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AUSTERLITZ 2
ALPHA-NUMERIC LANGUAGE
CH
----1 ---2 ----3 ----4---5---6 --7---8 ----9----0 ----A--B-C---D------E--F---G--------H----I-••-J---K---L--M--N---O---P----Q----R---S--T---U-----V--W--X---~---
The Austerlitz language was modified to attain parity with the P.L.M. language but had to retain
the fixed start due to equipment restrictions. The Austerlitz 2 language is identifiable by the
two digits of the departement translated by strokes only in positions 1 to 6 The programme
operated at the Gare d'Austerlitz sorting office from 19 January 1970 to 2 May 1971.
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Because of the frequency of their CH --0 R 7 ---1
appearance in French town names the -
combined letters CH were given a single --- --- --
transcription shared with the less
frequently used letters Y and Z
Bondy to Rochefort 26 April 1970
