The Law
How fast is restricted speed?
A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision, but not exceeding 20 miles per hour.
This was the state of the engineer who caused the collision of two CSX transportation freight trains in Carey Ohio.
What is inebriation.
Locomotives makes GADUNK GADUNK GADUNK sound at 40 mph
What is a flat spot
This is where the frame rests on the wheel sets and the axle receives lubrication.
What is a Journal Box.
The name of all California Zephyr passenger cars starts with this word.
What is Silver.
This piece of now illegal equipment is the reason why only the new guys had all their fingers.
What is the Link and Pin Coupler.
This Amtrak locomotive tried to murder its crew on 13 separate occasions in just two years as a result of poor design and weight distribution.
What is the EMD DSP40F.
Signal is eternally red but nothing is there.
What is a broken rail
This fitting can be removed to perform a 30 day boiler inspection and cleaning.
What are Washout Plugs.
This class of locomotive is the inspiration for the big blue dumpster that appears in my nightmares.
What is the LB&SCR class E2
According to pt 230.71 does a locomotive need to pass an orifice test?
What is no, it only need to perform one.
This was the name of the engineer who wrecked 346 on the Colorado And Southern.
Who is Eugene “Mickey” McGowen
Top of the boiler is flat and all accessories are missing.
What is the locomotive rolled over.
It’s like kicking cars but the locomotive is on the front.
What is a Dutch Drop.
This type of animal was employed by the Rio Grande Southern to herd sheep into stock cars at Ridgeway. Bonus points will be awarded if you can guess how the animal was paid.
What is a goat.
This piece of now illegal equipment is like a giant horn hook coupler but somehow more scary.
What is the Miller Hook and Platform.
D&RGW 458 derailed this many times while trying to rescue literally every single RGS locomotive after they had all gotten stuck in snow.
What is 4
Internal firebox sprinkler keeps turning on.
What are leaking staybolts/ruptured tubes/busted fusible plug.
This is the technical name for a wayside structure that houses vital signal equipment such as relays and processors. Its name is often used interchangeably with house and box.
What is a Signal Bungalow.
During WW2 the Rio Grande Southern hauled this material under the watchful eyes of the US Army.
What is Uranium.
You do not need this indicator to travel above 20 mph if you are not operating on the general system.
What is a speedometer.
A truck load of what was responsible for the final 28 PRR P5a’s being built with steeplecabs.
What are apples.
Sergeant body is now an aquarium.
What is a shattered water sight glass.
This is a special type of fitting that electrically connects a large cable to the web of the rail for signal or return current purposes.
What is a Cembre
This CB&Q locomotive was originally named Aeolus but crews gave her this nickname instead as it’s said to have a resemblance to a character from Popeye of the same name.
What is Alice The Goon.