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Blackie’s Railroad HandbookSlang Lingo signs signals definitions Soft Cover
Blackies Railroad Handbook Foxing on inside cover
All you ever wanted to know about railroad slang (lingo), signs, signals and definitions but didn't know wo to ask
Soft Cover (Stapled)
32 pages
Copyright 1976
CONTENTS
I. PERSONNEL 1
II. ENGINES 4
III. TRAINS 6
IV. YARDS 9
V. SWITCHING 10
VI. EQUIPMENT 11
VII. MAINTENANCE 12
VIII. SECURITY 13
IX. DISCIPLINE 14
X. MISCELLANEOUS LINGO 15
XI. SIGNS 20
XII. SIGNALS 24
XIII. DEFINITIONS 27
XIV. ABBREVIATIONS 30
XV. TESTS 31
FOREWORD
The following information was prepared for the benefit of railroad fans, hobbiests and historians in dedication to the memory of the many men and women who worked through the great steam-electric, interurban and deluxe passenger train era in every department of the railroad industry.
This courageous, close-knit group of railroad employees worked with pride, keeping these live steam-electric locomotives and deluxe passenger trains moving people and commodities throughout the land, helping to develop our America into the great nation we now cherish.
Being a retired rail, I had the great privilege of working in this steam-electric, inter-urban and deluxe passenger train era, 1920's through 1970's, for 35 years as passenger and freight conductor; also working through the depression years on many railroads and yards in various positions such as switchman, fireman, station-agent, telegrapher, baggage-man, yard clerk and section hand.
Having had all this experience I was able to compile this information which I sincerely hope you will read and use with pleasure.
DALE "BLACKIE" GOULD
A RAIL
Slang, Signs, signals and definitions of Railroad Workers among the various Departments, particularly during the Steam-Electric and Interurban Era and partly carried on at the present time This language sets Railroad Workers apart as it is the working device for handling situations and attitudes.
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