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    What was Iron Horse an euphemism for?

    Question #93064. Asked by nibbles0011. (Mar 02 08 2:43 PM)


    whee

    		The penis.

    http://www.starma.com/penis/penis.html


    [Editor's note: Link contains questionable material for younger children - McG]

    Mar 02 08, 2:46 PM
    Baloo55th

    		Well, well.... I always thought it was a steam railroad engine (railroad rather than railway because it's American, see...). http://www.ironhorsepreservation.org/ However, with the use of 'euphemism' rather than 'nickname' you could be right.

    Fascinating list.... But incomplete. When you listen to old blues and real R & B (not the rhubarb that's pinched the name) you'll find lots more....

    Mar 02 08, 2:54 PM
    MonkeyOnALeash

    		If this gets edited, I am canceling my subscription!!!!!!

    Mar 02 08, 3:46 PM
    author

    		This might be far out, but in Norway we have this "mini tractor" used by lumberjacks. It is called "jernhest", which means "iron horse".

    http://www.rindal-bygdeservice.no/jernhest_tekst.htm

    Mar 02 08, 7:17 PM
    McGruff

    		The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 was a major event in California history. The iron horse linked California with the rest of the nation and ushered in an era of economic consolidation.
    http://www.californiahistory.net/rr_frame_main.htm

    Mar 04 08, 12:23 AM

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