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The extra brakeman required in some states (such as Washington before the mid 60's) was commonly called the Swing Brakeman. He rode on the head end, in the tender "doghouse" if provided, or in a trailing unit of a diesel consist. He was especially useful in the steam era to help set the air brake retainers for downhill grades. He was also usually the lowest seniority train service employee, so he got many of the grunt jobs. 

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