Hi,
Thanks very much for this comment. It help me to think about my ideals.
Tks again and pls keep posting.
Posted By Engineercub on 07 Jan 2009 07:32 PM
I can give you some names ^^
Locomotive Engineer - That is what I do, run the trains. Engineers are also referred to as Hogheads, Throttle Jockeys, Runners, and if you are real unlucky Appleknockers.
Conductor/Brakeman - This job title refers to a switchperson who works on the road and is essentially in charge of the train.
Switchman/Foreman - This job refers to a switchperson who works locally in a Yard. Foreman is in charge of the yard job and the Switchman aids the foreman by strategically throwing switches for him and helping him couple up blocks of cars.
Utility Man - This job refers to someone who arms E.O.Ts on the end of departing road trains
Herder - This job refers to someone who lines switches for inbound trains to keep them moving and elliminate the train's Conductor from having to dismount the train and throw the switches.
Retarder - This job is the person who activates retarders in a Hump Yard.
Yardmaster - This job is in charge of calling the shots for yard jobs, giving them their work, and overseeing their progress. There can be multiple Yardmasters in charge of different areas of the same yard.
Trainmaster - This is the person who is in charge of a section of the railroad, either on the road or in the yard, who makes sure the trains are departing in a timely fashion and taking care of any problems that arise.
Road Foreman of Engines - This is the person in charge of training, disciplining, and providing information for Engineers.
Train Dispatcher - This is the person who typically sits at a computer and lines trains into and out of sidings, designates train meets, provides permission to operate main line switches, and gives a train permission to enter main track territory.
R.C.O. (Remote Control Operator) - This is a job designed to terminate other jobs. It is basically a Foreman who was given a remote control box to eliminate the need for Engineers as well as Switchmen in Yard service.
Cub - This is an employee in training.
Turned Loose - This is an employee that has completed training and is marked up to perform service.
Foamer - This is an employee who works for the railroad and is generally teased and made fun of by other employees because they love trains.
In The Closet - This refers to a Foamer that doesn't want anyone at the railroad to know they love trains lest they be the victim of ridicule.
Oldhead - This refers to someone who has been at the railroad before I was even born and they are close to retirement.
Crewcaller - This is the person who also sits at a computer and calls people at their homes to get their butts into work.
Switchtender - This is someone who is called on rare occasions to line switches for trains on the main line when the switches loose power because of Storms or Curfews. (Curfews are times when main line track is being repaired)
Hostlers - This is a crew that prepares consists of locomotives and attaches them to outbound trains and serve to elliminate unnecessary loss of time and promote timely train departures.
Clerk - This is someone who drives railroaders to their trains and from their trains. They also tidy up dirty railroad environments.
Dead - This refers to a railroad employee that has reached 12 hours on duty and can no longer by law perform service. (example: Hey Charlie, are you guys dead yet?")
If I can think of some more I will let you know but this should help out ^^
-Will
