CENTENARY OF STEAM

The video explores the historical transition from horse-drawn trains to steam locomotives on the Festiniaug line, highlighting the restoration of the original track and its significance. It also discusses the line's scenic route through Snowdonia National Park and its popularity as a tourist attraction.

What significant change occurred on the Festiniaug line in 1863?

• Expansion of the railway to a four-foot gauge

• Introduction of electric trains

• Replacement of horse-drawn trains with steam locomotives

• Closure of the railway line

What was the initial reaction of inventors Brunel and Stevenson to the idea of locomotives on Festiniaug's narrow gauge?

• They were supportive and enthusiastic

• They doubted its feasibility

• They had never heard of the Festiniaug line

• They were indifferent

What was the original purpose of the Festiniaug railway line?

• Connecting major cities

• Facilitating the slate trade

• Carrying passengers

• Transporting coal

Which national park does the Festiniaug line pass through?

• Brecon Beacons National Park

• Lake District National Park

• Peak District National Park

• Snowdonia National Park

How many people visited the Festiniaug line as a tourist attraction last year?

• Two hundred thousand

• One hundred thousand

• Seventy-five thousand

• Fifty thousand