Q.1.
What is the importance of William Huskisson in the history of Britain's railways?
Q.2.
How many miles of railways did Britain have (to the nearest 500) by 1850?
Q.3.
Which two cities were connected in 1830 when the first inter-city line to use steam locomotives was opened?
Q.4.
What nickname was conferred on George Hudson on account of his dominating position in the railway industry during the middle of the nineteenth century?
Q.5.
Which of the following did not become a major railway centre during the nineteenth century?
Q.6.
At which Central London railway terminus was a fine classical arch erected in 1837?
Q.7.
Which railway engineer and entrepreneur designed and built the 2 mile long Box Tunnel in Wiltshire on the line between Swindon and Bristol?
Q.8.
"God's Wonderful Railway" was the nickname of one of the companies that emerged during the nineteenth century. What was its proper name?
Q.9.
Stephenson's gauge for his track was fixed at 4 feet 8 inches. What name was given to this gauge?
Q.10.
At the famous Rainhill Trials in 1829 Stephenson's entry won. What was the name of this locomotive?