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Not generally.  There are a few, like I understand use of the word "Stop" is now mandated, the traditional "That'll do" is now insufficient by itself and a rules violation.  "That'll do.  Stop" is more commonly heard than a simple "Stop" in my experience, though.


"Roll to" the new channel is fairly common.  "Go to" is, too.  Just "Roll channel" without mentioning channel number is not unknown.  They know what it ought to be.  On the other end just the channel number is heard, too.


Shortest exchange:

Engineer: "22"

Conductor: (click)


Colorful exchange:

Engineer:  "Roll Deuces"

Conductor: "Rolling Deuces"


I don't know if use of the traditional "Highball" is mandated, but it is certainly used almost universally.


On leaving Salem:

Conductor:  "Highball Salem on signal indication!"

Engineer: "Highball!"


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