trainmaster
A superintendent or supervisor of a freight railroad, responsible for train movements, crew assignments, derailments and more.
Noun
- A superintendent or supervisor of a freight railroad, responsible for train movements, crew assignments, derailments and more.
- In the past, trainmasters were promoted brakemen or conductors who retained their union seniority.
- 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. - 1946 March and April,...
Origin
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dʰregʰ-der.? Latin trahere Vulgar Latin *tragīnāre Old French traïnerder. Old French trainder. Middle English trayne English train Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂-der.? Proto-Indo-European *meh₂-der.? Proto-Italic *magisteros Latin magister, magistrum Old French maistrebor. ▲ Latin magisterder. Old English mǣġester Middle English maister English master English trainmaster From train + master.