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YARD PLANT [1 record]

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Record 1 1985-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shunting Operations (Railroads)
DEF

A system of piping and fittings installed between the tracks in such a manner that an air supply can be furnished at convenient locations for charging when making tests on cars previous to a locomotive being available.

CONT

A yard plant is to make possible the terminal tests before arrival on the locomotive that will haul the train.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Triage (Chemins de fer)

Spanish

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