British Railways

British Railways trivia questions

  1. Who hosts Great British Railway Journeys?
  2. Which railway line is featured in the first episode of Great British Railway Journeys?
  3. What book does Michael Portillo use as a guide in Great British Railway Journeys?
  4. In which year was the Bradshaw's Guide, used in the show, originally published?
  5. Which famous British author's home does Portillo visit in the series?
  6. What is the name of the steam train Portillo rides in the Buxton to Matlock episode?
  7. Which British city's railway station is known as the Grand Central Station of the North?
  8. What is the name of the world's oldest surviving railway bridge visited by Portillo?
  9. In the series, Portillo often explores the impact of railways on what?
  10. Which British monarch's funeral train does Portillo learn about in the series?
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