railhand
nounUK /ˈreɪlhænd/
US /ˈreɪlhænd/
A railhand is a person who works on a railway.
The railhand waved his flag to signal the train to stop.
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2. A worker who lays or repairs railway tracks.
The railhands replaced the old wooden ties along the line.
3. A person who helps load and unload trains at a station.
The railhand carried the crates from the platform onto the freight car.
4. A hand-operated lever or handle used on a railway car.
He pulled the railhand to set the brake on the wagon.