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Domaine(s) : - appellation de personne
appellation d'emploi
- chemin de fer
matériel de traction ferroviaire


anglais
français

locomotive engineer
conducteur de locomotive n. m.



Sous-entrée(s) :
synonyme(s)
locomotive engine driver

quasi-synonyme(s)
engine driver
engineer [United States]
locomotive-driver
head driver
engineman

Note(s) :
Operates locomotive to transport passengers and freight on railway: Compares watch with that of train conductor and standard clock, noting any variations. Inspects assigned locomotive unit. Tests electrical cables connecting controls of units, by isolating and testing each unit and operating controls from leading unit. Ensures ground relays are set, sand boxes and crankcases are topped up, and that air compressors contain sufficient oil for trip. Tests operation of heater boilers and ensures that there is sufficient fuel and water on board. Conducts brake tests to ensure that brakes of cars are operative from locomotive cab. Operates throttle, air brakes and other controls, and interprets train orders, block or semaphore signals, and railroad rules and regulations to drive locomotive safely and on schedule. Talks to members of crew and traffic control personnel over radiotelephone to give and receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays or oncoming trains. Observes track to see that it is clear of obstacles. Inspects locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipment. May call out road signals to fireman for verification to avoid errors in interpretation. May prepare reports of accidents, unscheduled stops or delays. May be designated according to type of traffic assigned; for example. Railway Engineer, Freight; Railway Engineer, Passenger.
din GDT


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Note added at 1 hr (2008-06-19 19:13:57 GMT)
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cu observatia ca "engineer' e pt US English
Railroad engineer
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A railroad engineer's workplace on a German ICE-Train
A workplace in Rigi cogwheel electric trainA railroad engineer, railway engineer, locomotive engineer, train operator, train driver or engine driver is a person who operates a railroad locomotive and train. The engineer is the person in charge of and responsible for the locomotive(s). He or she is also in charge of the mechanical operation of the train, the speed of the train and all train handling. The engineer shares with the conductor/guard, who is in charge of the train, responsibility for the safe operation of the train and application of the rules and procedures of the railway company.

On many railroads, the career progression is one that starts as an assistant conductor (brakeman), conductor and finally, engineer. In the United States the engineer is required to be certified and re-certified every 2-3 years.[1]

In India, an engine driver begins his or her career as a Diesel Assistant or Electrical Assistant (in case of electric locomotives). He/she would then get promoted on a scale B,A and A Special. 'A Special' Drivers drive one of the fastest and important trains on the route.[2]

In New Zealand, parts of Australia, the United States and Canada 'Train Drivers' are known as 'Locomotive Engineers'. In other parts of Australia they are known as 'Locomotive Operators' or 'Locomotive Drivers'.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railroad_engineer

daca e pt UK sau alta tara exclusiv USA atunci as merge cu "locomotive driver"