"treble-heading" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} treble-heading (uncountable)
  1. (rail transport) The use of three locomotives at the front, or head, of a train. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Rail transportation Related terms: double-heading
    Sense id: en-treble-heading-en-noun-Enr8JvuO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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