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Subject: 
Job specific titles for train and rail crew
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Sat, 24 Nov 2001 13:06:31 GMT
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I recall Fireman, Brakeman, Conductor and Engineer (if you stretch it a
little: box car jumping hobo) How many other names for workers are there? Or
better yet job specific titles. Steam, Diesel/Electric, Elevated or whatever.



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  Re: Job specific titles for train and rail crew
 
(...) You can break it down a bit, to forward and rear brakeman, and add: Ganger/Platelayer (UK term) Signalman Towerman Crossing Gate Attendent Dispatcher Station Master Porter Knocker Up (used to go and wake crew prior to shifts) Cleaner Ther's a (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains)

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