Borrowed Railroad Terms :

The Underground Railroad borrowed many of the same names associated with actual railroads: “Depots” and “stops” were places where slaves hid. “Passengers” were the escaping slaves. “Conductors” helped move people from place to place.

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FREEDOM TRAIN was another name for the Underground Railroad.

A person who planned the escape route and made contacts was called a/an AGENT.

A person who directly helped escaping slaves from one station to another was called a/an CONDUCTOR.

Taking escaping slaves from station to station was called FORWARDING.

A STATION MASTER was a keeper or owner of a station, or safe place.

Escaping slaves helped by Underground Railroad workers were called BAGGAGE.

The end of the railroad line was called TERMINUS. This also referred to freedom or Ontario, Canada.

A STATION was a place of temporary safety.

Person who helped escaping slaves as a conductor or agent was called a/an OPERATOR.

A STOCKHOLDER was a person who donated money, food, and clothing.

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