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What is the function of small metal bars in the UK railway systems?
They knock away smaller obstacles lying directly on the running surface of the railhead.
What is a cowcatcher?
A device mounted at the front of a locomotive to deflect obstacles on the track that might otherwise damage or derail it or the train.
What device do trams use instead of a cowcatcher?
Trams use a device called a fender.
Who is widely credited with fitting the first practical cowcatcher to a locomotive?
Isaac Dripps.
In what year did Isaac Dripps fit the first practical cowcatcher to the John Bull locomotive?
Test your knowledge of locomotive safety devices with this quiz on cowcatchers and rail guards. Learn about the purpose and function of these protective mechanisms and their historical significance in the railroad industry.
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