The Rocket Railway Race

What was the opening of today?

• First ever steam powered railway

• Opening of a new museum

• Liverpool and Manchester Railway

• Public opening of the railway

Who designed and built The Rocket?

• Isambard Kingdom Brunel

• Robert Stephenson

• James Watt

• George Stephenson

What was the incredible machine called that pulled the carriages?

• The Rocket

• The Horsepower

• The Steam Engine

• The Locomotive

What filled the air from the engine?

• Smoke

• Pollution

• Dust

• Steam

What did people do when the train began to move?

• Screamed

• Gasped and cheered

• Cried

• Laughed

Why did three ladies faint?

• They were scared

• They had never seen something move so fast

• They were hungry

• They were tired

What time did the event happen?

• 9 o'clock

• 10 o'clock

• 11 o'clock

• 12 o'clock

Where did the crowds gather?

• Liverpool

• London

• Manchester

• Birmingham

Who was the engineer of The Rocket?

• George Stephenson

• Robert Stephenson

• Isambard Kingdom Brunel

• James Watt

What was special about The Rocket?

• It was the first ever steam powered railway

• It was the fastest train in the world

• It was the longest train in the world

• It was the most luxurious train in the world