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History of Trains

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The First Underground Railway was built in 1863, but in which city?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

Which was the fastest steam train ever?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

When was the first steam train built?

a)

1804

b)

1698

c)

1704

d)

1904

4.

Which fuel was used to power 19th - Century American Steam locomotives?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Which Power is used in modern metro railways?

a)

Electricity

b)

Coal

c)

Heat

d)

Steam

6.

How do freight trains pull very heavy loads?

a)

They burn Diesel

b)

They use many engines

c)

They move very slowly

d)

They run downhill

7.

In which country was the first railway specifically built for high speed trains?

a)

Japan

b)

France

c)

UAE

d)

USA

8.

Which train ran on the world's first intercity rail line?

a)

The Orient Express

b)

Rocket

c)

Thomas

d)

Tahoe

9.

What was the first form of transportation before trains?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Which train are used to climb steep hills and mountain?

a)

Cog and rack trians

b)

Electric Trains

c)

Steam Trains

d)

Freight Trains