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Help with an English train related expression
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:24:29 GMT
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Hi,
I'm working in a project to optimize the use of wagons for a Brazilian
railroad company. We need to write the documentation of the project in English
also.
My question is:
Do you know an expression that is used when you have more traction power than
is necessary?
We are thinking in use "Spare Traction". Is it good?
thanks for your help,
zanette.
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| (...) 'Traction' on it's own is some times used to describe locomotives so 'Spare Traction' might mean locos that aren't being used. - Tractive Effort is the term I think you should use. I'll ask about at work whether it should be 'surplus', (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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