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Fasten Anoraks, and ensure thermos flasks are securely positioned, as we depart on a ten-stop locomotive quiz.

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  • Question of

    In 2015 the Japanese LO series prototype train set a world speed record of how many kilometres per hour?

    • 453
    • 503
    • 603
  • Question of

    The fastest operational train (by most conventions) The Maglev, capable of 500 kph, runs in which country?

    • China
    • India
    • Japan
  • Question of

    And what is the fastest steam locomotive that chugged its’ way to a top speed of 202 kph (126mph)?

    • The Flying Scotsman
    • Borsig DRG
    • The Mallard
  • Question of

    Who is considered the inventor of the first full-sized steam powered locomotive in 1801 christened the Puffing Devil?

    • George Stevenson
    • James Watt
    • Richard Trevithick
  • Question of

    George Stevenson did however build the first steam train that was used on a purpose built rail track. What was the name of his creation?

    • The Galloper
    • The Rocket
    • The Steamer
  • Question of

    The Rocket first went into motion in 1825, how soon afterwards did it run over William Huskisson, the first confirmed rail fatality?

    • Two days
    • Two years
    • Two decades
  • Question of

    Name the train that hauls tourists the best part of 3,000 kilometres between Adelaide and Darwin?

    • The Northern Croc
    • The Ghan
    • The Chook
  • Question of

    The Pride of Africa ‘Rovos Rail’ runs from Cape Town to ?

    • Dar es Salaam
    • Lagos
    • Victoria Falls
  • Question of

    In what year was the revolutionary Bullet Train/Shinkansen launched?

    • 1964
    • 1974
    • 1984
  • Question of

    TGV runs a high-speed train network across which country?

    • France
    • Germany
    • Italy

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