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headshunt

headshunt

English

Noun

Plan of a headshunt and run-around loop

headshunt (plural headshunts)

  1. (rail transport, Britain) A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines.

Synonyms

  • escape track (US)

See also

  • shunting neck
  • shunt spur
  • run-round

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