Daily Trivia Question

[953 nut 51,536]

8 hours ago, WHX9 said:

I was lost on that one guys......Any chance we can get the ?s back to ?? 

Me too!  OK @slim67, your turn to stump us.

ps    

[slim67 2,730]

Thank you sir !  I will throw this one out there for the railroad buffs. The experimental steam turbine operated by the Norfolk & Western was named after this man. It would be N&Ws last effort at staying with steam power.

[rmaynard 14,864]

My grandkids grew up watching all of the "I Love Toy Trains" videos, which were as much about real trains as they were about model railroading. I'm sure that the name was mentioned, but I'll be dipped if can remember. Names like Hiawatha, Tom Thumb, Cannonball, all come to mind, but nothing with a man's name. This one is for someone else. 

[slim67 2,730]

1 hour ago, rmaynard said:

My grandkids grew up watching all of the "I Love Toy Trains" videos, which were as much about real trains as they were about model railroading. I'm sure that the name was mentioned, but I'll be dipped if can remember. Names like Hiawatha, Tom Thumb, Cannonball, all come to mind, but nothing with a man's name. This one is for someone else. 

I'll give you a hint sir. This guy proved he could outwork a machine.

[953 nut 51,536]

7 hours ago, slim67 said:

The experimental steam turbine operated by the Norfolk & Western was named after this man.

Would that be Casey Jones? That is the only Rail Road name that came to mind.

[slim67 2,730]

13 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Would that be Casey Jones? That is the only Rail Road name that came to mind.

That's a good one 953, but not the answer.

[Digger 66 3,476]

8 hours ago, slim67 said:

Thank you sir !  I will throw this one out there for the railroad buffs. The experimental steam turbine operated by the Norfolk & Western was named after this man. It would be N&Ws last effort at staying with steam power.

I know there was a steam / electric named after Fatty Arbuckle but I believe with your hint the answer is John Henry ?

[slim67 2,730]

3 minutes ago, Digger 66 said:

I know there was a steam / electric named after Fatty Arbuckle but I believe with your hint the answer is John Henry ?

You are the grand prize winner !!! It was actually called the " jawn henry" but was named after John Henry. It was an idea that never quite worked out like so many others. Unfortunately I don't know is responsible for the prizes here. Nice guess Digger.

[Digger 66 3,476]

On to music .

Sting , singer / bass guitar for The Police .

His real name is ?

 

Some of our brothers from across the pond may know this one too.

 

 

 

Edited February 27, 2017 by Digger 66

[rmaynard 14,864]

A lot of ironies here. Sting was born the same month and year as my wife. Sting plays bass guitar. I played bass in a band in the 1970's. Sting was in a band called The Police. I have been pulled over for speeding by the police. I know his first name, but cannot remember the last name. So I am going to wait and see if anyone else answers before I give a partial answer.

[slim67 2,730]

4 hours ago, Digger 66 said:

On to music .

Sting , singer / bass guitar for The Police .

His real name is ?

 

Some of our brothers from across the pond may know this one too.

 

 

 

i believe its gordon sumner?

[Digger 66 3,476]

6 hours ago, slim67 said:

i believe its gordon sumner?

 

You are correct .

And I am bowing out of this thread .

[slim67 2,730]

2 hours ago, Digger 66 said:

 

You are correct .

And I am bowing out of this thread .

that was a good question. I like the Police anyhow.