Glossary entry

Dutch term or phrase:

balkonkast

English translation:

platform box

Added to glossary by Ramon Somoza
May 29, 2004 09:14
20 yrs ago
Dutch term

balkonkast

Dutch to English Tech/Engineering Mechanics / Mech Engineering
part of a train braking system
Proposed translations (English)
4 platform box
4 standing area

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platform box

A box usually arranged under the wagon platform between two wagons where braking mechanisms are stored that cannot be left in the open (e.g., control system). The platform is the area bewteen two wagons. Note that this area is different depending on whether we are talking of passenger or freight wagons. In the former, the platform is usually part of the corridor, in the latter, it is often a standing platform with rails.
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Dutch term (edited): balkon

standing area

The 'balkon' is the part of the train around the door area which provides standing room and sometimes additional seating (e.g. folding seats). Presumably part of your braking system is located in a cupboard in this area.
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