BROWNIES"Demerits. This system is traced back to George R. Brown, general superintendent of the Fall Brook Railway (now part of the New York Central) in 1885.
Brownies In model railroading, demerits given to members of model railroad clubs for various infractions of operating rules; a form of good-natured punishment for making a mistake. BRT Initials of Brotherhood of Railrway Trainmen union.
Brownies Demerits issued by the superintendent for an infraction of the rules; a certain number means suspension and a greater number may mean dismissal. BRT ...
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