Meaning of sanding gear | Babel Free

Definitions

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

uncountable

Examples

“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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