Train Trivia 11/25/05

Trains Magazine General Discussion
1

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.
2

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

3

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!
Matthew

4

I have seen pictures, On the Cowcatcher

5

Cowcatcher.

6

Cowcatcer definately. Old Teddy just seems like that kind of fella.