Bail

BAIL IT IN"Feed the locomotive firebox

BAKE HEAD"Locomotive fireman. Also called bell ringer, blackie, and many other names scattered throughout this glossary
BALING-WIRE MECHANIC"A man of little mechanical ability ...

Bail
By moving the independent brake handle sideways, the engineer can release locomotive brake cylinder pressure that is due to an automatic brake application (a brake pipe pressure reduction).

Anyhow, his wife became fed up with his illegal activities and having to frequently throw some bail to spring him from the slammer. The drinking also became unbearable and she tossed him out.

Bail
RAILWAYS. A term used in the USA. By moving the independent brake handle sideways, the train driver can release the locomotive brake cylinder pressure caused by an automatic brake application.

Second, it s a LOT easier to bail out of an open vehicle than a closed one. When you re in a soft-skinned vehicle and the shooting starts, you want to find cover.

See also: Point, Cab, Crew, Engine, Train