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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?
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What led to George Hudson's downfall?
What led to George Hudson's downfall?
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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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Test your knowledge of the Tanfield Railway's history, from its origins as the Causey Wagon Way in 1725 to its conversion to a proper steam railway in the 1830s. Explore how this small culinary line became part of the modern railway network.
