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spur track

–noun Railroads.
a short branch track leading from the main track, and connected with it at one end only.
Also called spur, stub track.


Origin:
1880–85
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spur track  
n.  A short side track that connects with the main track of a railroad system.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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