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).
   • 1953 October, Cecil J. Allen, “British Locomotive Practice and Performance”, in Railway Magazine, page 686:

     It is impossible not to feel sympathy with shedmasters in the difficulty they experience in obtaining cleaners.

   • 1960 April, A. W. Bennett, “A Shedmaster's Day”, in Railway Magazine, page 272:

     The day of a shedmaster has no real beginning and end. He may leave for home when his work at the shed is done, but there is always the far-too-handy telephone to call him out to breakdowns or other emergencies. […] The shedmaster's duty is to see that the engines are in good condition, properly serviced and available to carry out their diagrammed workings at the proper time.

   • 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.