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Diesel and Electric Locomotive Classes of the UK

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Diesel and Electric Locomotive Classes of the UK game quiz
"Just a few questions on the locomotives of the UK, new and old."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. On the main line the first 19 classes of the British TOPS system (01001-19999) are classified as what?
    Passenger Haulers
    Shunters
    Freight Haulers
    Mixed Traffic


2. Which locomotive class is affectionately known as the 'Grids'?
    66
    58
    56
    60


3. Prior to 2004 how many class 66 locomotives did EWS operate?
    100
    200
    150
    250


4. Which sort of locomotive was used in the Great Train Robbery?
    42
    44
    40
    46


5. Which one of the following main line operators does NOT operate a class 57 locomotive?
    GNER
    Porterbrook
    Virgin
    Freightliner


6. Which locomotives are classified as HSTs (High Speed Trains)?
    37
    33
    31
    43


7. Which of the following pairs, do NOT operate as 'push-pull' sets?
    73 + 489
    90 + 71
    86 + 9700
    91 + DVT


8. Which class number was eventually assigned to the early 1960s "Falcon" prototype locomotive?
    37
    53
    20
    08


9. What is the nickname of the class 37 locomotives?
    Combine Harvesters
    Animals
    Farmers
    Tractors


10. Which of these classes DO NOT have only one remaining member certified for Railtrack use?
    71
    50
    89
    03


11. Where in the UK would you find locomotive 03179?
    Hornsey
    Old Oak Common
    Willesden
    Hither Green


12. Why were the class 52s nicknamed 'Westerns'?
    They usually ran in the western region of the country
    They were all based at Western Road depot
    They were designed by John Western
    They were fitted with new Western Engines


13. South West Trains own one locomotive. What class is it?
    73
    31
    56
    33


14. How many 73s used to be used for sandite work on the electrified Merseyrail line?
    3
    4
    1
    2


15. Last but not least, which of these is NOT a current OR past scrap merchant on the railways?
    Booth Roe, Rotherham
    T J Thompson Stockton, Bolton
    Springs Branch, Wigan
    Barrow Hill, Chesterfield


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