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treble-heading

The use of three locomotives at the front, or head, of a train

Pronunciation: say treble-heading

Meaning

The use of three locomotives at the front, or head, of a train.

Example

Treble-heading was again recorded on the Highland line on September 2 when the 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. from Inverness both passed Pitlochry with three Type 2 diesels.

Treble-heading was again recorded on the Highland line on September 2 when the 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. from Inverness both passed Pitlochry with three Type 2 diesels.

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