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LOCOMOTIVE ASSISTING [1 record]

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Record 1 1992-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
  • Rail Transport Operations
DEF

A manned locomotive used to assist in the movement of a train, for instance up a steep grade. Also called "pusher unit" when placed behind caboose.

OBS

helper: Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
DEF

Locomotive dont la fonction première est de faciliter le remorquage du convoi, notamment sur de fortes rampes. On parle parfois de "locomotive de pousse" quand l'engin est placé derrière le fourgon de queue.

OBS

Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

Spanish

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