Railroad History
When was the first transcontinental railroad completed in the United States?
1869
In which country was the first steam railway locomotive demonstrated in 1804?
England
What was the name of the company responsible for building the first railroad in the United States?
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
What event led to the creation of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States?
Gold Rush
Which city served as the eastern terminus of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States?
Sacramento
What was the name of the infamous railroad strike that took place in the United States in 1894?
Pullman Strike
Which railroad company was responsible for the construction of the 'Big Four' railroad lines in the western United States?
Southern Pacific
What was the name of the first commercially successful steam locomotive in the world?
Rocket
Which famous train route was known as the 'Train of the Stars' during the golden age of railroads?
20th Century Limited
Which famous railroad entrepreneur was known as the 'Empire Builder'?
James J. Hill