Rail fan net trivia for July 6 2006
Our thanks to Craig, KB3KBH, for researching interesting questions for the net each week.
First the question from this weeks net.
When you ride an excursion train with a steam locomotive they are usually supplied water by local fire department pumper. This lead to tonights trivia question.
Why do they call the fire hydrants “fire plugs”?
Check back next week for the answer.
And now, here is the answer to last weeks question.
What was a boiler wash and why was it done?
A boiler wash was to get the sediment and impurities out of the bottom of the boiler. Done with chemical compounds it was a long hard, hot and dirty job.
First the question from this weeks net.
When you ride an excursion train with a steam locomotive they are usually supplied water by local fire department pumper. This lead to tonights trivia question.
Why do they call the fire hydrants “fire plugs”?
Check back next week for the answer.
And now, here is the answer to last weeks question.
What was a boiler wash and why was it done?
A boiler wash was to get the sediment and impurities out of the bottom of the boiler. Done with chemical compounds it was a long hard, hot and dirty job.
posted by Ken / WA3FKG at 7:36 PM
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