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Record 1 2016-07-25

English

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

The opposite end to that on which the brake wheel is located [on a freight car].

OBS

In the event there are two brake wheels, the ends are designated by stenciling the letters A and B, respectively, on both sides, near the ends.

OBS

A end: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

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

Extrémité du wagon opposée à celle où se trouve le volant du frein à main.

OBS

Si le wagon est équipé de deux volants de frein, on indique au pochoir les lettres A et B, de chaque côté du véhicule, à proximité des extrémités.

OBS

bout A : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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