So you think you know about Trains? - Pt 2

[gremlin1812]

Canadian National Railway steam locomotive 6060 "The Spirit of Alberta" was assembled in Canada's Montreal Locomotive Works in October 1944. Initially used on short freight runs in central Canada, the 6060 was assigned in 1945 to the prestigious continent-wide passenger excursions. Its sleek design, emphasized by its conical nose and running boards, and its capacity to travel great distances without being spelled off, made it ideal for passenger traffic. In the mid-1950s, it was converted from coal to fuel oil. Retired from active service in the early 1960s.

Barrie

 

[ZecMurphy]

In what year did preserved Canadian National Railways steam locomotive 6060 enter service?

Preserved Canadian National Railways steam locomotive 6060 entered service in 1944.





This weeks question:
For what purpose was the London and South Western Railway’s (LSWR) one-off F9 class locomotive number 733 (nicknamed ‘The Bug’) built for?

 

[captainkman]

It was built as a self-propelled inspection car.

Kieran.

 

[teddytoot]

It was built for Dugald Drummond in 1899 as an inspection car. After his death in 1912 his successor Urie had no use for it and it was transferred to service stock in 1913. It was renumbered to 58S in 1924. The only further use made of it was in 1932 when it was used to haul an ex-SECR six-wheeled coach around Southampton docks to show visiting parties the construction of the New (now Western) Docks. It was then stored at Eastleigh and condemned in 1940.

 

[ZecMurphy]

For what purpose was the London and South Western Railway’s (LSWR) one-off F9 class locomotive number 733 (nicknamed ‘The Bug’) built for?

The London and South Western Railway’s one-off ‘F9’ class locomotive, number 733 (nicknamed ‘The Bug’) was built as Dugald Drummond's ‘Inspection Cab’/personal rail transport on the LSWR during his time as both Locomotive Superintendent and Running Superintendent.




This weeks question:
Which Australian steam locomotive was given the nickname ‘Healthy Hilda’ (among other nicknames)?

 

[trainman7616]

H220 "Heavy Harry" 4-8-4 (Healthy Hilda)

 

[ZecMurphy]

Which Australian steam locomotive was given the nickname ‘Healthy Hilda’ (among other nicknames)?

The Australian steam locomotive given the nickname ‘Healthy Hilda’ was the Victorian Railways H class #220, otherwise known as ‘Heavy Harry’ by railway enthusiasts.




This weeks question:
What was the last steam locomotive to run at over 100MPH (160KM/H), and when was this run undertaken?

 

[ZecMurphy]

What was the last steam locomotive to run at over 100MPH (160KM/H), and when was this run undertaken?

The last steam locomotive to run at over 100MPH (160KM/H) was DR 18 201, on the 5th of May 2002.







This weeks question:
Which steam locomotive is seen in O. Winston Link’s photograph ‘Eastbound Hotshot’?

 

[AMTRAKwannabe]

NVM, counted the wheels, all I know now is it's a 2-6-6-4...

 

[pcas1986]

Looks rather like a N&W 2-6-6-4 Class A but I don't know much about U.S. locos. What a great photo! A train, aircraft (on the screen) (Sabre jet?) and 1950's cars.

I miss Drive Ins. Youtube doesn't have the same attraction.

 

[flyboy559]

It was N&W Class A #1242

 

[ZecMurphy]

Which steam locomotive is seen in O. Winston Link’s photograph ‘Eastbound Hotshot’?

The steam locomotive seen in O. Winston Link’s photograph ‘Eastbound Hotshot’ is Norfolk and Western A class #1242.






This weeks question:
What is the purpose of the ‘damper’ on a steam locomotive?

 

[Zeldaboy14]

To keep the engine cool if it gets too hot.

 

[Bill69]

The damper on a steam loco is the same as a damper on any fire, it slows down the burn rate.

Cheers,
Bill69

 

[racefanwfo]

the damper is a valve which controls the fire by regulating the amount of air that can reach the fire.

 

[dalesaylor]

Trivia question on dampers.

The damper is used to adjust how much air/oxygen is fed to the fuel in the engine.

Welcome to the Trains Trivia of the Week thread.

Every Wednesday we will ask you a question here related to trains, and you will have a week to answer the question. Next Wednesday, we will update the previous week's answer and put in a new question again. You can use this thread to discuss your answers.

If you have a trivia question which you want to be featured in this section, email it through to trainznews@n3vgames.com along with the answer.

So you are a ferroequinologist......right?

Last week's answer:

The steam locomotive seen in O. Winston Link’s photograph ‘Eastbound Hotshot’ is Norfolk and Western A class #1242.

This week's question:
What is the purpose of the ‘damper’ on a steam locomotive?​

 

[ZecMurphy]

What is the purpose of the ‘damper’ on a steam locomotive?

The purpose of the ‘damper’ on a steam locomotive is to control the flow of air into the firebox, through the firebed, which in turn allows the fireman to control the fire by reducing the oxygen available to be burned.





This weeks question:
What does the acronym ‘MU’ mean in relation to diesel locomotives?

 

[judahGrice]

The purpose of the ‘damper’ on a steam locomotive is to control the flow of air into the firebox, through the firebed, which in turn allows the fireman to control the fire by reducing the oxygen available to be burned.





This weeks question:
What does the acronym ‘MU’ mean in relation to diesel locomotives?

M=Multiple U=Units. MU=Multiple Units.

 

[benjaminw]

Multiple unit

 

[ZecMurphy]

What does the acronym ‘MU’ mean in relation to diesel locomotives?

In relation to diesel locomotives, the acronym ‘MU’ means multiple unit’. This is the system that allows multiple diesel locomotives to be electrically coupled to allow one crew to operate all locomotives together.








This weeks question:
Which company built the single cylinder locomotive used at the Nether Heyford Brickworks tramway in the United Kingdom?