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spur track

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spur track

A segment of railroad line connected to the main line at only one end. Contrast with drill track.



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if a second spur, in the opposite direction, is joined to the original spur track, you have a loop which will allow trains to pass.
Armstrong built a spur track to connect to the Border Counties Railway.
Two compressor stations will be built, as will high-voltage power transmission lines, gas collection points, workers' villages, a 40- km rail track, roads and spur tracks.
 
 
 
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