DCHP-2

railhead DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

• 1a n.

  the farthest point to which track has been laid on a railway line.

  See also: head of steel (def. 1)  

• 1b n.

  the terminus of a railway line.

  See also: end of steel (def. 1a)  

• 2 n.

  a major railway terminus; a distribution centre for railway traffic, freight, etc.