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turnback sidings

turnback sidings is the plural of turnback siding.

Meaning of turnback siding

Noun

turnback siding (plural turnback sidings)

  1. (UK) A siding placed between two running lines, and connected to them, where a terminating train can reverse direction.
    • At Hounslow, the existing running lines would need splaying to create two turnback sidings inbetween ^([sic]) them, to help accommodate the planned service of 4tph.2026 March 18, David Stubbings, “New London Overground route electrification plan”, in RAIL, number 1057, page 17

Questions about turnback sidings

What is turnback sidings the plural of?
Turnback sidings is the plural of turnback siding.

Words near turnback sidings in the dictionary

  1. turnarounds
  2. turnaway
  3. turnaways
  4. turnback
  5. turnback siding
  6. turnback sidings
  7. turnbacks
  8. turnbarrel
  9. turnbarrels
  10. Turnbaugh
  11. Turnbaughs

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