So you think you know about Trains? - Pt 2

[Bill69]

I think that would have to be Aveling & Porter. A single cylinder 0-4-0 that was modified from a traction engine design.

Cheers,
Bill69

 

[ZecMurphy]

Which company built the single cylinder locomotive used at the Nether Heyford Brickworks tramway in the United Kingdom?

The company that built the single cylinder locomotive used at the Nether Heyford Brickworks tramway in the United Kingdom was Aveling and Porter.







This weeks question:
Which preserved Australian steam locomotive turns 100 years old on the 25th of June 2014?

 

[ZecMurphy]

Which preserved Australian steam locomotive turns 100 years old on the 25th of June 2014?

The preserved Australian steam locomotive that turned 100 years old was Puffing Billy’s NA class locomotive 14A, which entered service on the 25th of June 1914.






This weeks question:
Which Australian politician attended the launch of Trainz in December 2001?

 

[ZecMurphy]

Which Australian politician attended the launch of Trainz in December 2001?

The Australian Politician who attended the launch of Trainz in December 2001 was Peter Beattie.










This weeks question:
What type of boiler was originally used on the LNER’s sole ‘W1’ class locomotive?

 

[flyboy559]

A high pressure water tube boiler

 

[ZecMurphy]

What type of boiler was originally used on the LNER’s sole ‘W1’ class locomotive?

The type of boiler that was originally used on the LNER’s sole ‘W1’ class locomotive was a high pressure water-tube boiler.


















This weeks question:
Which Australian passenger train became known as Australia’s Wonder Train?

 

[Puffingbilly]

Spirit of Progress!!

 

[judahGrice]

spirit of progress, was known as "the wonder train"

EDIT: just realized the post above this!

 

[lrh1701]

Hi all been away catching up on life with my grandchildren, also trying out Trainsim from Steam, and i am glad to say that I will soon be purchasing the new trainz setup........in a boxset i think??

 

[ZecMurphy]

Which Australian passenger train became known as Australia’s Wonder Train?

The Australian passenger train that became known as Australia’s Wonder Train was the Spirit of Progress.

















This weeks question:
What was the American company ‘lunkenheimer’ known for making for railway (and other) applications?

 

[gp792]

Lunkenheimer made whistles, especially for locomotives.

 

[gattka504]

answer below

bronze and iron valves, including whistles

 

[ZecMurphy]

What was the American company ‘lunkenheimer’ known for making for railway (and other) applications?

The American company ‘Lunkenheimer’ was known for making steam whistles and valves for railway (and other) applications.






This weeks question:
Which Australian steam locomotive turned 125 years old on the 24th of July 2014?

 

[Puffingbilly]

Steamrail Victoria's Y112

 

[ZecMurphy]

The Australian steam locomotive that turned 125 years old on the 24th of July 2014 was ex Victorian Railways locomotive Y112.

Which Australian steam locomotive turned 125 years old on the 24th of July 2014?





This weeks question:
How many NGG16 locomotives are currently operational at the Welsh Highlands Railway in the UK?

 

[Enzo1]

This weeks question:
How many NGG16 locomotives are currently operational at the Welsh Highlands Railway in the UK?

I would say 4 according to my research

 

[Timothetoolman]

AFAIK 4, 3 owned by the WHR and 1 privately owned.

Tim

 

[ZecMurphy]

How many NGG16 locomotives are currently operational at the Welsh Highlands Railway in the UK?

There are three NGG16 locomotives currently operational at the Welsh Highlands Railway.




This weeks question:
Which railway was the worlds first preserved railway?

 

[Enzo1]

I would say that it is the:
[h=1]Talyllyn Railway[/h][h=1][/h]

 

[ZecMurphy]

Which railway was the worlds first preserved railway?

The worlds first preserved railway was the Talyllyn Railway, which was taken over for preservation in 1951.



This weeks question:
When did New Zealand’s first steam railway begin operation?