Hall Lane Methodist Church

1. When were Britain’s railways nationalised?	1948

2. How many 3 letter railway stations are there in the UK?	11

3. On which line can the Ribblehead Viaduct be found?	SETTLE & CARLISLE (S&C)

4. Which engine was Thomas’ best friend?	PERCY

5. UK Busiest station?	WATERLOO

6. For what are Geoff Marshall & Vicki Pike famous?	VISITING ALL 2563 UK STATIONS IN 3 MONTHS THIS YEAR

7. Why was the Mantle Lane Overbridge (Coalville) constructed?	CUT OUT LONG DELAYS AT LEVEL CROSSING

8. When did the Leicester & Swannington Railway open?	17 JULY 1832

9. Which UK railway station is named after a novel rather than a place?	WAVERLEY (Edinburgh)

10. Which station featured in the classic film “Brief Encounter”?	CARNFORTH

11. What is the most northerly British railway station?	THURSO

12. At which station was Eric Treacy photographing when he collapsed and died?	APPLEBY (S&C Line)

13. In what year did the first train journey by a British monarch take place?	1842

14. When was the “Railway Mission” founded?	1881

15. Where can the tomb of Sir Nigel Gresley be found?	NETHERSEAL, Derbyshire

16. Which MP was killed in one of the earliest railway accidents?	WILLIAM HUSKINSON

17. When did the first HST power cars enter service?	1972

18. What does “TOPS” stand for?	TOTAL OPERATIONS PROCESSING SYSTEM (introduced 1970’s)

19. Which was Britain’s first public electric railway in 1883?	VOLK’S, BRIGHTON

20. What was the running number of Britain’s first main line diesel-electric loco?	10000

21. With what is George Bradshaw (1801-1853) associated?	RAILWAY TIMETABLES

22. Which railway company had the nickname “The Lord Is My Shepherd”?	LONDON MIDLAND SCOTTISH (LMS)

23. What was the original running number of “Flying Scotsman”?	1472

24. What building material is associated with the Glenfinnan Viaduct?	CONCRETE

25. When will the first passenger travel on HS2?	CHOOSE YOUR OWN ANSWER!

Suffering from Rail Enthusiast's Disease? Need some Railway Therapy?

Then this weekend is for you!

Part of the 2017 Golden Jubilee Celebrations at Hall Lane Methodist Church (Whitwick, Leicestershire LE67 5PF)

this is not a typical “Model Railway Show” but ideal for all who have any interest in trains or model railways.

See below for a list of participants

Book the dates now!

Saturday 16 September 10am - 4pm

Sunday 17 September 12 – 4pm

Morning Worship at 10.30am…All welcome

“What do God & Steam Engines have in common?”

Light Refreshments (Cobs & Cakes) available on both days

Free entry, donations welcome
Parking available Saturday at the rugby club next door.

Participants at “For The Love of Trains” Weekend include…

Derek Whitmore

Working With Diesels at Brush

George Watson
Static ‘00’ Gauge Models, including "Whitwick"

Great Central Railway

“Bridging the Gap” ‘N’ Gauge Model

Justin Noble

Model Railway Scenery & demo ‘00’ Gauge Layout

Ken Carter

Modelling Wagons & Introducing DCC (Digital Command Control)

Mark Bennett

Working ‘00’ Gauge Layout “Eveden”

NW Leics Society of Model Engineers (Saturday only)

Ralph Coleman

“Railway Mission” Area Chaplain

Whitwick Historical Group (Saturday only)
Charnwood Forest Railway (Bluebell Line) Display

Name The Station Competition

Train Quiz Answers

“FOR THE LOVE OF TRAINS”