Civil War Railways to UK & Spanish Railways

Question 1

Who made the London & North Eastern Railway A4-A1 Pacifics?

Accepted Answer

Sir Nigel Gresley

Question 2

Why is Mallard one of the most famous steam locos in the world?

Accepted Answer

It broke the speed record for fastest steam locomotive

Question 3

What were the two locos that started the Transcontinental Railway?

Accepted Answer

UP 119 and Central Pacific Jupiter #60

Question 4

What were the 3 main engines of the W & A RR?

Accepted Answer

The General, The Texas, and The Yonah

Question 5

What were the versions of the RENFE class 333?

Accepted Answer

GL & Cargas

Question 6

What year was Union Pacific's 844 saved from the scrapyard?

Accepted Answer

1960

Question 7

What railways used the 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex?

Accepted Answer

Virginian and Erie Lackawanna

Question 8

What kind of locomotive was the Union Pacific 844?

Accepted Answer

4-8-4 FEF3 Northern

Question 9

What locomotive was highjacked in Andrew's raid? (The Great Locomotive Chase)

Accepted Answer

The General

Question 10

What Year did the General get highjacked in Andrew's Raid?

Accepted Answer

April 12, 1862

Question 11

What is your favorite Railway out of the ones shown here?

Accepted Answer

Union Pacific, LNER, W & A RR, BR

Question 12

What is the only existing A1 Peppercorn in the U.K.?

Accepted Answer

BR 60163, Tornado

Question 13

What were the two types of CNJ pacifics?

Accepted Answer

G3s and P47

Question 14

How long did the The CNJ Blue Comet stay in service

Accepted Answer

1928-1942

Question 15

What was the RENFE class 303 used for?

Accepted Answer

Switcher, Shunter

Question 16

How many PRR K4s where built in the Juanita Shops?

Accepted Answer

425 were built

Question 17

What are the most famous locomotive in the U.K.?

Accepted Answer

Mallard, The Flying Scotsman, and Tornado

Question 18

Where was the golden and silver spikes driven in?

Accepted Answer

Promontory,Utah

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