locomotive shed

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locomotive shed

noun locomotive sheds

Synonym of engine shed. Crewe North Motive Power Depot is to be modernised completely. This includes the provision of a new coaling plant, ash handling plant, and two new locomotive sheds of the latest roundhouse type, each with 32 roads radiating from a 70-ft. dia. turntable.
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@misc{locomotive_shed_2026,
  title = {locomotive shed},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/locomotive%20shed},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}