The "cow catcher" was actually created to lift and throw logs off the rails. "Log Jams" were a common problem on tracks before 1850. After the American civil war (1861-1865) Log piles were commonly used by train robbers to try and stop the train so they might board. ---Ray
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or one of your family needs to get to the hospital quickly!!!
Bring back the cow catcher!
Sweet!
I can use that!
Bob
III
I LIKE it!
The "cow catcher" was actually created to lift and throw logs off the rails. "Log Jams" were a common problem on tracks before 1850. After the American civil war (1861-1865) Log piles were commonly used by train robbers to try and stop the train so they might board. ---Ray
Well that's kindov a relief Ray, I like cows ;-)
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