Glossary - 3
FLAG An assumed name used by boomers to leave a bad record behind FLYING LIGHT To pull a train of empties. Also to go on duty without eating FOG Steam FROG A device used in switches and crossings to allow wheels to cross other rails. Also a device for rerailing cars GANDY DANCER Track laborer GATE Switch GLORY String of empties GOAT Switch engine GUN See torpedo GUT Air hose HACK Caboose HEEL Car at end of the track with the brakes set. Sometimes it is used as a bumping block to catch other cars coming into the track HERALD Company symbol HIGHBALL Clear track. Signal meaning OK to go HIGHBALL THE GATE Not stopping to return switch to normal position HIGH DADDY Flying Switch HIGH IRON Main line or high speed track HIGH TAIL To go at high speed HOG Locomotive HOGGER Locomotive engineer or driver HOGHEAD See hogger HOLE Passing track on a single track line HOME GUARD An employee that stays with one company HOPPER A car with the bottom hinged for dumping. Used to haul coal, rock ballest, ect. HORSE OVER Throw the Johnson Bar into reverse HOT BOX Over heated journal on a car or engine HOTSHOT Fast train, extra fast employee, or a person that is or thinks he is a little better than others
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