Norwegian coupling
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003931
A simple type of railway coupling system that uses a central buffer and a single chain or hook to connect rolling stock. This design is common on narrow-gauge railways and older industrial lines. It provides a basic connection but lacks the automatic engagement and safety features of more modern coupling types.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003931 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Synonyms | chopper coupling; claw hammer coupling |
| Translations | German: Norwegische Kupplung; Spanish: acoplamiento noruego; French: attelage norvégien |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-003931",
"term": "Norwegian coupling",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A simple type of railway coupling system that uses a central buffer and a single chain or hook to connect rolling stock. This design is common on narrow-gauge railways and older industrial lines. It provides a basic connection but lacks the automatic engagement and safety features of more modern coupling types.",
"synonyms": [
"chopper coupling",
"claw hammer coupling"
],
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Norwegische Kupplung",
"es": "acoplamiento noruego",
"fr": "attelage norvégien"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/norwegian-coupling/"
}
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