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BOOSTER UNIT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- booster unit 1, record 1, English, booster%20unit
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- locomotive booster 1, record 1, English, locomotive%20booster
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An auxiliary engine geared to a trailer or tender axle to increase the driving effort at starting and low speeds. 1, record 1, English, - booster%20unit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- auxiliaire de traction
1, record 1, French, auxiliaire%20de%20traction
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Il s'agit d'un engin équipé de moteurs de traction seulement et dont le courant électrique est fourni par la locomotive. Accouplé à une locomotive, les 2 forment une «unité» qui possède plus de puissance de traction pour les manœuvres dans les triages. Cet engin ne peut fonctionner seul; il doit absolument être accouplé à une locomotive. 1, record 1, French, - auxiliaire%20de%20traction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
auxiliaire : DF (personnes, choses). Qui agit, est utilisé en second lieu, à titre de secours. Cette expression a été adoptée par le demandeur, contremaître de l'atelier électrique du triage Taschereau (6097) ainsi que par ses collègues de travail. 1, record 1, French, - auxiliaire%20de%20traction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-11-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- booster unit
1, record 2, English, booster%20unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mobile, compact, water-supply and pump outfit, consisting of a tank, a hose reel, and a self-contained power pump mounted on a trailer, a light lorry ... or a light sled(ge)-like base ... 1, record 2, English, - booster%20unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- engin de première intervention
1, record 2, French, engin%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20intervention
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit camion ou remorque dotés d'une citerne à eau pour maîtriser rapidement une zone incendiée. 1, record 2, French, - engin%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20intervention
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1980-05-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- booster unit 1, record 3, English, booster%20unit
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- locomotive de renfort 1, record 3, French, locomotive%20de%20renfort
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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