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Schwellenköpfen

English translation: cross tie end

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German term or phrase:Schwellenköpfen
English translation:cross tie end
Entered by: Cristina Moldovan do Amaral

02:32 Feb 13, 2001
German to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping
German term or phrase: Schwellenköpfen
something to do with railway track construction
robert
cross tie end
Explanation:
The answer depends on whether you want GB or USA.
sleeper is USA Englisch
tie = GB English
cross tie is used by both.
Selected response from:

Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 08:09
Grading comment
Thanks very much for your help.

Regards,
Bob
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Summary of answers provided
naend of a sleeper
Agius Language & Translation
naend of sleeper
Sabine Cane (X)
nacross tie end
Alexander Schleber (X)


  

Answers


14 mins
end of a sleeper


Explanation:
This is supported by Ernst's technical dictionary.

Hope this helps.

Claire


Agius Language & Translation
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:09
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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55 mins
end of sleeper


Explanation:
Schwellenkopf - end of sleeper


    Reference: http://europa.eu.int/eurodicautom/
Sabine Cane (X)
Local time: 07:09
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3 hrs
cross tie end


Explanation:
The answer depends on whether you want GB or USA.
sleeper is USA Englisch
tie = GB English
cross tie is used by both.


    Routledge "German Technical Dictionary"
Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 08:09
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 28
Grading comment
Thanks very much for your help.

Regards,
Bob
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