shedmaster

English

Etymology

From shed +‎ master.

Noun

shedmaster (plural shedmasters)

  1. (rail transport, UK) The person in charge of an engine shed (or locomotive shed).
    • 1961 March, “Talking of trains”, in Trains Illustrated, pages 130–131:
      Much earlier than that, in the small hours, taxis had been sent out to collect key officers, shedmasters and traffic staff for an immediate start on the reorganisation.
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