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trackage

American  
[trak-ij] / ˈtræk ɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the whole quantity of track owned by a railroad.

  2. the right of one railroad company to use the tracks of another.

  3. the money paid for this right.


Etymology

Origin of trackage

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; track + -age

Example Sentences

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A quiet row of empty tank cars is better than a never ending series of rock hauling cargo trains, the intended hypothetically more profitable use of the trackage.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2017

It would be the biggest, it would contain the most trackage and, on top of that, it would be self-supporting.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2013

New trackage came to 88 miles in 1935; to 70 miles in 1934.

From Time Magazine Archive

The historic trackage was hauled off and melted down to help meet World War II metal shortages.

From Time Magazine Archive

Rush and Jarvis were still inspectors of the trackage in the mine.

From The Iron Boys as Foremen or, Heading the Diamond Drill Shift by Mears, James R.