Section Gang (Noun)
Meaning
A work crew assigned to a section of a railroad.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The section gang was responsible for maintaining the tracks and signals on their assigned stretch of railroad.
- A typical section gang consisted of a foreman and several laborers who worked together to keep the railroad in good condition.
- The section gang worked tirelessly to repair the damaged tracks after the derailment.
- Each section gang was equipped with a truck and a variety of tools to help them perform their duties.
- The railroad company relied on its section gangs to keep the trains running safely and on schedule.