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Grab iron

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002619

A metal handhold or bar attached to the exterior of railway rolling stock, such as locomotives and freight cars. These provide a secure grip for railway personnel when climbing onto or moving around the equipment. Safety regulations, such as those from the Federal Railroad Administration, dictate their placement and dimensions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002619
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectRail equipment
ReferencesGrab iron (Merriam-Webster)
TranslationsGerman: Griffstange; Spanish: barra de agarre; French: main courante
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002619",
  "term": "Grab iron",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A metal handhold or bar attached to the exterior of railway rolling stock, such as locomotives and freight cars. These provide a secure grip for railway personnel when climbing onto or moving around the equipment. Safety regulations, such as those from the Federal Railroad Administration, dictate their placement and dimensions.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "references": [
    "Grab iron (Merriam-Webster)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Griffstange",
    "es": "barra de agarre",
    "fr": "main courante"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/grab-iron/"
}

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