Snake A switchman belonging to the SUNA, the Switchman's Union of North America. Snipe The title of a track laborer or Gandy dancer. One who builds or repairs railroad track.
A switchman belonging to the SUNA, the Switchman's Union of North America.
Snakehead
A rail that comes loose from the ties and pierces the floor of a car. A fairly common accident with the strap-iron rails of the early 19th century.
The union that represented true Switchmen was SUNA, the Switchman's Union of North America. It was merged into the United Transportation Union in 1969 and for all practical purposes; this craft has been negotiated away on most properties by the UTU.
SUNA Initials of Switchmens Union of North America Superior Train A train having precedence over another train.
 See also: Siding, Passenger train, Train, Operation, Spring Switch
  
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