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standage
noun 4
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4ADJ.
additional, clear, outdoor
VERB + STANDAGE
give
STANDAGE + NOUN
roads
PREP.
between
Definitions
noun
1
A reservoir of water accumulated at the bottom of a mine.
2
Space to stand or store railway vehicles, such as a siding.
As these [diesel] trains have to be shedded under cover at night, four additional outdoor standage roads are being provided for stabling of electric rolling stock after inspection in the shed.
The distribution depot at Liversedge is equipped with parallel sidings for wagon standage.
3
A demurrage charge for wagons not unloaded by the consignee within a reasonable time.
4
Room for a train to stand if necessary, e.g. between junctions.
[…] enhancements at Engine Shed Junction (to give 750-metre clear standage between there and Whitehall East Junction) […]
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As these [diesel] trains have to be shedded under cover at night, four additional outdoor standage roads are being provided for stabling of electric rolling stock after inspection in the shed.
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The distribution depot at Liversedge is equipped with parallel sidings for wagon standage.
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[…] enhancements at Engine Shed Junction (to give 750-metre clear standage between there and Whitehall East Junction) […]
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