Train Trivia

Question 1

Which nation built the first high-speed tracks that allowed trains to travel at speeds of up to 150 mph (240 kph)?

Accepted Answer

Japan

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The United States

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South Korea

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Hong Kong

Question 2

Which nation designed the first train with electricity as its power source?

Accepted Answer

Germany

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Korea

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Japan

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United States

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Spain

Question 3

What is a "coupler" in a train?

Accepted Answer

A component that joins the railroad cars together

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A frame that holds the wheels

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The train's principal carriage

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The vehicle's cockpit

Question 4

What was the third major propulsion technique used to power trains after employing steam and electricity?

Accepted Answer

Diesel

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Gas

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Magnetic

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Coal

Question 5

What kind of train car transports gas and liquid cargo?

Accepted Answer

A tank car

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A boxcar

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A vehicle refrigerator

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An elevator

Question 6

What do "Bogies" (sometimes referred to as "trucks") do on a train?

Accepted Answer

They support the train's wheels and axles.

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They function as emergency brakes.

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They serve as the operator's space in the vehicle.

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They join railroad cars together.

Question 7

What does "Cab" mean on a train?

Accepted Answer

The front compartment near the driver

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The emergency braking mechanism

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The axels that connect the wheels

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The train's principal carriage