switchmann.
/ˈswɪtʃmən/, U.S. /ˈswɪtʃmən/ A man who works a switch or set of switches on a railway; a pointsman.
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1843 Civil Engineer & Architect's Jrnl. 6 23/1 General regulations for police, superintendent, inspectors, constables, switchmen and gatekeepers.
1898 H. E. Hamblen Gen. Manager's Story x. 137 When an accident occurs, conductors, brakemen, and switchmen all unite to swear the blame on the unfortunate engineer.
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