headshunt

English

Etymology

head +‎ shunt

Noun

Plan of a headshunt and run-around loop

headshunt (plural headshunts)

(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.

Alternative forms

head shunt

Synonyms

escape track (US)

See also

shunting neck
shunt spur
run-round

Anagrams

headhunts

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