Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Pilot Engine.
Pilot Engine - as a noun
A locomotive that precedes a train to check the track
Example Sentences
"The pilot engine was used to test the new locomotive design."
"The pilot engine pushed the train cars to the closest station."
"The pilot engine was running at full speed ahead of the main engine."
"The pilot engine helped navigate the train through the challenging terrain."
"The crew conducted maintenance on the pilot engine before the long journey."