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TYPE LOCOMOTIVE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Rail Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Beltpack
1, record 1, English, Beltpack
correct, trademark
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The name "Beltpack" refers to a particular remote control system used to operate a locomotive from a distance. It is also used to specifically designate that system's remote control, one of the main components of such a system. The generic terms "locomotive remote control system" ("LRCS") and "locomotive remote control" can be used to designate these two concepts when referring to any system of this kind. 2, record 1, English, - Beltpack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Beltpack: registered trademark owned by Cattron Intellectual Property Corporation. The name is followed by an uppercase "R" in a circle, in superscript. 2, record 1, English, - Beltpack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Transport par rail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Beltpack
1, record 1, French, Beltpack
correct, trademark
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nom «Beltpack» est employé pour désigner un système particulier de commande à distance de locomotive ou encore une des composantes principales de ce système, soit la télécommande. Les termes génériques «système de télécommande de locomotive»(«STL») et «télécommande de locomotive» peuvent être employés pour désigner ces deux notions lorsqu'il s’agit de parler de tout système de ce type. 2, record 1, French, - Beltpack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Beltpack : marque déposée de Cattron Intellectual Property Corporation. Ce nom est suivi du symbole «MD» en exposant ou d’un «R» majuscule encerclé en exposant. 2, record 1, French, - Beltpack
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- locomotive boiler
1, record 2, English, locomotive%20boiler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- locomotive-type boiler 2, record 2, English, locomotive%2Dtype%20boiler
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Forms of fire-tube boilers. Common types.] Locomotive boilers are so called because they are of a design long common with steam locomotives. 1, record 2, English, - locomotive%20boiler
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chaudière de locomotive
1, record 2, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20de%20locomotive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chaudière du type locomotive 2, record 2, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20du%20type%20locomotive
feminine noun
- chaudière pour locomotive 3, record 2, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20pour%20locomotive
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les chaudières de locomotives, le foyer est situé, pour faciliter la manœuvre, dans la partie arrière de la chaudière et il est refroidi par une enveloppe d’eau. Les tubes de fumées, à un seul passage, sont disposés dans la partie avant. 4, record 2, French, - chaudi%C3%A8re%20de%20locomotive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les chaudières à tubes de fumée visées par la présente norme sont [...]-les chaudières à foyer intérieur horizontal;-les chaudières de récupération de la chaleur sensible de gaz de combustion. [...] Sont exclues du domaine d’application de la norme :-les chaudières fixes du type locomotive,-les chaudières à tube foyer borgne,-les chaudières à foyer intérieur vertical et notamment les chaudières Field. 2, record 2, French, - chaudi%C3%A8re%20de%20locomotive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Railroad Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- electronically-controlled pneumatic braking system
1, record 3, English, electronically%2Dcontrolled%20pneumatic%20braking%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ECP braking system 1, record 3, English, ECP%20braking%20system
correct
- electronically-controlled pneumatic brakes 2, record 3, English, electronically%2Dcontrolled%20pneumatic%20brakes
correct, plural
- ECP brakes 2, record 3, English, ECP%20brakes
correct, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electronically-controlled pneumatic (ECP) brakes — This braking system is an alternative to conventional air brakes. The system sends electrical signals to the cars, instantaneously applying the brakes (quick response braking); it does not rely on the flow of air from the locomotive to each car to activate the brakes. Information is also exchanged between the locomotives and each car. When the system senses that the brake pipe pressure has dropped below 50 psi, a “low brake pressure condition” message is initiated. This message results in all of the ECP-equipped cars and the ECP-equipped locomotives automatically applying their brakes in emergency. 2, record 3, English, - electronically%2Dcontrolled%20pneumatic%20braking%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de freinage pneumatique à commande électronique
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20pneumatique%20%C3%A0%20commande%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- freins pneumatiques à commande électronique 2, record 3, French, freins%20pneumatiques%20%C3%A0%20commande%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de freinage pneumatique à commande électronique – Ce type de circuit de freins peut se substituer à des freins à air conventionnels. Le système transmet des signaux électriques aux wagons de façon à serrer immédiatement les freins(freinage rapide) ;il ne dépend pas de la circulation d’air de la locomotive à chacun des wagons pour déclencher le serrage des freins. Des données sont également transmises entre les locomotives et chaque wagon. Lorsque le système détecte que la pression dans la conduite générale a baissé à moins de 50 lb/po2, un message de «basse pression du circuit de freinage» est transmis. Ce message entraîne automatiquement le freinage d’urgence de tous les wagons et de toutes les locomotives munis d’un système de freinage pneumatique à commande électronique. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20pneumatique%20%C3%A0%20commande%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
- Traction (Rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- articulated locomotive
1, record 4, English, articulated%20locomotive
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of locomotive is of particular value on tracks which permit only light axle loads, as the weight is spread over a considerable distance. 2, record 4, English, - articulated%20locomotive
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- locomotive articulée
1, record 4, French, locomotive%20articul%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de locomotive [...] comportant plusieurs trains d’essieux moteurs. 2, record 4, French, - locomotive%20articul%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-05-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- scotch boiler
1, record 5, English, scotch%20boiler
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Scotch boiler 2, record 5, English, Scotch%20boiler
correct
- Scotch-type boiler 3, record 5, English, Scotch%2Dtype%20boiler
correct
- scotch marine boiler 4, record 5, English, scotch%20marine%20boiler
- Scotch marine boiler 5, record 5, English, Scotch%20marine%20boiler
- return flame boiler 6, record 5, English, return%20flame%20boiler
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horizontal, fire tube boiler consisting of a cylindrical steel shell with 1 or more cylindrical, internal combustion chambers located (generally) in the lower portion, and with a bank or banks (passes) of tubes attached to both end closures. The combustion chamber(s) and tubes are completely surrounded by water. A Scotch boiler is described by the number of passes, and whether it is a dryback boiler (for stationary service) or a wetback boiler (for marine or stationary service). 7, record 5, English, - scotch%20boiler
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Scotch marine boiler is a fire-tube boiler return tubular unit. It consists of a cylindrical shell containing the firebox and tubes. The tubes surround the upper portion of the firebox and are rolled into tube sheets on each end of the boiler. Combustion gases pass to the rear of the furnace, returning through the tubes to the front, where they are discharged to the stack. 8, record 5, English, - scotch%20boiler
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Some Scotch boilers are fired from both ends; consequently they are called "double-ended Scotch boilers". 9, record 5, English, - scotch%20boiler
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
- Armement et gréement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chaudière à retour de flamme
1, record 5, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20retour%20de%20flamme
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- chaudière écossaise 2, record 5, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9cossaise
correct, feminine noun
- chaudière scotch 1, record 5, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20scotch
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaudière. Appareil destiné à produire de la vapeur utilisée par les machines(machine alternative, turbine) [...] Elles sont à flamme directe(type locomotive [...]) ou à retour de flamme(type souvent appelé chaudière écossaise ou scotch). 1, record 5, French, - chaudi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20retour%20de%20flamme
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chaudière cylindrique «dite chaudière écossaise» [...] Pour bateaux +/- 1,20m. 3, record 5, French, - chaudi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20retour%20de%20flamme
Record 5, Key term(s)
- chaudière à retour de flammes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- brake pipe leakage test 1, record 6, English, brake%20pipe%20leakage%20test
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test made with brake equipment other than Type 26 equipment; in the case of 24RL-equipped leading unit having a DS-24M(C) automatic brake valve, its pressure maintaining cut-out cock must be cut-out. 1, record 6, English, - brake%20pipe%20leakage%20test
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- essai d'étanchéité de conduite générale
1, record 6, French, essai%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20conduite%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Essai effectué avec les équipements de frein autres que celui de type 26; si la locomotive menante est équipée en 24RL avec un robinet de mécanicien DS-24M(C), le robinet d’isolement de la fonction de compensation des fuites doit être en position d’isolement. 1, record 6, French, - essai%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20conduite%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Railroad Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- air flow method brake test 1, record 7, English, air%20flow%20method%20brake%20test
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- AFM brake test 1, record 7, English, AFM%20brake%20test
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test used when the leading unit has 26-type equipment whose automatic brake valve pressure maintaining feature is operating. 1, record 7, English, - air%20flow%20method%20brake%20test
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- essai de frein basé sur le débit d'air
1, record 7, French, essai%20de%20frein%20bas%C3%A9%20sur%20le%20d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Essai effectué lorsque la locomotive menante comporte un équipement de type 26 avec fonction de compensation des fuites du robinet de mécanicien. 1, record 7, French, - essai%20de%20frein%20bas%C3%A9%20sur%20le%20d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1980-07-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shutterstat 1, record 8, English, shutterstat
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- thermostat de volets
1, record 8, French, thermostat%20de%20volets
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type de thermostat à tige(ou à dilatation de solide) qui agit directement sur les volets du radiateur dans une locomotive diesel. 1, record 8, French, - thermostat%20de%20volets
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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