(rail, US) a diesel locomotive that combines the duties of a switcher with those of a locomotive hauling trains from one place to another.
(rail, US) a diesel locomotive that combines the duties of a switcher with those of a locomotive hauling trains from one place to another.
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(rail, British) A railway locomotive used for shunting (switching).
(US, railways) A set of points.
(US, Australia, Canada) A transport conveyance consisting of a conventional prime mover truck pulling two or more trailers.
(US, transitive, railroading) To replace steam or electric train service on a particular route or network with diesel-engined trains.
(rail, UK) A locomotive that carries out shunting duties.