1. A locomotive that precedes a train to check the track

Derived forms: pilot engines

Type of: engine, loco, locomotive, locomotive engine, railroad locomotive [N. Amer], railway locomotive [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Pilot engine

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