headshunt

English

Etymology

head +‎ shunt

Noun

Plan of a headshunt and run-around loop

headshunt (plural headshunts)

1. (rail transport, British) 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