13-year-old boy's love for trains makes him an honorary engineer and he gets behind the controls of a real locomotive

Norman Fialo, a 13-year-old with a passion for trains, wrote to railroad presidents seeking a job as a locomotive engineer. Despite his young age, he had seven years of experience with model trains. His dedication caught the attention of two railroad presidents, George Alpert and Lawrence Cowan, who supported his aspirations. Norman's model train setup became a local attraction in Jackson Heights, New York, and he was made an honorary engineer of two railroads. He expressed a preference for railroads over jets, valuing their utility.

What did Norman Fialo do to pursue his love for trains at the age of 13?

• He started a train-themed restaurant.

• He built a real locomotive.

• He became a jet pilot.

• He wrote to a railroad president for a job.

Who were the two railroad presidents that helped Norman?

• Thomas Edison and Henry Ford

• Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller

• Cornelius Vanderbilt and J.P. Morgan

• George Alpert and Lawrence Cowan

How did Norman's model train hobby impact his neighborhood?

• It became a neighborhood attraction.

• It caused noise complaints.

• It was ignored by everyone.

• It led to a neighborhood train club.

What honorary title was Norman given by two railroads?

• Chief Conductor

• Honorary Engineer

• Railroad Manager

• Train Inspector

Why did Norman prefer railroads over becoming a jet pilot?

• He was afraid of flying.

• He didn't like the noise of jets.

• He wanted to stay close to home.

• He thought railroads were more useful.