footplate (Meaning)
Wordnet
footplate (n)
the platform in the cab of a locomotive on which the engineer stands to operate the controls
Webster
footplate (n.)
See Footboard (a).
Synonyms & Antonyms of footplate
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
footplate Sentence Examples
- The engineer peered out of the footplate, his eyes scanning the track ahead.
- The driver's footplate was well-worn, bearing witness to countless hours of operation.
- The steam locomotive's footplate shook violently as it sped down the line.
- The footplate was crowded with instruments and controls, each one vital to the train's operation.
- The footplate offered a unique perspective on the railway, as the engineer could observe both the track and the surrounding landscape.
- The footplate was a testament to the skill and dedication of the engineers who operated the trains.
- The pristine footplate of the newly restored locomotive gleamed in the sunlight.
- The footplate was a dangerous place to be, as the train could derail or collide with another object.
- The driver had to keep a firm grip on the footplate controls, especially on steep gradients or tight curves.
- The footplate was a lifeline, connecting the engineer to the locomotive and the railway itself.
FAQs About the word footplate
the platform in the cab of a locomotive on which the engineer stands to operate the controlsSee Footboard (a).
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The engineer peered out of the footplate, his eyes scanning the track ahead.
The driver's footplate was well-worn, bearing witness to countless hours of operation.
The steam locomotive's footplate shook violently as it sped down the line.
The footplate was crowded with instruments and controls, each one vital to the train's operation.
