Mar 19, 2015 10:12
9 yrs ago
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German term

Riegelhandschloss

German to English Tech/Engineering Transport / Transportation / Shipping Schienenbau
Es handelt sich hierbei um ein Hilfsmittel beim Schienenbau / hat mit Instandsetzung und Wartung der Schienen zu tun
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 switch point clamp
2 mortise deadlock

Discussion

billcorno (X) Mar 19, 2015:
switch-blade lock This link gives "switch-blade lock" for Regelschloss.

http://www.irse.org/nearyou/publicdocuments/Translation-Engl...
Ramey Rieger (X) Mar 19, 2015:
Hi Diana COOL! I can't access the second link, but the first is clear as day.
LOCAL KEY POINT LOCK
http://germanrail.fr.yuku.com/topic/993/German-Interlocking-...
Diana Obermeyer Mar 19, 2015:
I have pictures ;) http://www.rm-metal.com/html/riegelhandschloss.html
https://neil.fraser.name/writing/side-track/

Hand ist normalerweise "mechanical" (ggü. electrical/automatic). Damit ist dann aber auch meine Grenze erreicht...
Ramey Rieger (X) Mar 19, 2015:
Yes I was afraid of that. Is there a picture in your text? a description?
Hillegonda Klaver (asker) Mar 19, 2015:
das ist mehr das Türschloss, kein Schienenschloss

Proposed translations

3 mins

mortise deadlock

http://www.dict.cc/?s=Riegelschloss

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Note added at 50 mins (2015-03-19 11:02:55 GMT)
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Local key point lock, if this is to be trusted.
http://germanrail.fr.yuku.com/topic/993/German-Interlocking-...

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Note added at 1 hr (2015-03-19 11:17:28 GMT)
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Which one? The second one, I assume.
Note from asker:
Well, my American College is very happy with your answer
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14 hrs

switch point clamp

It doesn't get much more manual than this:
http://tinyurl.com/om49gay

"For use temporarily or permanently on sidings or track sections designated for maintenance or non-use. Provides protection against accidental switch opening or defective throw rods and hardware."

A safety device for preventing the operation of points ( other terminology:switches/turnouts) during permanent way maintenance work (track maintenance).

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Note added at 14 hrs (2015-03-20 00:30:46 GMT)
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Also

Switch Point Lock

For temporary or permanent closing of a switch during track maintenance or if switch is put out of service.

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Note added at 14 hrs (2015-03-20 00:32:04 GMT)
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Here's the URL for the "switch point lock:
http://www.westernsafety.com/aldon/aldonpage3.html

A similar device - almost at the bottom of the page
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agree dozegi (X)
11 hrs
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