Secondman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Secondman is a noun meaning (rail transport, UK) A driver's assistant on a diesel or electric locomotive.
Meaning
(rail transport, UK) A driver's assistant on a diesel or electric locomotive.
Example Sentences
And instead of carrying commuters, the only people on many evening trains between Hatfield and St Albans were the driver and secondman.
The secondman looks back from 'Slim Jim' Class 33 No. 33211 as it trundles through Gravesend station with a permanent way train in 1977. The first wagon's sides are literally bulging at the seams with ballast spoil.
Word Forms
- secondmen
- second man
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include motorman, fireman, pilotman, locomotiveman, signalman, trainman.
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