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What was the name of the first steam engine to pull a passenger train in the United States?
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2.

What railroad company did Cornelius Vanderbilt build?
- Union Pacific
- Maine Central
- Great Northern
- New York Central
Correct Answer

A. New York Central
3.

What railroad did Casey Jones engineer trains for?
- Corinth Railroad
- Illinois Central
- Mississippi Railroad
- Tennessee Central
Correct Answer

A. Illinois Central
4.

When talking of railroading, what does the term "Frogs' mean?
- 2 Man Flatcars Of The 1890's
- A Flangeway That Guides Trains From One Track To Another
- The Routing Of Priority Trains Past Others
- A Nickname Of Engineers Who Jump From One Railroad To Another
Correct Answer

A. A Flangeway That Guides Trains From One Track To Another
5.

What railroad had the fast passenger train called, " Pioneer Zephyr"?
- Burlington Route
- Southern Pacific
- Chicago And Eastern Illinois
- Rock Island
Correct Answer

A. Burlington Route
6.

In the early days of railroading, what was a "Gandy Dancer"?
- Station Agent
- Engineer
- Brakeman
- Section Gang Worker
Correct Answer

A. Section Gang Worker
7.

What railroad featured a passenger train called "The Royal Blue"?
- Baltimore And Ohio
- Norfolk And Western
- Boston And Maine
- Louisville And Nashville
Correct Answer

A. Baltimore And Ohio
8.

What railroad had "The City Of New Orleans" passenger train?
- Wabash
- Illinois Central
- New York Central
- Chicago And Eastern Illinois
Correct Answer

A. Illinois Central
9.

Which of these railroads had the first railroad tunnel in the United States?
- Boston And Maine
- Allegheny Portage Railway
- Western Maryland
- Ashley, Drew And Northern
Correct Answer

A. Allegheny Portage Railway
10.

In railroading terms, what is a "Shoofly"?
- Slang Term For Overworked Engineers
- Temporary Track To Pass Mudslides And Washouts
- Name For The Signal Light That Replaced Cabooses At The End Of Trains
- Name For A Congested Train Traffic Area
Correct Answer

A. Temporary Track To Pass Mudslides And Washouts
11.

In railroading, who was "Rocky"?
- Moniker Of The Author Of The Song, "I've Been Workin' On The Railroad"
- Nickname Of The Denver And Rio Grande Railroad
- Nickname For Hobos During The Depression
- Great Northern Railway's Trademark Goat
Correct Answer

A. Great Northern Railway's Trademark Goat
12.

What railroad featured the passenger train "Volunteer"?
- Louisville And Nashville
- Florida East Coast
- Illinois Central
- Maine Central
Correct Answer

A. Louisville And Nashville
13.

In railroading who are the "Redcaps"?
- Pullman Porters
- Workers Of The Railway Express Company
- Retired Railroad Workers Who Came Out Of Retirement To Work Key Railroad Jobs During World War II
- Members Of The Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
Correct Answer

A. Pullman Porters
14.

Who was the fireman on Casey Jones' engine the night of Casey's crash?
- Sim Webb
- Eli Welsh
- Wallace Sanders
- Nate McGee
Correct Answer

A. Sim Webb
15.

What railroad company features its own quarterly publication called "Rip Track"?
- Indian Creek Railroad Company
- Florida Central
- Cedar Rapids And Iowa Railway
- Pearl River Valley Rr Company
Correct Answer

A. Cedar Rapids And Iowa Railway
16.

In railroad terms, what is "Broncos in the Canyon"?
- Derailments Of Non-Toxic Items, Such As Lumber Or Paper
- Motor Vehicles That Precede Trains Checking Tracks For Problems
- Slang Term For The End Of Caboose Usage
- Priority Trains Given Non Stop Clearance To Their Destination
Correct Answer

A. Motor Vehicles That Precede Trains Checking Tracks For Problems
17.

What railroad had the "Panama Limited" passenger train?
- Southern Pacific
- Illinois Central
- Milwaukee Road
- Santa Fe
Correct Answer

A. Illinois Central

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Railroad Quiz

What was the name of the first steam engine to pull a passenger train in the United States?

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What railroad company did Cornelius Vanderbilt build?

What railroad did Casey Jones engineer trains for?

When talking of railroading, what does the term "Frogs' mean?

What railroad had the fast passenger train called, " Pioneer Zephyr"?

In the early days of railroading, what was a "Gandy Dancer"?

What railroad featured a passenger train called "The Royal Blue"?

What railroad had "The City Of New Orleans" passenger train?

Which of these railroads had the first railroad tunnel in the United States?

In railroading terms, what is a "Shoofly"?

In railroading, who was "Rocky"?

What railroad featured the passenger train "Volunteer"?

In railroading who are the "Redcaps"?

Who was the fireman on Casey Jones' engine the night of Casey's crash?

What railroad company features its own quarterly publication called "Rip Track"?

In railroad terms, what is "Broncos in the Canyon"?

What railroad had the "Panama Limited" passenger train?