Locomotive Rescue Operations

In Tottington, Gloucestershire, a group of steam enthusiasts, led by Mike Hosken, plans to rescue locomotives from Sivas, Turkey. The team, including Chris Brooks and Andy Goodman, devises a plan to transport the locomotives via freight train to Izmir and then ship them to the UK. However, they face challenges, including brake issues and time constraints, leading to delays in their mission.

Who is the leader of the steam enthusiasts in Tottington?

• Cab Hosken

• Chris Brooks

• Andy Goodman

• Mike Hosken

What is the main goal of Mike Hosken and his team?

• To sell locomotives to collectors

• To build new locomotives

• To rescue and transport locomotives

• To dismantle old locomotives

How many days does the team have to complete their rescue plan?

• 5 days

• 20 days

• 10 days

• 15 days

What is the chosen method to transport the locomotives out of Sivas?

• By air

• By freight train

• By road

• By sea

Why are the locomotives split during the journey?

• To avoid detection

• To save fuel

• To balance weight distribution

• To reduce noise

What is the total distance of the journey from Sivas to Izmir?

• 850 miles

• 650 miles

• 500 miles

• 1000 miles

What problem arises with the locomotives' braking system?

• The brakes are too tight

• The brakes are too loose

• There is a leak in the braking system

• The brakes are missing

What is the team's solution to the braking system leak?

• Replace the brakes

• Use a different locomotive

• Ignore the leak

• Hammer the pipe shut

What happens when the freight train is ready to depart?

• The train is canceled

• The train departs without the locomotives

• The train waits for the locomotives

• The locomotives are successfully loaded

What is the team's next step after the train departs without the locomotives?

• They give up on the rescue

• They return to the UK

• They plan to try again the next day

• They decide to transport by road