Kennzeichenträger
English translation: registration plate holder
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| 10:05 Jul 9, 2008 |
| German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / Locomotives | |||||||
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| 3 | fleet number; running nujmber; road number (USA) |
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registration plate holder Explanation: I understand locomotives are registered rather differently from cars. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 46 Min. (2008-07-09 10:52:20 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- See here for real-life UK usage. http://www.mda.org.uk/railway/railobjr.htm |
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fleet number; running nujmber; road number (USA) Explanation: This may be old-fashioned, but I don't *THINK* so. This very likely refers to a sheet of plastic which bears the identification number of the locomotive or traction unit concerned. It is also to be seen at the ends of passenger coaches (normally over the gangway). In a locomotive cab, this is often pinned to the roof above the driver's position, or may indeed be pinned to the driver's console. I am a little surprised that such a small item should be specified as "halogen-free", since particularly in recent years this ID number has been painted on locomotives, rather than engraved into a plastic label as was the previous practice. I don't think you need translate the "...träger" element here, as it's really a bit unnecessary - even in the German... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2008-07-09 11:22:32 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I think it very likely that the compiler of your list assumed (wrongly) that registration, or number, plates are carried in "holders" on railway vehicles in a similar manner to road vehicles, whereas they are normally in the form of plates which are bolted to the chassis or body. Or often, as stated above, merely painted on. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2008-07-09 11:49:01 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- On the "Big boy", the plates are "road number" plates. I am assuming that the "Halogenfrei" means it is attached to the finished vehicle - let's be logical - what's the point in saying a label for materials has to be "halogenfrei" as part of the specifications for a locomotive? And it does look as if the latter is what you're dealing with - unless I'm really reading too much into the (absent) context... |
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