Meaning of helper grade | Babel Free
Definitions
A railroad gradient where helper locomotives are required to assist the train locomotives.
US
Examples
“On February 5-6, 1960, this westbound train⟳ made its run⟳ in 25 hr. 40 min. despite falling temperatures, fog, rain⟳, sleet and snow⟳; a 1 in 54 helper grade to the summit of the Alleghenies; and a load⟳ of 55 cars carrying 100 trailers for a gross tonnage of 3,856 tons.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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