trainshed









trainshed


trainshed [treyn-shed] ExamplesWord Origin noun

  1. (in a railroad station) a shelter completely covering railroad tracks and their adjoining platforms.

Origin of trainshed An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; train + shed1 Examples from the Web for trainshed Historical Examples of trainshed

  • When she came out through the gateway of the trainshed, she saw a youth standing by, watching the on-coming passengers sharply.

    Ruth Fielding and the Gypsies

    Alice B. Emerson

  • In the rainburst that accompanied it, the folk upon the dock sought shelter in the trainshed, and there they were trapped.

    The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg RailRoad

    Edward Hungerford

  • It was a hilarious party that alighted from the taxicabs in the station and made its way to the proper part of the trainshed.

    Ruth Fielding In the Saddle

    Alice B. Emerson

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