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TRAILABLE SWITCH [2 records]
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
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-09-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trailable point
1, record 2, English, trailable%20point
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- trailable switch 2, record 2, English, trailable%20switch
- run through switch 2, record 2, English, run%20through%20switch
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also the plural form "trailable points." 3, record 2, English, - trailable%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
- Voies ferrées
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aiguille talonnable
1, record 2, French, aiguille%20talonnable
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
aiguille qui peut être abordée côté talon alors qu'elle n'est pas disposée pour la direction d'où vient la circulation. 2, record 2, French, - aiguille%20talonnable
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi le collectif «aiguillage talonnable». 3, record 2, French, - aiguille%20talonnable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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