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RAIL CHANFREINE [2 records]

Record 1 1992-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
DEF

Reduction in the width of the head due to flange wear. (CMNO 3202).

OBS

(rail defect).

OBS

curve worn: Term officially approved by CN.

OBS

flange worn rail; curve worn rail: Terms officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
DEF

[chanfreinage] Rail chanfreiné, c'est-à-dire présentant une usure latérale anormale.(ARDR 67, NO 2203)

OBS

(défaut).

OBS

Termes uniformisés par CP Rail.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-07-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
OBS

Profil de rail que le CN n’achète plus depuis plus de cinquante ans, mais qui existe toujours dans certaines voies. (Explication de J.M. Blondeau).

Spanish

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