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Record 1 2016-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Maintenance
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
CONT

The condition of the rail in each sampling zone was very consistent, with almost no horizontal wear and some vertical wear resulting in a metal "lip" of approximately 1/16 inch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
  • Voies ferrées
CONT

L’état des rails dans chaque zone d’échantillonnage était très uniforme, presque sans usure horizontale et une certaine usure verticale du métal d’environ 1/16 de pouce.

Spanish

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