Railways & Trains Flashcards

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Which railway opened on September 27, 1825, and is widely regarded as a birthplace of the modern railway?: Stockton and Darlington Railway
Which locomotive hauled the famous opening train of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825?: Locomotion No. 1
Who drove Locomotion No. 1 during the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway?: George Stephenson
What track gauge associated with George Stephenson became the standard gauge used on much of the world's railway network?: 4 ft 8½ in
Which locomotive won the Rainhill Trials in 1829?: Rocket
Which railway organized the Rainhill Trials of 1829?: Liverpool and Manchester Railway
Who manufactured Stephenson's Rocket in 1829?: Robert Stephenson and Company
What top speed did Stephenson's Rocket achieve during the Rainhill Trials in 1829?: 30 mph
In which year did the Liverpool and Manchester Railway open?: 1830
Which two English cities were connected by the world's first intercity railway according to Network Rail?: Liverpool and Manchester
In which country was the historic John Bull steam locomotive built?: England
For which American railroad was the John Bull locomotive imported in 1831?: Camden and Amboy Rail Road
Who assembled the John Bull locomotive after it arrived in the United States?: Isaac Dripps
What modification helped prevent the John Bull locomotive from derailing on uneven American tracks?: A front set of guide wheels
Approximately how fast did the John Bull locomotive propel trains in regular service?: 25-30 mph
In which year was the John Bull operated again to celebrate its 150th birthday?: 1981
On what date was the first U.S. transcontinental railroad symbolically completed with the Golden Spike ceremony?: May 10, 1869
Where was the Golden Spike ceremony held in 1869?: Promontory Summit, Utah Territory
Which two railroad companies joined their tracks at Promontory Summit in 1869?: Union Pacific and Central Pacific
Which Central Pacific locomotive was present at the Golden Spike ceremony?: Jupiter
Which Union Pacific locomotive faced Jupiter at Promontory Summit in 1869?: No. 119
What message was telegraphed after the final spike was driven at Promontory Summit?: DONE
Who provided the famous Golden Spike used at the transcontinental railroad ceremony?: David Hewes
Approximately how much did the original Golden Spike weigh?: 14 ounces
What was engraved on the top of the original Golden Spike?: The Last Spike
How much track did Central Pacific workers lay in their famous one-day record on April 28, 1869?: 10 miles and 56 feet
Who photographed the famous image known as the 'Champagne Photo' at Promontory Summit?: Andrew J. Russell
Approximately how many people attended the 1869 celebration at Promontory Summit according to National Park Service historical records?: 1,000
In which year did India's first passenger train run between Bori Bunder and Thane?: 1853
Approximately how far did India's first passenger train travel from Bori Bunder to Thane?: 34 km