This route is repeated automatically on the control panel of the appropriate box as flashing indications covering the track circuits involved and the switchman obeys the instruction by setting up the required route.
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Switchman
Synonyms for "switchman" (18 found)
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Noun(3 words)
railroad switch operatorrailway switch operatoryard switchman
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3 entriesrail yard operatorswitch tenderyard switchman
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6 entriespoints leverrail yardrailroad switchsignal boxtrain routingyard operation
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