Car Toad, Car Tonk
Car inspector who checked the condition freight and passenger cars and conducted the air brake tests.
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Car Toad
Slang term for a railroad car repairer.
Car Whacker
Slang term for a railroad car cleaner.
CAR KNOCKER"Car inspector or car repairer-from the early custom of tapping the wheels to detect flaws. Also called car whacker; and car toad (because he squats while inspecting), car tink, and car tonk
CAR-SEAL HAWK"Railroad policeman ...
 See also: Gauge, Track, Freight car, Train, Section
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