well-handled

adj — 2 senses

adj

Suitably or properly dealt with.

Capably or skilfully handled.

While the loads of these trains in general are heavier than in pre-war days, the timings are considerably easier, but the first two runs in Table I show that a well-handled "King" has plenty of time in hand.1961 February, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, page 86:

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