Shunter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005248",
  "term": "Shunter",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A small locomotive used for moving railway cars within a rail yard, siding, or industrial facility, also known as a switcher. Shunters are designed for low-speed, high-tractive-effort operations, enabling them to assemble and disassemble trains by moving rolling stock between different tracks. These locomotives are not intended for main-line service and are characterized by high visibility from the cab for precise maneuvering.",
  "synonyms": [
    "shunting engine",
    "switcher",
    "switch engine"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "switcher"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Rangierlok",
    "es": "locomotora de maniobras",
    "fr": "locomotive de manœuvre"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/shunter/"
}