spur track

noun

, Railroads.

1. a short branch track leading from the main track, and connected with it at one end only.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spur track¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Hyperloops also might not be able to transport as many people or goods as its proponents claim because individual pods would need to slow down to enter spur tracks.

From New York Times

It would be simple to add a spur track that veers a short way south into Google’s campus, he said.

From Seattle Times

The town came about when John B. Leonis, a merchant, convinced railroad executives to spur tracks off of the lines into Los Angeles, creating an ideal spot for manufacturing.

From New York Times

It had evidently once been in use as a factory, but now, like the spur tracks, was abandoned.

From Project Gutenberg

Then I asked him if he knew where the old spur track led to.

From Project Gutenberg