The Stevenson's Rocket

True or Fale: The Stevenson's Rocket considered the first steam powered train in history
True
False
Who built the Stevenson's Rocket?
George Stevenson
Henry Flagler
Robert Stevenson
Andrew Carnegie
What reward did the winner of the steam design contest recive?
Part ownership of the company
Their money back plus 500 pounds
A job at the railway company
Nothing
What was the max weight for the contest
4.5 Tons
2 Tons
10 Tons
1 Ton
What was the minimum distance of travel set for the contest
55 Miles
32 Miles
30 Miles
15 Miles
What was the railway looking for in the contest
Speed
Efficiency
Power
Economic pricing
How many of the original 20 designs made it to the final review
15
10
5
3
What does cold snap start mean
The engine cant be warmed prior to starting
The engine starts with ice
The engine starts with a snap
None of the above
True of False: A commissioner was killed during the contest
True
False
How long was the Stevenson's Rocket used for by the original company
15
8
4
6
0
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