The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Brakeman \Brake"man\ (br[=a]k"man), n.; pl. Brakemen
   (br[=a]k"men).
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   1. (Railroads) A man in charge of a brake or brakes.
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   2. (Mining) The man in charge of the winding (or hoisting)
      engine for a mine.
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