"slow speed control" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} slow speed control
  1. (rail transport) An electronic device fitted to locomotives which enables them to operate at a very slow speed when their train is loaded or unloaded on the move. Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-slow_speed_control-en-noun-a7DxSBo~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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