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What was the railway originally constructed from?
What was the railway originally constructed from?
- Concrete rails and steel sleepers
- Iron rails and wooden sleepers
- Steel rails and concrete sleepers
- Wooden rails and wooden sleepers (correct)
When was the railway converted to steel rails for a proper steam railway?
When was the railway converted to steel rails for a proper steam railway?
- 1830s (correct)
- 1850s
- 1840s
- 1860s
Who is known as the 'railway King'?
Who is known as the 'railway King'?
- George Hudson of York (correct)
- The Duke of Wellington
- Queen Victoria
- Sir Robert Peel
In which year did George Hudson transform a stretch of railway into a major rail link?
In which year did George Hudson transform a stretch of railway into a major rail link?
What led to George Hudson's downfall?
What led to George Hudson's downfall?
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Early railway construction
Early railway construction
The original material used to build railways.
When did railways switch to steel?
When did railways switch to steel?
This occurred in the 1830s.
Who was the 'Railway King'?
Who was the 'Railway King'?
He was a prominent figure in railway development.
Hudson's key year
Hudson's key year
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Hudson's downfall cause
Hudson's downfall cause
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Study Notes
Early Railway Development
- The railway was originally constructed from wooden rails with iron straps.
Conversion to Steel Rails
- The railway was converted to steel rails for a proper steam railway in 1820.
Notable Figures
- George Stephenson is known as the 'railway King'.
Railway Expansion
- George Hudson transformed a stretch of railway into a major rail link in 1835.
George Hudson's Downfall
- Speculation and financial irregularities led to George Hudson's downfall.
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