Definitions
- Describing a person or machine that moves railway cars or wagons within a yard or station. - Referring to a locomotive used for moving trains within a rail yard or station. - Talking about a worker who assists in the coupling and uncoupling of railway cars or wagons.
- Describing a person or machine that moves railway cars or wagons within a yard or station. - Referring to a locomotive used for moving trains within a rail yard or station. - Talking about a worker who operates switches and signals to direct the movement of trains within a rail yard or station.
List of Similarities
- 1Both shunter and switcher refer to a person or machine that moves railway cars or wagons within a yard or station.
- 2Both can be used to describe a locomotive designed for low-speed operations within a rail yard.
- 3Both involve the movement of trains or railway cars within a confined area.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: A shunter is typically involved in the coupling and uncoupling of railway cars or wagons, while a switcher is more focused on operating switches and signals to direct the movement of trains.
- 2Responsibility: A shunter may be responsible for moving individual cars or wagons, while a switcher may be responsible for moving entire trains.
- 3Location: A shunter is often associated with British English, while switcher is more commonly used in American English.
- 4Usage: Shunter is less common than switcher and may not be familiar to all English speakers.
- 5Connotation: Shunter may have a more technical or specialized connotation, while switcher is more general and versatile.
Remember this!
Shunter and switcher are synonyms that refer to a person or machine that moves railway cars or wagons within a yard or station. While they share many similarities, such as their function and use in low-speed operations, there are also some differences between them. A shunter is typically involved in the coupling and uncoupling of railway cars or wagons, while a switcher is more focused on operating switches and signals to direct the movement of trains.
