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WAGON PROTECTION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- idler car
1, record 1, English, idler%20car
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- buffer car 2, record 1, English, buffer%20car
correct
- idler 3, record 1, English, idler
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A freight car used to protect overhanging loads or used between carrying cars loaded with long material on bearing pieces or pivoted bolsters. 4, record 1, English, - idler%20car
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- wagon de sûreté
1, record 1, French, wagon%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- wagon de protection 2, record 1, French, wagon%20de%20protection
correct, masculine noun
- wagon tampon 3, record 1, French, wagon%20tampon
correct, masculine noun
- wagon-tampon 4, record 1, French, wagon%2Dtampon
correct, masculine noun
- wagon-allonge 5, record 1, French, wagon%2Dallonge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon utilisé pour protéger les chargements en surplomb [ou] placé entre deux wagons porteurs dont le chargement de grande longueur repose sur des pièces d’appuis ou des traverses pivotantes. 3, record 1, French, - wagon%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-04-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- doorway battening 1, record 2, English, doorway%20battening
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- protection contre les intempéries
1, record 2, French, protection%20contre%20les%20intemp%C3%A9ries
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rideau anti-intempéries 1, record 2, French, rideau%20anti%2Dintemp%C3%A9ries
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Protection plastique placée derrière la porte du wagon contre les intempéries. 1, record 2, French, - protection%20contre%20les%20intemp%C3%A9ries
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Freezing and Refrigerating
- Food Industries
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- refrigerator car
1, record 3, English, refrigerator%20car
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- refrigerated wagon 2, record 3, English, refrigerated%20wagon
correct
- refrigerated car 3, record 3, English, refrigerated%20car
correct, officially approved
- reefer 1, record 3, English, reefer
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] insulated wagon using a source of cold (natural ice, with or without the addition of salt; eutectic plates; dry ice, with or without sublimation control; liquefied gases, with or without evaporation control; etc.) other than a mechanical or "absorption" unit. 2, record 3, English, - refrigerator%20car
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Concept to be distinguished from "mechanically refrigerated wagon" which is cooled by mechanical means. 4, record 3, English, - refrigerator%20car
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
refrigerator car; refrigerated car; reefer: terms officially approved by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CPR). 4, record 3, English, - refrigerator%20car
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- wagon réfrigérant
1, record 3, French, wagon%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Désigné par la lettre «R» aux fins de l'enregistrement des données wagons ou de l'établissement des rapports externes. Wagon isotherme équipé de ventilateurs et de bacs à glace pour la protection de denrées qu'il faut garder au froid en cours de route. Lorsque le wagon est muni d’installations mécaniques de réfrigération, il porte le nom de wagon frigorifique. 2, record 3, French, - wagon%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Notion à distinguer du «wagon frigorifique» qui dispose de l’équipement mécanique pour produire du froid. 3, record 3, French, - wagon%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
wagon réfrigérant : terme uniformisé par le Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique Limitée (CFCP). 3, record 3, French, - wagon%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Congelación y refrigeración
- Industria alimentaria
- Servicio de carga (Transporte ferroviario)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- vagón frigorífico
1, record 3, Spanish, vag%C3%B3n%20frigor%C3%ADfico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-01-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dunnage
1, record 4, English, dunnage
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The material used for stowing and protecting cargo in or on cars against moisture, etc. 1, record 4, English, - dunnage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 2, record 4, English, - dunnage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fardage
1, record 4, French, fardage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièces diverses utilisées dans un wagon pour l'arrimage et la protection des marchandises contre l'humidité, etc. 1, record 4, French, - fardage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 2, record 4, French, - fardage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-09-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Transport of Goods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- stub stake
1, record 5, English, stub%20stake
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of timber or metal inserted in the stake pocket on sides or ends of a flat car and extending sufficiently above floor to provide protection against side or end movement of load. 1, record 5, English, - stub%20stake
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rancher court
1, record 5, French, rancher%20court
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce en bois ou en métal que l'on plante dans une gaine sur le bord ou à l'extrémité d’un wagon et qui est d’une hauteur suffisante pour assurer la protection du chargement contre les déplacements latéraux ou longitudinaux. 1, record 5, French, - rancher%20court
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AFRL, juin 1970;-camion d’entretien spécial qui remplace le wagon de réparation. Effectue l'entretien des poteaux, des fils aériens et des dispositifs de protection des passages à niveau. S’ adopte au rail comme à la route. Comprend : grue-foreuse hydraulique, cabine pour les ouvriers, arrache-poteau, bourroir, etc. Se distingue par sa plate-forme mobile montée à l'avant. 1, record 6, French, - TC%2D300
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1980-05-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- interior load protection box car 1, record 7, English, interior%20load%20protection%20box%20car
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matériel roulant. 1, record 7, English, - interior%20load%20protection%20box%20car
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- wagon à dispositifs de protection intérieurs 1, record 7, French, wagon%20%C3%A0%20dispositifs%20de%20protection%20int%C3%A9rieurs
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GZZI; juin 1972. 1, record 7, French, - wagon%20%C3%A0%20dispositifs%20de%20protection%20int%C3%A9rieurs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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