trainmaster
Substantiv
A superintendent or supervisor of a freight railroad, responsible for train movements, crew assignments, derailments and more.
Gebrauch- US-amerikanischer Gebrauch
- Beispiele
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In the past, trainmasters were promoted brakemen or conductors who retained their union seniority.
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Trainmasters are American officials, who perform duties somewhat akin to those of a British controller, but with obvious differences dictated by the different operating conditions in America.
Substantiv
a railroad employer who is in charge of a railway yard
- Synonyme
- Oberbegriffe
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