What is a Dinky train?


What is a Dinky train? Dinky line (or simply Dinky) is a nickname sometimes used to describe a short railroad line, usually operated with short trains. The term may come from dinkey, which is a small locomotive for hauling cars, shunting, etc. in a railroad yard and is driven by Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers.


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