Eigenfahrgeschwindigkeit
English translation: running speed under own power (rail vehicles)
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| 4 | (Autonomous) running speed |
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| 3 +1 | running speed under own power |
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| 4 | capable of (a speed of) |
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| 3 | travelspeed of it's own |
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| 2 | running speed |
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27 mins confidence: 
travelspeed of it's own Explanation: It looks like the speed of the machine itself is meant. |
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52 mins confidence:
running speed Explanation: my guess without more to go on -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 55 mins (2009-01-12 19:37:05 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- self propulsion? |
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1 hr confidence:
(Autonomous) running speed Explanation: A railroad engine or locomotive runs at a given speed on its own, i. e., autonomous. |
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3 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1running speed under own power Explanation: The assumption is that this refers to movements to and from sites of work, when the vehicle would be expected to be capable of running at freight-train speeds, to assist with pathing during such moves. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 3 hrs (2009-01-12 22:27:17 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I attempted to amend my suggestion to read "The machine must be authorised to run at speeds of up to 120 km/h under its own power in both directions on level running lines." Example sentence(s):
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14 hrs confidence:
capable of (a speed of) Explanation: I'd use "When not grinding, the machine must be capable of (a speed of) 120 km/h in either direction". You really don't need the "a speed of" at all - what can 120 km/h be, other than a speed....? But I'd certainly consider including "when not grinding", although that, too is not altogether essential. |
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