Train Trivia Updated: 6/9/06

[Murphy Siding]

150-never seen it, but I'm an optimist[:)]

[Anonymous]

12/26/05

The Mikado that set a world record in 1925 for the longest distance for a freight run without uncoupling from her train was owned by what railroad?

1. Northern Pacific
2. Southern
3. Norfolk Western
4. Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe
Northern Pacific their Mikado(2-8-2) class locomotive set the record by hauling a freight from the Pacific Coast to the Twin Cities without uncoupling form her train.

Source: Catskill Archive.com

[blhanel]

I'll guess #4, AT&SF.

[Murphy Siding]

I would guess AT&SFalso

[rrandb]

NP Was it run just for the record or did it just work out that way??

[Anonymous]

I doubt it was run to beat the record, but I am not sure.

[Anonymous]

12/27/05

At the Portland, Oregon depot, what currently powers the clock in the tower?
1. Electricity
2. A diesel engine
3. It doesn't work any more
4. It is wound by hand
The clock with a pendulum that weighs 900 pounds has to be would by hand every week.
Source: Trains Magazine

[Murphy Siding]

Since the topic is train trivia, I'll say #2 a diesel engine

[miniwyo]

I believe its wound by hand.

[rrandb]

4 wound by hand

[Anonymous]

12/28/05

What railroad advertisied their "Great Big Baked Potato"

1. Great Northern
2. Northern Pacific
3. Idaho Northern & Pacific
4. Union Pacific
Source: CWRR.com

[traintownofcowee]

Run them till' there wheels fall off![(-D]
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Well...

[traintownofcowee]

Run them till' there wheels fall off![(-D]
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Well...

[Murphy Siding]

I would guess Great Norhern. JJ Hill and Co. spent a lot of time and effort trying to improve the farm production in the northern tier. This sounds like it would be a good slogan to use on passenger trains passing through Idaho.

[CShaveRR]

Definitely Northern Pacific.

(As for the depot clock, you used to be able to set your clocks by the trains that went through. Try doing that today!)

[Anonymous]

There is no question it is Northern Pacifc the Baked Potato wasn't it like a Quarter of a Pound or something?

[rrandb]

NP and it was advertised for the dinner car on what train ____________????? bonus points ENJOY

[Anonymous]

Quarter of a pound?? That's no Idaho potato; this is a Idaho potato.


Man I really had 'em fooled on the Model Railroader forum, you guys are sharp. You guessed it, NP.
As for the bonus I know, so I won't give it away it, but I will give a hint. It was also advertised as airconditioned, in the same add even.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by rrandb

NP and it was advertised for the dinner car on what train ____________????? bonus points ENJOY

The North Coast Limited

[Anonymous]

12/29/05

When Union Pacific's heritage units were painted, about how many gallons of paint were required?

1. 54
2. 39
3. 46
4. 60
Source: Trains Magazine
Don't forget the bonus, from rrandb, to yesterdays question.
For what train where Nothern Pacific's 2-5 pound baked potoes advertised and served on? North Coast Limited

[Anonymous]

My guess would be number 54 Gallons. For the Bonus North Coast Limited.

[Murphy Siding]

I'll guess 39 gallons / North Coast Limited

5 pound potato!!!! Are you pulling my leg?[C=:-)]

[rvos1979]

Are we talking just the paint or paint and primer?? #2 for just paint, #4 for paint and primer.

When the WSOR paints things, though............

Randy

[Anonymous]

Paint and Primer, Randy.
Murphy, no I am not pulling your leg take a look at this.

It really did weigh five pounds!

[Anonymous]

12/30/05

What railroad had the yellowstone bears in their advertisements?

1. Duluth Massabe & Iron Range
2. Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe
3. Union Pacific
4. Western Pacific
Source: Union Pacific webstie.

[Anonymous]

My Guess is Number 3 Union Pacific.

[Anonymous]

1/9/06

What railroad was named "Most Military Friendly Employer in America" for 2005?

1. BNSF
2. Union Pacific
3. CSX
4. Norfolk Southern
Source: Winkipedia Encyclopedia

[Anonymous]

Union Pacific.

[Murphy Siding]

I would guess NS

[Anonymous]

1/10/06

What was the maximum speed the speedometer on a Hiawatha Hudson would read?

1. 120 mph
2. 90 mph
3. 150 mph
4. Didn't have one anyways
Although they regularly exceded it the speedometer pegged out at 120 mph; leaving historians to forever wonder just how fast could they really go.
Source: Classic Trains