no air in one or more of the tires.... Self-inflating tires, on the other hand, are designed to constantly maintain tire pressure at the proper level. Self-inflating systems are designed more for slow leaks and for optimizing performance and safety than for keeping a vehicle moving on a tire that will no longer hold air. 1, record 9, English, - self%2Dinflating%20tire
Record 9, Key term(s)
- self inflating tire
- self-inflating tyre
- self inflating tyre
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pneu autogonflant
1, record 9, French, pneu%20autogonflant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- pneu à gonflage automatique 1, record 9, French, pneu%20%C3%A0%20gonflage%20automatique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- pneu auto-gonflant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-06-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Lamps
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- electric hand lantern
1, record 10, English, electric%20hand%20lantern
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- inspector’s lantern 1, record 10, English, inspector%26rsquo%3Bs%20lantern
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lantern hand electric 6 volts with honeycomb lens. End use : for car inspectors. 1, record 10, English, - electric%20hand%20lantern
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Lampes
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- lanterne à main électrique
1, record 10, French, lanterne%20%C3%A0%20main%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lanterne à main électrique : terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 10, French, - lanterne%20%C3%A0%20main%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-12-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Household Articles - Various
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- oven mits
1, record 11, English, oven%20mits
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- oven mitts 1, record 11, English, oven%20mitts
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mitt : a device or cloth or similar material shaped(as for household dusting or car washing) to wear over the hand(dust mitt)(wash mitt)(oven mitt). 2, record 11, English, - oven%20mits
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Articles ménagers divers
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- gants de cuisine
1, record 11, French, gants%20de%20cuisine
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- gants de cuisinier 2, record 11, French, gants%20de%20cuisinier
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- gants isolants 2, record 11, French, gants%20isolants
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moufles matelassées servant à la manipulation des plats chauds. 2, record 11, French, - gants%20de%20cuisine
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot mitaine est impropre en ce sens. 2, record 11, French, - gants%20de%20cuisine
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes entérinés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 3, record 11, French, - gants%20de%20cuisine
Record 11, Key term(s)
- moufles de cuisinier
- moufles isolantes
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-09-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hand brake rod guide
1, record 12, English, hand%20brake%20rod%20guide
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- hand brake rod carrier 1, record 12, English, hand%20brake%20rod%20carrier
correct
- rod guide 2, record 12, English, rod%20guide
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hand brake rod guide; hand brake rod carrier : parts of the box car, of the all-purpose flat car and of the tank car(see illustrations in CPAC-3). 3, record 12, English, - hand%20brake%20rod%20guide
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rod guide (hand brake) 4, record 12, English, - hand%20brake%20rod%20guide
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- support de bielle de tirage de frein à main
1, record 12, French, support%20de%20bielle%20de%20tirage%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- guide de tige 2, record 12, French, guide%20de%20tige
masculine noun
- guide de tige de frein à main 3, record 12, French, guide%20de%20tige%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20main
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Support de bielle de tirage de frein à main : pièce du wagon couvert, du wagon plat polyvalent et du wagon-citerne (voir illustrations dans CPAC-3). 3, record 12, French, - support%20de%20bielle%20de%20tirage%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20main
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
guide de tige (frein à main) 2, record 12, French, - support%20de%20bielle%20de%20tirage%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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