Switcher

small railroad locomotive intended for assembling trains From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Switcher
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A switcher (US) or shunter (UK) is a small railway locomotive used for assembling railway trains. Switchers or shunters are geared to produce high torque but have a low top speed.

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British Rail Class 08 shunter


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