Footplate
Pronunciation: /ˈfʊtˈpɫeɪt/
Footplate (noun)
- The area where a train driver stands to control the train.
- The part of a locomotive where controls are located and operated.
Examples
- The engineer stood on the footplate, ready to start the journey.
- Standing on the footplate, the driver felt the power of the locomotive.
Common collocations: stand on the footplate, footplate experience, operate from the footplate, footplate duties