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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(US, rail transport) 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.
Use trainmaster when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Trainmaster means (US, rail transport) A superintendent or supervisor of a freight railroad, responsible for train movements, crew assignments, derailments and more..
Common synonyms include dispatcher, yardmaster.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
In the past, trainmasters were promoted brakemen or conductors who retained their union seniority.
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