Dead Heading
Traveling from one point to another by an employee who has received orders for such travel from his supervisor.
Rarer nails value in 100's of dollar range to collectors Dead Head A railroad employee traveling on a pass. Dead Man Usually a foot pedal that was pressed by the engineer.
Dead Heading US term for empty train or light engine running. Deadman A safety device, commonly known as 'the deadman's handle', fitted to master controllers to ensure driver attention during driving in single-manned cabs.
 See also: Special, Track, Semaphore, Tangent, Passenger car
  
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