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trainman

[treyn-muhn] / ˈtreɪn mən /


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Kreichbaum, 24, was working as a trainman for the Cumberland Valley Railroad when he was drafted.

From Washington Times Nov. 17, 2018

Two defendants were employees: Gary Griffiths, a former trainman who had risen to the executive position of chief mechanical officer; and his trainman nephew, Cliff Steffes.

From New York Times Sep. 22, 2011

His nephew Mr. Steffes was a trainman at the rail yard.

From New York Times Oct. 1, 2010

When he learned that the cover subject was not his kind of conductor, the trainman went on his disappointed way through the train.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Then you'll git out the next time it stops, young Missie," the trainman announced harshly.

From The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge The Ranch Girls Series by Vandercook, Margaret

Canadian Pacific Kansas City reached a new tentative agreement with the union representing its engineers and trainmen.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 13, 2025

“Timid travelers may ask questions with no fear of being rebuffed by hurrying trainmen, or imposed upon by hotel runners, chauffeurs or others in blue uniforms,” a promotional brochure boasted.

From New York Times Jan. 19, 2013

But on Thursday, the brought what very well could be be the first insider-trading lawsuit against a pair of trainmen.

From New York Times Oct. 1, 2010

The trainmen have said they will stage another one-day strike this week if the National Railways Board does not resume negotiations.

From Time Magazine Archive

Once when it was my turn at the air-hole, I saw in the moonlight trainmen carrying a length of twisted rail.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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