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Train Trivia

What is a "Sperry Car?"

A car, typically on freight trains, that carries spare parts to expedite the repair process and minimize delays in case of a breakdown.
A car named after John P. Sperry of Sperry Railroad Car Manufacturers before Bombardier Inc. purchased the company in the 1928.
A Railroad car used by Sperry Rail Service to detect weakened or cracked rails.

What is a "Roadway Worker?"

A worker who works on maintaining "at-grade" crossings when they come in contact with crossing roadways.
Any employee of a railroad.
A fore worker who is familiar with the rules and regulations of railroad crossings.

Which major U.S. railroad has kept its original name since the mid 1800's?

Union Pacific
Amtrak
Southern Pacific

What does Amtrak stand for?

American Transportation Association
American Track
American Train Track Cooperation

What is a Spring Switch?

A wayside track device that is hand cranked to "spring" a switch
A switch that can only be operated in spring-like weather conditions
A switch or turnout that is thrown automatically by the wheels of a passing train

What year was the first railroad built in the United States?

1801
1795
1699

What is the longest railroad bridge in the United States?

The Huey Long Bridge near New Orleans, LA
The Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge near Milwaukie, WI
The Fremont Bridge in Portland, OR

Who was the legendary African American railroader that the U.S.Postal Service created a stamp to honor in 1996?

John Clark
Martin Luther King, Jr.
John Henry

How fast can a passenger train go?

60 mph
100 mph
210 mph

How many cars can a single locomotive pull on a level track without electrical power?

2 cars
28 cars
75 cars

How did the Capitol Corridor train line receive it's name?

The line runs to Sacramento
Local politicians rode this train to attend meetings at the State Capitol
The Corridor includes current and previous capitols of this state

What is a skunk train?

A train that ran over a skunk
The smell of gasoline and pot-belly stoves
A black train with a white stripe

Who was the first President of the United States to ride on a railroad train?

Andrew Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln

What does the term "Point no Point" mean?

Late Train
Crowded train
No ticket agent

What is an Ashcat?

Stray cat that lives in abandoned train cars
Locomotive Fireman
Train car used to carry coal

What is the weight of one Capitol Corridor passenger car?

75 tons
30 tons
135 tons

How many counties make up the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority?

6
12
8

What year and month did the Amtrak Capitol Corridor begin its train service?

January, 1992
February, 1993
December, 1991