"motive power depot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: motive power depots [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=motive power depot}} motive power depot (plural motive power depots)
  1. (rail transport) A place where locomotives are housed, maintained and repaired. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: MPD, TMD [abbreviation], engine shed, locomotive shed
    Sense id: en-motive_power_depot-en-noun-pBHlWrHi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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