Jordan: Why do trains go on tracks?
Israel: So that they don’t get lost.
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What is the difference between railroads and railways? The two words are frequently taken to mean the same thing, and are often used interchangeably. Most of the English-speaking world uses the term ‘railways,’ except for Americans, who have a preference for the term ‘railroads.’
A train was going very, very slowly, and a group of tourists were growing increasingly impatient. Finally, when it stopped for about the hundredth time, one of the tourists got out, walked to the front of the train, and asked the train-driver, “Can’t you go any faster?” “Oh, yes sir,” replied the driver, “But I’m not allowed to leave the train.”
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On a typical train, the locomotive is the vehicle that contains the engine or motor, the controls, and the engineer (driver or operator). The wheeled sections of trains that carry freight, passengers, or equipment are called cars. Cabooses were special cars that are mostly no longer in use, attached at the ends of trains, to carry train crewmembers, signaling devices, and repair tools and supplies.
Mary: What do you call a train loaded with bubble gum?
Marty: A chew-chew train
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Laura: I would like to take a train to Chicago.
Ticket Agent: I’m sorry, only qualified engineers are allowed to drive them.
Laura: Very well - may I go to Chicago by way of Buffalo?
Ticket Agent: I’m sorry; none of our buffalo go to Chicago.
Laura: Just let me have a round-trip ticket, please.
Ticket Agent: To where?
Laura: Back here, of course!
The word ‘train’ is derived from the Old French ‘trahiner,’ which derived from the even older Latin ‘trahere’ meaning ‘to pull’ or ‘to draw.’
Israel: So that they don’t get lost.
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What is the difference between railroads and railways? The two words are frequently taken to mean the same thing, and are often used interchangeably. Most of the English-speaking world uses the term ‘railways,’ except for Americans, who have a preference for the term ‘railroads.’
A train was going very, very slowly, and a group of tourists were growing increasingly impatient. Finally, when it stopped for about the hundredth time, one of the tourists got out, walked to the front of the train, and asked the train-driver, “Can’t you go any faster?” “Oh, yes sir,” replied the driver, “But I’m not allowed to leave the train.”
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On a typical train, the locomotive is the vehicle that contains the engine or motor, the controls, and the engineer (driver or operator). The wheeled sections of trains that carry freight, passengers, or equipment are called cars. Cabooses were special cars that are mostly no longer in use, attached at the ends of trains, to carry train crewmembers, signaling devices, and repair tools and supplies.
Mary: What do you call a train loaded with bubble gum?
Marty: A chew-chew train
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Laura: I would like to take a train to Chicago.
Ticket Agent: I’m sorry, only qualified engineers are allowed to drive them.
Laura: Very well - may I go to Chicago by way of Buffalo?
Ticket Agent: I’m sorry; none of our buffalo go to Chicago.
Laura: Just let me have a round-trip ticket, please.
Ticket Agent: To where?
Laura: Back here, of course!
The word ‘train’ is derived from the Old French ‘trahiner,’ which derived from the even older Latin ‘trahere’ meaning ‘to pull’ or ‘to draw.’
According to model railroad enthusiasts, model trains and toy trains are two completely different things. Sometimes in life, it is best not to disagree.
Trey: Why did the locomotive scream when it looked back?
Trevor: It was a freight of cargo.
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A British commuter hopped on a train to London and told the conductor he was going to Doncaster. “We don’t stop at Doncaster on Wednesdays,” said the conductor. “But I’ll tell you what, mate. We slow down at Doncaster to go through the junction. I’ll open the door, and you hop off. Mind you, we’re going fast. Hit the ground running so you don’t get pulled in by the train’s wake.” At Doncaster, the door opened, and the commuter hit the ground running. He was running so fast that his momentum carried him forward to the car ahead. There, another conductor opened the door, pulled him on board and, as the train resumed speed, said, “You’re mighty lucky I saw you, mate. This train doesn’t stop at Doncaster on Wednesdays.”
Clarabelle: What is the most difficult train to catch?
Maribel: The 12:50, because it’s 10 to 1 if you catch it.
Marcello: What kind of train do ballerinas travel in?
Arturo: Tutu trains.
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Jay: Why was the train telling jokes?
Robin: Because it was on a laugh-track.
Chuck: What kind of train has no wheels?
Norris: A train of thought.
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Sidney: If an electric train is traveling south, in which direction does the smoke go?
Cindy: There is no smoke, because it’s an electric train!
Trey: Why did the locomotive scream when it looked back?
Trevor: It was a freight of cargo.
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A British commuter hopped on a train to London and told the conductor he was going to Doncaster. “We don’t stop at Doncaster on Wednesdays,” said the conductor. “But I’ll tell you what, mate. We slow down at Doncaster to go through the junction. I’ll open the door, and you hop off. Mind you, we’re going fast. Hit the ground running so you don’t get pulled in by the train’s wake.” At Doncaster, the door opened, and the commuter hit the ground running. He was running so fast that his momentum carried him forward to the car ahead. There, another conductor opened the door, pulled him on board and, as the train resumed speed, said, “You’re mighty lucky I saw you, mate. This train doesn’t stop at Doncaster on Wednesdays.”
Clarabelle: What is the most difficult train to catch?
Maribel: The 12:50, because it’s 10 to 1 if you catch it.
Marcello: What kind of train do ballerinas travel in?
Arturo: Tutu trains.
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Jay: Why was the train telling jokes?
Robin: Because it was on a laugh-track.
Chuck: What kind of train has no wheels?
Norris: A train of thought.
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Sidney: If an electric train is traveling south, in which direction does the smoke go?
Cindy: There is no smoke, because it’s an electric train!
Get A Transfer
If you are on the Gloomy Line,
Get a transfer.
If you’re inclined to fret and pine,
Get a transfer.
Get off the track of doubt and gloom,
Get on the Sunshine Track - there’s room -
Get a transfer.
If you’re on the Worry Train,
Get a transfer.
You must not stay there and complain,
Get a transfer.
The Cheerful Cars are passing through,
And there’s lots of room for you -
Get a transfer.
If you’re on the Grouchy Track,
Get a transfer.
Just take a Happy Special back,
Get a transfer.
Jump on the train and pull the rope,
That lands you at the station Hope -
Get a transfer.
By Author Unknown
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If you are on the Gloomy Line,
Get a transfer.
If you’re inclined to fret and pine,
Get a transfer.
Get off the track of doubt and gloom,
Get on the Sunshine Track - there’s room -
Get a transfer.
If you’re on the Worry Train,
Get a transfer.
You must not stay there and complain,
Get a transfer.
The Cheerful Cars are passing through,
And there’s lots of room for you -
Get a transfer.
If you’re on the Grouchy Track,
Get a transfer.
Just take a Happy Special back,
Get a transfer.
Jump on the train and pull the rope,
That lands you at the station Hope -
Get a transfer.
By Author Unknown
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At some point before modern trains, people laid down metal tracks on roadways and built wagons with metal wheels to roll over them. The tramways initially ran on horsepower. Steam engines, diesel engines, and electric motors supplied by power from cables strung overhead, would come later.
The Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Trams are an iconic symbol of South Australia that have been transporting visitors to Granite Island for more than 100 years.
Garth: Why was the duck riding on the train?
Jethro: Because it was too far to waddle!
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A British commuter hopped on a train to London and told the conductor he was going to Doncaster. “We don’t stop at Doncaster on Wednesdays,” said the conductor. “But I’ll tell you what, mate. We slow down at Doncaster to go through the junction. I’ll open the door, and you hop off. Mind you, we’re going fast. Hit the ground running so you don’t get pulled in by the train’s wake.” At Doncaster, the door opened, and the commuter hit the ground running. He was running so fast that his momentum carried him forward to the car ahead. There, another conductor opened the door, pulled him on board and, as the train resumed speed, said, “You’re mighty lucky I saw you, mate. This train doesn’t stop at Doncaster on Wednesdays.”
“One stretch of track was so crooked we met ourselves coming back.” -Author Unknown
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Doctor Watson: How can you tell the train just went by?
Sherlock Holmes: You can see its tracks!
Doctor Watson: How will we find the missing train?
Sherlock Holmes: Follow its tracks!
Garth: Why was the duck riding on the train?
Jethro: Because it was too far to waddle!
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A British commuter hopped on a train to London and told the conductor he was going to Doncaster. “We don’t stop at Doncaster on Wednesdays,” said the conductor. “But I’ll tell you what, mate. We slow down at Doncaster to go through the junction. I’ll open the door, and you hop off. Mind you, we’re going fast. Hit the ground running so you don’t get pulled in by the train’s wake.” At Doncaster, the door opened, and the commuter hit the ground running. He was running so fast that his momentum carried him forward to the car ahead. There, another conductor opened the door, pulled him on board and, as the train resumed speed, said, “You’re mighty lucky I saw you, mate. This train doesn’t stop at Doncaster on Wednesdays.”
“One stretch of track was so crooked we met ourselves coming back.” -Author Unknown
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Doctor Watson: How can you tell the train just went by?
Sherlock Holmes: You can see its tracks!
Doctor Watson: How will we find the missing train?
Sherlock Holmes: Follow its tracks!
So you just woke up from a nap . . . slumbers can have strange consequences . . . just look at how much the world has changed while you slept . . . even trains are nearly unrecognizable!
“Are you going sixty miles an hour or is the train going sixty miles an hour and you’re just sitting still?” -J. Paul Getty
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Once upon a time in the American state of Texas, a law existing that stated, “when two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each train shall come to a full stop, and neither train shall proceed until the other has gone.”
“There’s a train at 4:04,” said Miss Jenny
“Four tickets I’ll take; have you any?”
Said the man at the door,
“Not four for 4:04,
For four for 4:04 is too many.”
-Author Unknown
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Railroads And Trains Facts
- Train track rails are made of steel, and train wheels are made of steel; the combination is literally steel on steel, a very efficient and effective mechanism.
- The two main types of trains are freight trains and passenger trains. Light rail trains are used mostly for passengers and sometimes small shipments of mail and packages. Light rail trains include electric trolleys and trams.
- Despite the constant improvements being made to air-filled, rubber-tire vehicles that move on asphalt and concrete roads, freight trains are still the best way to move extremely large and heavy items and bulk materials such as manufacturing equipment, mining and drilling equipment, military equipment, construction equipment, coal, and grain, particularly over long distances.
- Passenger trains and light rail can carry large numbers of people at high speeds between and within populated areas, which can help ease traffic congestion and provide transportation for people who are unable to drive, who have no vehicles, or who seek convenience.
Trey: Why did the locomotive scream when it looked back?
Trevor: It was a freight of cargo.
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Railroad Tracks And Trains Safety
Walking or playing on railroad tracks, on railroad bridges, or in railroad tunnels is never a good idea because trains move fast and can approach without any warning from engine noise, horns, or lights. The crew aboard the train may not see you on the tracks, and even if they do, they probably will not be able to stop the train in time to save you.
- Railroads are the private property of companies, governments, or utilities, and trespassing on private property can carry fines, incarceration, and other penalties.
- Can you think of other reasons to stay away from railroad tracks and trains?
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The Ombley-Wombley
Once upon a railroad track
The Ombley-Wombley sat.
Rumble clang,
Jumble jang,
Crumble bang -
And that’s the end of that.
By Peter Wesley-Smith
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Siderodromophobia is a persistent fear of railroads or of trains. Oh, my good-golly, what if I board a train and it never stops and I can never get off it? I’ll be stuck on the train forever!
“An old man with long gray whiskers came through the cars, selling popcorn, chewing gum, and candy. ‘Hey!’ said one of his customers. ‘I thought young boys were supposed to do your job.’ ‘I was a boy when this train started.’” -Thomas W. Jackson: “On A Slow Train Through Arkansas” (1903)
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Sasha: When does a snail go as fast as a train?
Ashley: When it’s on the train.
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At a station stop, the railroad’s president walked up to the locomotive and spoke to the engineer. “You were going 65 miles per hour and the speed limit is only 60 miles per hour, I saw it myself on the speedometer in the business car!” After a heated exchange, the engineer finally said, “You couldn’t possibly have been going 65, my speedometer said 60 miles per hour - and we never saw you go by us!”
The very first train reached a top speed of 8 kilometers (5 miles) per hour.
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Overheard: No, I did not miss my train. I just chased it out of the station because I didn’t like the looks of it!
The standard American railroad width of 1.4351 meters (4 feet and 8.5 inches) originated in the width of Roman war chariots. Former English subjects living in the United States of America designed the railroad system based on measurements of pre-railroad tramways built in England. The tramways were built using the same tools used to build wagons, which were also the same width. The reason wagons were built to that width is that otherwise, they would break during long treks across the old English roads. Those roads, built by the Romans, were full of ruts carved out by the wheels of Roman war chariots. All Roman chariots were built to a standard width of 1.4351 meters (4 feet and 8.5 inches), and so English wagons were built with wheels that would fit into those ruts. Thus, chariots of ancient Rome are the forerunners of modern trains.
Stella: How many train conductors does it take to change a light bulb?
Lester: Only one, but it doesn’t help, because he punches a hole in the new light bulb.
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Ricky: What do you call a train carrying a load of apples and bananas and oranges?
Martin: A tooty-fruity!
A ceremonial final strike of the hammer on 10 May 1869 marked the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in the United States of America.
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The longest railway in the world is the Trans-Siberian Railroad, built between the years 1891 and 1916. It is a network of railways connecting European Russia with the Russian Far East provinces. It is 9,288 kilometers (5,787 miles) long and spans 8 time zones.
Two trains were in a train yard. One train said to the other, “I traveled more than 1,000 kilometers yesterday!” The other train said, “That’s incredible - a talking train!”
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The highest railway in the world is in Peru, where the Central Railway climbs to 4,784 meters (15,694 feet) in altitude in the Galera tunnel, at a location 174 kilometers (108 miles) from Lima. Tourists take it to get to the world-renowned ruins of ancient Machu Picchu.
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Once upon a time in the American state of Texas, a law existing that stated, “when two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each train shall come to a full stop, and neither train shall proceed until the other has gone.”
“There’s a train at 4:04,” said Miss Jenny
“Four tickets I’ll take; have you any?”
Said the man at the door,
“Not four for 4:04,
For four for 4:04 is too many.”
-Author Unknown
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Railroads And Trains Facts
- Train track rails are made of steel, and train wheels are made of steel; the combination is literally steel on steel, a very efficient and effective mechanism.
- The two main types of trains are freight trains and passenger trains. Light rail trains are used mostly for passengers and sometimes small shipments of mail and packages. Light rail trains include electric trolleys and trams.
- Despite the constant improvements being made to air-filled, rubber-tire vehicles that move on asphalt and concrete roads, freight trains are still the best way to move extremely large and heavy items and bulk materials such as manufacturing equipment, mining and drilling equipment, military equipment, construction equipment, coal, and grain, particularly over long distances.
- Passenger trains and light rail can carry large numbers of people at high speeds between and within populated areas, which can help ease traffic congestion and provide transportation for people who are unable to drive, who have no vehicles, or who seek convenience.
Trey: Why did the locomotive scream when it looked back?
Trevor: It was a freight of cargo.
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Railroad Tracks And Trains Safety
Walking or playing on railroad tracks, on railroad bridges, or in railroad tunnels is never a good idea because trains move fast and can approach without any warning from engine noise, horns, or lights. The crew aboard the train may not see you on the tracks, and even if they do, they probably will not be able to stop the train in time to save you.
- Railroads are the private property of companies, governments, or utilities, and trespassing on private property can carry fines, incarceration, and other penalties.
- Can you think of other reasons to stay away from railroad tracks and trains?
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The Ombley-Wombley
Once upon a railroad track
The Ombley-Wombley sat.
Rumble clang,
Jumble jang,
Crumble bang -
And that’s the end of that.
By Peter Wesley-Smith
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Siderodromophobia is a persistent fear of railroads or of trains. Oh, my good-golly, what if I board a train and it never stops and I can never get off it? I’ll be stuck on the train forever!
“An old man with long gray whiskers came through the cars, selling popcorn, chewing gum, and candy. ‘Hey!’ said one of his customers. ‘I thought young boys were supposed to do your job.’ ‘I was a boy when this train started.’” -Thomas W. Jackson: “On A Slow Train Through Arkansas” (1903)
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Sasha: When does a snail go as fast as a train?
Ashley: When it’s on the train.
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At a station stop, the railroad’s president walked up to the locomotive and spoke to the engineer. “You were going 65 miles per hour and the speed limit is only 60 miles per hour, I saw it myself on the speedometer in the business car!” After a heated exchange, the engineer finally said, “You couldn’t possibly have been going 65, my speedometer said 60 miles per hour - and we never saw you go by us!”
The very first train reached a top speed of 8 kilometers (5 miles) per hour.
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Overheard: No, I did not miss my train. I just chased it out of the station because I didn’t like the looks of it!
The standard American railroad width of 1.4351 meters (4 feet and 8.5 inches) originated in the width of Roman war chariots. Former English subjects living in the United States of America designed the railroad system based on measurements of pre-railroad tramways built in England. The tramways were built using the same tools used to build wagons, which were also the same width. The reason wagons were built to that width is that otherwise, they would break during long treks across the old English roads. Those roads, built by the Romans, were full of ruts carved out by the wheels of Roman war chariots. All Roman chariots were built to a standard width of 1.4351 meters (4 feet and 8.5 inches), and so English wagons were built with wheels that would fit into those ruts. Thus, chariots of ancient Rome are the forerunners of modern trains.
Stella: How many train conductors does it take to change a light bulb?
Lester: Only one, but it doesn’t help, because he punches a hole in the new light bulb.
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Ricky: What do you call a train carrying a load of apples and bananas and oranges?
Martin: A tooty-fruity!
A ceremonial final strike of the hammer on 10 May 1869 marked the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in the United States of America.
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The longest railway in the world is the Trans-Siberian Railroad, built between the years 1891 and 1916. It is a network of railways connecting European Russia with the Russian Far East provinces. It is 9,288 kilometers (5,787 miles) long and spans 8 time zones.
Two trains were in a train yard. One train said to the other, “I traveled more than 1,000 kilometers yesterday!” The other train said, “That’s incredible - a talking train!”
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The highest railway in the world is in Peru, where the Central Railway climbs to 4,784 meters (15,694 feet) in altitude in the Galera tunnel, at a location 174 kilometers (108 miles) from Lima. Tourists take it to get to the world-renowned ruins of ancient Machu Picchu.
Ernie: How do trains hear?
Barney: Through their engine-ears!
Trains And Railroads Quiz
- From what material are train tracks and train wheels made?
- What are the two main types of trains, based on what they carry?
“Know the name of the station you’re headed for. It’s a help in catching the right train.” -Author Unknown: “Agents Record” (1915), Volume 10, Issue 5, page 4, ‘The Real Salesman’ (“Agents Record” is a publication of the National Casualty Company)
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Trains And Railroads Quiz Answers
- Train tracks and train wheels are made of steel.
- The two main types of trains, based on what they carry, are freight trains and passenger trains.
A man was traveling across the country by train. He kept getting off at every station to buy a ticket till the next station. When the train reached the destination, the other passengers asked him why he bought a ticket at each stop instead of buying a single ticket for the entire trip. The man replied that his doctor had advised him against taking long journeys.
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Clyde: What is the difference between a railroad guard and a teacher?
Claude: One minds the trains, and the other trains the mind.
Which was invented first: the train, or the railroad tracks?
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Problem: Trains travel from one town to another town all day always on the same track, always going nonstop, and always at the same speed. The 12:00 noon train took 80 minutes to complete the trip but the 4:00 p.m. train took an hour and 20 minutes. Why?
Solution: 80 minutes is the same as an hour and 20 minutes, so both trains ran in the same amount of time.
“Before the railroad . . . you simply could not transport agricultural goods more than one hundred miles by land. By that mile marker, the horses or oxen would have eaten as much as they could pull. Either you found a navigable water course . . . or you were stuck in bare self-sufficiency for all of your staples . . . overwhelmingly, what you wore, ate, and used to pass your hours was made within your local township, or dearly bought.” -J. Bradford DeLong: “Slouching Towards Utopia: An Economic History of the Twentieth Century” (2022)
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Passenger to railroad engineer: “What’s the use of having a train schedule if the trains are always late?”
Railroad engineer: “How would we know they were late, if we didn’t have a schedule?”
“Dear Mr. President: The canal system of this country is being threatened by a new form of transportation known as ‘railroads’ . . . As you may well know, Mr. President, ‘railroad’ carriages are pulled at the enormous speed of 15 miles per hour by ‘engines’ which, in addition to endangering life and limb of passengers, roar and snort their way through the countryside, setting fire to crops, scaring the livestock, and frightening women and children.” -Martin Van Buren (born Maarten Van Buren (1782 - 1862)) (1830)
Aubrey: What kind of bubble gum do railroaders prefer?
Audrey: Chattanooga Chew Chew.
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Austin: What do you call an engineer on the first day of the job?
Dustin: A trainee.
“I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it.” -Paul Theroux
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We are MFOL! . . . all aboard that’s coming aboard! Choo, choo! Chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-chug-a! Choo, choo! Clickety-clack! Clickety-clack!
Barney: Through their engine-ears!
Trains And Railroads Quiz
- From what material are train tracks and train wheels made?
- What are the two main types of trains, based on what they carry?
“Know the name of the station you’re headed for. It’s a help in catching the right train.” -Author Unknown: “Agents Record” (1915), Volume 10, Issue 5, page 4, ‘The Real Salesman’ (“Agents Record” is a publication of the National Casualty Company)
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Trains And Railroads Quiz Answers
- Train tracks and train wheels are made of steel.
- The two main types of trains, based on what they carry, are freight trains and passenger trains.
A man was traveling across the country by train. He kept getting off at every station to buy a ticket till the next station. When the train reached the destination, the other passengers asked him why he bought a ticket at each stop instead of buying a single ticket for the entire trip. The man replied that his doctor had advised him against taking long journeys.
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Clyde: What is the difference between a railroad guard and a teacher?
Claude: One minds the trains, and the other trains the mind.
Which was invented first: the train, or the railroad tracks?
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Problem: Trains travel from one town to another town all day always on the same track, always going nonstop, and always at the same speed. The 12:00 noon train took 80 minutes to complete the trip but the 4:00 p.m. train took an hour and 20 minutes. Why?
Solution: 80 minutes is the same as an hour and 20 minutes, so both trains ran in the same amount of time.
“Before the railroad . . . you simply could not transport agricultural goods more than one hundred miles by land. By that mile marker, the horses or oxen would have eaten as much as they could pull. Either you found a navigable water course . . . or you were stuck in bare self-sufficiency for all of your staples . . . overwhelmingly, what you wore, ate, and used to pass your hours was made within your local township, or dearly bought.” -J. Bradford DeLong: “Slouching Towards Utopia: An Economic History of the Twentieth Century” (2022)
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Passenger to railroad engineer: “What’s the use of having a train schedule if the trains are always late?”
Railroad engineer: “How would we know they were late, if we didn’t have a schedule?”
“Dear Mr. President: The canal system of this country is being threatened by a new form of transportation known as ‘railroads’ . . . As you may well know, Mr. President, ‘railroad’ carriages are pulled at the enormous speed of 15 miles per hour by ‘engines’ which, in addition to endangering life and limb of passengers, roar and snort their way through the countryside, setting fire to crops, scaring the livestock, and frightening women and children.” -Martin Van Buren (born Maarten Van Buren (1782 - 1862)) (1830)
Aubrey: What kind of bubble gum do railroaders prefer?
Audrey: Chattanooga Chew Chew.
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Austin: What do you call an engineer on the first day of the job?
Dustin: A trainee.
“I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it.” -Paul Theroux
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