So you think you know about Trains? - Pt 2

[Rio_Grande_Steam]

It is Denver and Rio Grande #1, the Montezuma

 

[ZecMurphy]

Which American railway company purchased the first narrow gauge 2-4-0 locomotive from the Baldwin Locomotive Works, as well as being the first locomotive purchased by that railway company.

The American railway company that purchased the first narrow gauge 2-4-0 locomotive from the Baldwin Locomotive Works was the Denver and Rio Grande Railway.

This weeks question:
In what year did Sir Nigel Gresley propose to the LNER a 4-8-2 ‘Mountain’ type steam locomotive, and what was the main factor that prevented this proposal from being designed/built?

 

[chris2001trainz2010]

I know the first part: 1939 (i think).

Keep calm and search Google,

 

[watemple]

Around 1938.
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/22384-the-lners-mountain/

 

[ZecMurphy]

In what year did Sir Nigel Gresley propose to the LNER a 4-8-2 ‘Mountain’ type steam locomotive, and what was the main factor that prevented this proposal from being designed/built?

Sir Nigel Gresley proposed to the LNER a 4-8-2 ‘Mountain’ type steam locomotive in 1939, however it was not proceeded with due to the outbreak of World War 2.

This weeks question:
Which British company built the South Maitland Railway Co’s 2-8-2T ‘10’ class steam locomotives?

 

[watemple]

They were built by the Beyer, Peacock & Company in Manchester.

 

[NedKelly123]

South Maitland Railway's 10 class 2-8-2T Locomotives were built by Beyer Peacock, the first in 1911, entering service in 1912, the last entered service in 1926.

 

[RodButterton]

Beyer Garrett

 

[ZecMurphy]

Which British company built the South Maitland Railway Co’s 2-8-2T ‘10’ class steam locomotives?

The South Maitland Railway Co’s 2-8-2T ‘10’ class steam locomotives were built by Beyer Peacock and Co.

This weeks question:
Which Australian company built, under license, all GM/EMD locomotives for Australia (and several other countries) until 2013?

 

[captainkman]

Which Australian company built, under license, all GM/EMD locomotives for Australia (and several other countries) until 2013?
Clyde Engineering.

Kieran.

 

[Zeldaboy14]

Clyde Engineering.

 

[ZecMurphy]

What is the purpose of the crosshead on a steam locomotive?

The purpose of the crosshead on a steam locomotive is to both transfer the energy from the piston to the connecting rod, and to ensure that the piston and piston rod are kept in alignment with the cylinders.
This weeks question:
What is the name of the Tennessee Valley Railroad’s Christmas themed train?

 

[UnumProvident155]

It is North Pole Limited

 

[ZecMurphy]

What is the name of the Tennessee Valley Railroad’s Christmas themed train?

The name of the Tennessee Valley Railroad’s Christmas themed train is “The North Pole Limited”.



This weeks question:
Which two classes of locomotive in the Victorian Railways had members fitted with Vauclain Compound cylinders?

 

[watemple]

The V Class 2-8-0, and the NA Class 2-6-2T A2. I guess...

 

[rbar_164]

VR V class as originally built by Baldwin and VR NG NA class numbers 2A and 4A

 

[AidynR761]

VR V CLASS 2-8-0 consolidation and VR a class tank locomotive

 

[Saturnr]

O. Winston Link pioneered night photography with his N&W Y 2-8-8-2s and A 2-6-6-4s He also practiced Railroad, and Industrial Photography, and his favorite engine was the N&W 382.

Saturnr

 

[ZecMurphy]

For what type of photography was the railway photographer O. Winston Link famous for, and a pioneer of?

The railway photographer O. Winstron Link was famous for, and a pioneer of, night time photography (particularly with railway themes).



This weeks question:
Who is Norman W. Muelner; for whom the Metra F40PHM-2 #200 is named after?

 

[watemple]

He was a trainmaster on the BN. He jumped off a train to help a train in an emergency, but was struck and killed by a passing suburban train. God bless his soul.