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Transport 117406 is a selection of 10 questions. Transport 117406 is the filename to differentiate it from other Transport quizzes. Feel free to use any of these questions and answers for your own quizzes. Just keep in mind that you cannot republish them in any format.
1 The West Somerset Heritage Railway runs from Bishops Lydeard to where?
A Minehead. British Rail closed the line in 1971, but enthusiasts reopened it in 1976 as a heritage railway. It ranks as the longest standard-gauge independent heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
2 Which British-built jet aircraft was used as the standard aeroplane on BOAC long-haul flights from May 1964?
A Vickers VC10 – British-built jet aircraft
3 If your plane landed at Logan Airport, which city would you be in?
A Boston, Massachusetts – the airport is located primarily in East Boston
4 What type of vehicle is a pantechnicon?
A A large, enclosed vehicle, typically a truck or van, used for transporting furniture and other large goods. Horses originally drew these vehicles, but motors now power them. Their massive capacity and strength allow them to carry heavy items, which makes them ideal for removals and deliveries.
5 The Cherwell Valley service area is on which English motorway?
A M40 motorway at Junction 10.
6 Which wartime aeroplane did crews nickname the “String Bag”?
A Fairey Swordfish. The nickname “String Bag” came from its appearance, with its numerous wires and struts, and its ability to carry a wide variety of weapons and equipment.
7 What name is given to the giant American Transport Plane, the ‘C5’?
A The Galaxy. Its primary mission is to transport cargo
8 What nickname was given to the German Junkers 87 aeroplane in World War 2?
A Stuka, derived from the German word for “dive bomber” (Sturzkampfflugzeug).
9 Which motorcycle company made a model called the “Electra Glide”?
A Harley Davidson, debuted in 1965 as a touring motorcycle, known for its comfortable and refined riding experience.
10 The North York Moors railway runs from Grosmont to where?
A Pickering and Whitby. It’s an 18-mile line from Pickering to Grosmont, with a further 6-mile section extending from Grosmont to Whitby.