Yardmaster

Quick meaning: Yardmaster is a noun meaning A railway employee who is in charge of a railway yard.

Meaning

A railway employee who is in charge of a railway yard.

Example Sentences

Each evening the Yardmaster in charge of each yard prepares a list of the freight trains (booked and special) which he proposes to run next day.

The London Midland Region has announced receipt of authority from the Ministry of Transport to resume the reconstruction of Stafford station and layout, interrupted at the Minister's behest; contracts have now been placed for the erection of the new station buildings and the yardmaster's office.

Word Forms

• yardmasters

Synonyms for yardmaster

Depending on context, synonyms include dispatcher, trainmaster.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include trainmaster, dispatcher, yardsman, shedmaster, waymaster, roadmaster.

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