Signal post
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005277
A vertical structure that supports a railway signal head, positioning it for clear visibility by train operators. These posts vary in height and design depending on the type of signal and its location relative to the track. They are typically constructed from steel or concrete to withstand environmental conditions and vibrations from passing trains.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005277 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: Signalmast; Spanish: poste de señales; French: poteau de signalisation |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005277",
"term": "Signal post",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A vertical structure that supports a railway signal head, positioning it for clear visibility by train operators. These posts vary in height and design depending on the type of signal and its location relative to the track. They are typically constructed from steel or concrete to withstand environmental conditions and vibrations from passing trains.",
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Signalmast",
"es": "poste de señales",
"fr": "poteau de signalisation"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/signal-post/"
}
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