tracklaying

English

Etymology

track +‎ laying

Noun

tracklaying (uncountable)

1. (rail transport) The work that involves putting the track in place.
   • 1961 July, K. D. Peel, “Carlisle-Border Freight Centre: 2.- The new automated yard”, in Trains Illustrated, page 400:

     Bottom ballasting paved the way for the start of tracklaying in March and this £250,000 contract was scheduled for completion in 48 weeks.

Further reading

• Tracklaying race of 1869 on Wikipedia.Wikipedia