(rail, British) A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines.
(rail, British) A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines.
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(rail, UK) A section of railway track which gives access to a siding (or another section of railway line) only by reversing direction; also a train movement which uses such track.
(rail, British) A railway locomotive used for shunting (switching).
(rail, UK) A locomotive that carries out shunting duties.
(rail, British) An incorrectly made shunting operation, possibly causing a mishap.
The manipulation of railway rolling stock into different combinations or onto different tracks.