spread (v)
spread (v) Train used to work hard them times an' wooble about (a lot?) - used to spread _ shove the spikes off, see,outside spikes, an' spread the rail, what they used to call "spreadin' " it. (open up gauge in rail track by motion and weight of train, causing derailments e...
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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1974
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/42438 |
Summary: | spread (v) Train used to work hard them times an' wooble about (a lot?) - used to spread _ shove the spikes off, see,outside spikes, an' spread the rail, what they used to call "spreadin' " it. (open up gauge in rail track by motion and weight of train, causing derailments etc) Yes J.D.A. WIDDOWSON JAN 1974 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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