section gang

noun

, Railroads.

1. a group of workers who take care of a section of railroad track.

Word History and Origins

Origin of section gang¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

There were some Mexicans from the section gang drinking beer at a table in the corner and three Navajos slouching on stools at the bar.

From Literature

I come here in 1872 and railroaded 30 years, on the section gang and in the shops.

From Project Gutenberg

So Veto hangs round the house a lot, because old Archibald's blind and Fred's generally always on the road with the Erie section gang.

From Project Gutenberg

The section men were good fellows, only sometimes we would get into a storm miles from a section gang and strike a place where we couldn't see a thing.

From Project Gutenberg

I'd rather be outside with some section gang if I could.

From Project Gutenberg