- 1. When was the first steam locomotive introduced in England?
A) 1804
B) 1750
C) 1820
D) 1850
- 2. What was the name of the first public railway to use steam locomotives in England?
A) Great Western Railway
B) Stockton and Darlington Railway
C) Liverpool and Manchester Railway
D) London and Birmingham Railway
- 3. Which steam locomotive set the world speed record of 100 mph in 1938?
A) Flying Scotsman
B) The Rocket
C) Mallard
D) Evening Star
- 4. What fuel was commonly used in early steam locomotives in England?
A) Oil
B) Wood
C) Natural Gas
D) Coal
- 5. What is the name of the famous preserved steam locomotive that is now part of the National Collection in England?
A) The Rocket
B) Black Five
C) Flying Scotsman
D) Mallard
- 6. In which English city is the National Railway Museum located?
A) London
B) Birmingham
C) York
D) Manchester
- 7. What part of the steam locomotive is responsible for producing steam by heating water?
A) Chimney
B) Smokestack
C) Firebox
D) Boiler
- 8. What type of wheel arrangement does the famous steam locomotive 'Flying Scotsman' have?
A) 4-4-0
B) 0-6-0
C) 2-4-0
D) 4-6-2
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