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TRAILABLE POINTS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-11-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trailable points
1, record 1, English, trailable%20points
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- trailable switch 2, record 1, English, trailable%20switch
correct, officially approved
- wheel flange operated switch 3, record 1, English, wheel%20flange%20operated%20switch
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trailing points which when set for one route may be run through in the trailing direction from the other route without damage. They may be fitted with a spring or counterweight to restore them to the original position. 1, record 1, English, - trailable%20points
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also the singular form "trailable point." 4, record 1, English, - trailable%20points
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trailable switch; wheel flange operated switch: Terms officially approved by CP Rail. 5, record 1, English, - trailable%20points
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aiguillage talonnable
1, record 1, French, aiguillage%20talonnable
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
« Talonnable » signifie que l'aiguillage peut être abordé par le talon même s'il ne donne pas cette direction à un train qui se présenterait par la pointe. Aiguillage à ressort : il revient à sa position initiale. Aiguillage automatique : il reste dans la position imposée par le talonnage. 2, record 1, French, - aiguillage%20talonnable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aiguillage talonnable : Terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 1, French, - aiguillage%20talonnable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir aussi « aiguille talonnable ». 4, record 1, French, - aiguillage%20talonnable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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