What was the main issue with the locomotive on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal Railway?

Panama Canal Railway Engineering Challenges

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The cargo was too heavy.
The train was derailed.
The engine wasn't producing enough electricity.
The engine was overheating.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the destination of the train starting from Balboa?
Gamboa
Cologne City
Miraflores
Manzanillo
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does the journey from Balboa to Manzanillo take under perfect conditions?
One and a half hours
Three hours
Two hours
One hour
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the Panama Canal Railway an engineering marvel?
Its construction beside the canal and through dense jungle
Its scenic route
Its modern technology
Its speed
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the maximum speed the locomotives can reach on the Panama Canal Railway?
70 miles per hour
90 miles per hour
80 miles per hour
60 miles per hour
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main challenge when the railway meets the mountains?
Steep inclines
High speed
Dense jungle
Heavy cargo
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the summit referred to in the context of the Panama Canal Railway?
A meeting point
A bridge
A steep hill
A station
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