Train Trivia 11/25/05

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Anonymous

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Train Trivia 11/25/05

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 25, 2005 10:14 PM

When traveling through Africa on a train, president Teddy Roosevelt had a special seat built ________ so he could observe the wildlife?

1. On the Cowcatcher
2. On top of the tender
3. On top of a passenger car
4. Hanging off the side of the train.

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Modelcar

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, November 25, 2005 10:22 PM

...Without using research, I'll say on the cowcatcher as he was that kind of a fellow.

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trainboyH16-44

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Posted by trainboyH16-44 on Friday, November 25, 2005 10:53 PM

I know that Lady Agnes MacDonald rode through the Canadian Rockies on the cowcatcher, so I'm gonna guess that one. Plus logic dictates that everywhere else would either smokey or have clearance issues, or a big danger of falling off and dying!
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miniwyo

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Posted by miniwyo on Saturday, November 26, 2005 3:07 AM

I have seen pictures, On the Cowcatcher

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