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I work on the railway so I know what the following terms mean but?

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where do they come from Caped as in a full cancellation ans pined as in a partial cancellation

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  1. I'm glad you know what it means, as I can't understand what you're on about


  2. What R.R. do you work for, We have never heard of this in U.S.

  3. what are you talking about?!?!

  4. No idea mate but i think you mean capped and pinned!

  5. Get out more, son!

  6. I presume they are like the phonetic alphabet - terms that were distinct enough as not to be confused.  See site below for full list.

  7. its just control dept jargon/slang

  8. No ideas really, they're just as old as time. Seeing as you've asked, then i'd be interested myself.

  9. the caped crusader pined for -- Lois lane ?

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