Shedmaster
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shedmaster is a noun meaning (rail transport, UK) The person in charge of an engine shed (or locomotive shed).
Meaning
(rail transport, UK) The person in charge of an engine shed (or locomotive shed).
Example Sentences
It is impossible not to feel sympathy with shedmasters in the difficulty they experience in obtaining cleaners.
Much earlier than that, in the small hours, taxis had been sent out to collect key officers, shedmasters and traffic staff for an immediate start on the reorganisation.
The day of a shedmaster has no real beginning and end. He may leave for home when his work at the shed is done, but there is always the far-too-handy telephone to call him out to breakdowns or other emergencies. […] The shedmaster's duty is to see that the engines are in good condition, properly serviced and available to carry out their diagrammed workings at the proper time.
Word Forms
- shedmasters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yardmaster, waymaster, roadmaster, stablemaster, shipmaster, housemaster.
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