Plural of trainman

irregular plural

The plural of trainman is trainmen.

Forms of trainman

Fourth, if there is a shortage of motive power or of trainmen, it is generally the lower orders of freight train which have to be curtailed or cancelled altogether.1961 March, Warren Smith, “The problems of train regulation - a study of operation at Trent”, in Trains Illustrated, page 169
Union trainmen stopped traffic on six midcontinent railroads with an unheralded strike yesterday, but some railroads said they expected to resume service by early today.1964 June 16, “Surprise Strike Stops Traffic On 6 Railroads”, in The Indianapolis Star, volume 62, number 11, Indianapolis, Ind., page 3. From the entry unheralded
When the trains meet, the points of the loop are operated from the lineside by the trainmen or brakesmen specially carried for this job.1959 October, J. N. Westwood, “The Railways of Canada: Part One”, in Trains Illustrated, page 500. From the entry brakesman
In perhaps the most ill-advised innovation, the IC took all its trainmen, gatepersons, and ticket agents out of the traditional blue railroad uniforms and into airline-style clothing.1993, Alan R. Lind, “The Railroad Within a Railroad: IC’s Chicago Suburban Lines”, in From the Lakes to the Gulf: The Illinois Central…. From the entry gateperson

What is the plural of trainman?: The plural of trainman is trainmen.
Is trainman countable?: Trainman is a countable noun.

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