railroad siding

• Ein kurzes Gleis, das mit einer Hauptstrecke verbunden ist und zum Abstellen, Überholen, Wenden oder Be- und Entladen von Zügen dient.

A short section of railway track connected to the main line, used for storing trains, allowing them to pass each other, or for loading and unloading freight.

1. B2formal

   A short stretch of railway track connected to the main line, used for storing trains or allowing them to pass each other.

   Gleisanlage

   • The freight train was parked on the railroad siding waiting for clearance.
   • The crew used the siding to store empty cars.
   • The main line was clear after the local train moved onto the siding.