Tracklifting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tracklifting is a noun meaning (rail transport) The process of removal of railway track, in particular from a railway line permanently closed to traffic.
Meaning
(rail transport) The process of removal of railway track, in particular from a railway line permanently closed to traffic.
Example Sentences
Track-lifting began from Kirkby Stephen towards Stainmore at the beginning of May, writes A. G. S. Davies, and Class Q6 0-8-0s returned to the line to haul the demolition trains.
Word Forms
- track lifting
- track-lifting
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include derailment, decoupling, removal, remove, cleardown, removing.
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