Steam Traction Quiz
Take part in Hornby Magazine's steam traction quiz to test your knowledge of the railway in the steam-era. There are ten questions on this page and we'll tell you your score. Share it online through social media and challenge your friends!
Above: A Stanier '8F' 2-8-0 leads a coal train through Topley Dale.
Question 1 of 10
What is the wheel configuration of a 'Pacific' steam locomotive?
Question 2 of 10
In terms of railway companies, what does the 'C' stand for in SECR?
Question 3 of 10
Which railway company was famous for its 'A3' and 'A4' 4-6-2 locomotives?
Question 4 of 10
On which BR region was Nine Elms Motive Power Depot situated?
Question 5 of 10
William Stanier was Chief Mechanical Engineer for which railway company?
Question 6 of 10
Bulleid 'Pacific' 35028 Clan Line is a member of which class of locomotive?
Question 7 of 10
Stroudley's 'A1' and 'A1X' 0-6-0Ts were more commonly known as what?
Question 8 of 10
The GWR's '61XX' 2-6-2Ts were also more commonly referred to as what?
Question 9 of 10
How many LMS 'Jubilee' 4-6-0 locomotives were built?
Question 10 of 10
70043 Lord Kitchener was a member of which locomotive class?
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