SO

English translation: upper surface of rail; top surface of rail; top of rail

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German term or phrase:	SO (Schienenoberkante)
English translation:	upper surface of rail; top surface of rail; top of rail
Entered by:	Rowan Morrell

08:00 Oct 30, 2007

German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / Electric Locomotive

German term or phrase: SO

"Für die Anbringung von Bergungsgeräten ist Platz von ca. 360mm Durchmesser und ca. 700mm Höhe über SO an den Abhebestellen vorgesehen, ohne größere Komponenten demontieren zu müssen. Der Lokkasten wurde einem Druckversuch unterzogen, um die berechnete Druckfestigkeit entsprechend der EN12663 nachzuweisen."

From a text about a type of electric locomotive. This bit is discussing the body. I have no idea whatsoever what SO stands for. TIA for any light you can shed on this most mysterious abbreviation.

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Schienenobenkante

Explanation:
rail head - upper surface of the rail

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Note added at 3 mins (2007-10-30 08:04:11 GMT)
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the expression is Höhe über SO - height above the upper/top surface of the rail

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Both answers were pretty equally convincing, but CMJ_Trans got in a little faster, so it's the points to him, although I have fixed the typo before entering it in the glossary! ;-) Many thanks to everyone - appreciate your assistance.
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Summary of answers provided

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Schienenoberkante = top of rail, upper surface of rail

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Schienenobenkante

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3 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

SO (abbreviation) Schienenoberkante = top of rail, upper surface of rail

Explanation:
Logical, in the context...

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peer agreement (net): +1

SO (abbreviation)

Schienenobenkante

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