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DRAISINE [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

draisine: an item in the "Land Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

draisienne : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de transport terrestre» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport».

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Maintenance
DEF

A heavy, non-derailable and self-propelled work or inspection vehicle.

OBS

draisine: Not to be confused with "track motor car."

OBS

draisine: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
DEF

Véhicule automoteur lourd, non déraillable.

OBS

draisine : Ne pas confondre avec «motolorry».

OBS

draisine : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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