Out of gauge
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004049
Describing rolling stock or freight that exceeds the standard dimensions for height, width, or length permitted on a particular railway line. This condition necessitates special handling, route planning, and often slower speeds to avoid obstructions like bridges, tunnels, or other trains. Specific regulations define the maximum permissible dimensions for different railway networks.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004049 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: Außermaß; Spanish: fuera de gálibo; French: hors gabarit |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004049",
"term": "Out of gauge",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Describing rolling stock or freight that exceeds the standard dimensions for height, width, or length permitted on a particular railway line. This condition necessitates special handling, route planning, and often slower speeds to avoid obstructions like bridges, tunnels, or other trains. Specific regulations define the maximum permissible dimensions for different railway networks.",
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Außermaß",
"es": "fuera de gálibo",
"fr": "hors gabarit"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/out-of-gauge/"
}
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