12 Questions
What does 'loco' stand for in the text?
Locomotive
Which color is associated with wealth and power in the text?
Red
What was the purpose of the King Edward Saloon carriage mentioned in the text?
It was built for King George V.
What activities were available in the King Edward Saloon carriage?
Library, card tables, dartboard
Who is Mr. Bradshaw in the text?
A man in a burgundy suit who greets Uncle Nat and Hal
Which part of the train was described as 'the height of luxury' in the text?
Pullman carriages
What is Uncle Nat's specialism?
Writing about trains
Where will Hal's sleeping compartment be located?
In the guest carriages
Why is the royal carriage out of bounds to commoners?
It is only accessible to the royal family
What made Hal jump back when looking at his reflection in the gold-rimmed window?
He glimpsed fingers and a button nose
Why has Uncle Nat been invited back to the Highland Falcon?
To write about the historic routes of the Highland Falcon
What does Uncle Nat tap when he mentions he has memorized all the historic routes?
His temple
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