Railroad History
1829
When was the first modern locomotive built?
Early trains ran on this power
What is steam power?
George Stephenson
Who built the the first modern locomotive?
Early engines burned this element to boil water
What is coal?
Time for a stagecoach to travel 150 miles
What is 4 days?
This type of engine burns oil to make electricity
What is the diesel engine?
Time for a train to travel 150 hours
What is 4 hours
The cheaper power source, between steam or diesel
What is diesel?
The name of the Age the locomotive invention began
What is the age of the Railroad?
Maglev trains travel in this way
What is above the rail floated by magnets