Bakehead

Bakehead
Slang term for a locomotive fireman.
Baldwin
Baldwin Locomotive Works; also a locomotive built by Baldwin.

Bakehead
Slang term for a locomotive fireman.
Ballast
Cinders, crushed rock, or gravel placed on the roadbed to hold track ties in place and to promote uniform drainage.

Bakehead Fireman (because his head was near the door of firebox when shoveling coal) Ball (of a Rail) The head of the rail Balloon Track Railroad track in the shape of a teardrop used to reverse the direction of a train.

Bakehead Fireman (because his head was near the door of firebox when shoveling coal) Beans, ...

See also: Siding, Passenger train, Signal, Track, Throttle