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HEAD BLOCK MILE [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Traffic Control
CONT

The Liton Subdivision... commenced at Linton, Quebec and terminated at La Tuque at what is now known as Head Block Mile 121. 04 La Tuque Subdivision.

OBS

The meaning of "head-block" is somewhat obscure and possibly was a term used to describe a stop-block in rail switches (CNIG 77, H-1, see head-block ties).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation des trains
OBS

Par head block mile, on désigne spécifiquement un point milliaire coïncidant avec un aiguillage de jonction, dans une subdivision donnée.

OBS

jonction au point milliaire : terme uniformisé par le CN.

Spanish

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