Train Trivia 4/24/06 (ANSWERED)

[cacole]

This sounds like a law pushed through the state legislature in an attempt to aggravate their rivals more than any other purpose.

[Texas Zepher]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Lotus098

An old Washington law stated that 'A dog must be carried near the cowcatcher to scare livestock from the tracks.' Only one railroad ever followed this what was the railroad?

I am guessing the Northern Pacific, just because it was one of the first and probably the reason for the law. I am certain no one continued the practice for very long.

[Anonymous]

James, this is a good use of bandwidth, poll-wise. Keep up the good work.

My answer is the C&WW.

[trainboyH16-44]

I doubt that a larger railroad would abide by this law, and I always laughed at Walla-walla...

[Anonymous]

I'm with DSF.

[Darth Santa Fe]

I'll say "Columbia & Walla Walla," because the "Walla Walla" sounds as odd as the law.[:D]

[Anonymous]

An old Washington law stated that 'A dog must be carried near the cowcatcher to scare livestock from the tracks.' Only one railroad ever followed this what was the railroad?
Columbia & Walla Walla
You bet I'll keep this up.[:)]