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EPERON RETENUE [1 record]

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Record 1 1985-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
DEF

A metal plunger fastened to the movable wing rail of a spring rail frog which fits into a housing to prevent the wing rail from springing up.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
DEF

petite tige métallique reliée à deux branches terminées par des courroies qui s'attachent au talon du cavalier pour renforcer l'action des jambes.

OBS

éperon de retenue : Terme uniformisé par le CN.

Spanish

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