1 Later he was a brakeman, clerk, and machinistS helper.

2 The brakeman concatenated two freight cars.

3 The brakeman coupled two freight cars.

4 Chicago! Chicago! called the Brakeman, slamming open the door. They were rushing into a more crowded yard, alive with the clatter and clang of life.

5 The hearse was manned by a driver and a brakeman — both dressed in black and wearing top hats. The horses were white Percheron with black plumes on their heads.