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sanding gear

noun

Definitions

  1. Equipment for applying sand onto rails, to aid adhesion in slippery conditions.

    • The provision of sanding-gear on brake vans operating over such lines should be compulsory (this old Highland brake was not so fitted); [...].
    • Foot pedals in the driving cabs operate electro-pneumatic sanding gear to provide sand for the leading wheels of each bogie in each direction of travel.

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