Motive power depot

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007114",
  "term": "Motive power depot",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A railway facility where locomotives and other traction units are stabled, refueled, serviced, and prepared for traffic. These depots perform routine maintenance, inspections, and light repairs between operational duties. Larger depots are equipped for more substantial work, including component swaps and scheduled overhauls, while smaller stabling points provide only basic servicing and crew facilities.",
  "synonyms": [
    "MPD",
    "TMD",
    "engine shed",
    "locomotive shed"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "engine shed"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Lokschuppen",
    "es": "depósito de fuerza motriz",
    "fr": "dépôt de locomotives"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/motive-power-depot/"
}