Stirling Single Locomotive Quiz

What is the nickname given to the GNR No. 1 class Stirling Single due to its large driving wheels?

• Seven-footer

• Eight-footer

• Nine-footer

• Ten-footer

Who designed the GNR No. 1 class Stirling Single?

• George Stephenson

• Isambard Kingdom Brunel

• Patrick Stirling

• Robert Stephenson

What was the original purpose of the Stirling Single locomotives?

• Freight transport

• Express passenger work

• Mining operations

• Military transport

How many Stirling Single locomotives were built in total?

• 25

• 53

• 75

• 100

What was the top speed of the Stirling Single locomotives on lighter trains?

• 60 mph

• 70 mph

• 85 mph

• 100 mph

In which year did the first series of Stirling Single locomotives begin to be withdrawn?

• 1895

• 1898

• 1899

• 1900

Which locomotive number was preserved and is exhibited at the National Railway Museum, York?

• No. 1

• No. 1003

• No. 1006

• No. 775

What was the average speed achieved by GNR Stirling No. 775 during the 1895 Race to the North?

• 50 mph

• 55 mph

• 60 mph

• 64.7 mph

What was the main reason for using outside cylinders in the Stirling Single design?

• To reduce noise

• To increase speed

• To avoid setting the boiler too high

• To improve fuel efficiency

What was the weight of the 1894 series locomotives after the weight reduction?

• 48.755 long tons

• 49.55 long tons

• 50.35 long tons

• 51.25 long tons