LAST OF A RAILWAY

The video discusses the historical significance and evolution of the Mumbles railway, from its origins as a horse-drawn service to its electrification. It highlights the railway's adaptability and capacity, marking its progress through different technological phases before its closure.

What was the significance of the Mumbles Railway in the context of passenger railways?

• It was the first passenger railway in the world.

• It was the longest railway in the world.

• It was the first railway to offer dining services.

• It was the first railway to use electric trains.

During its early years, how was the Mumbles Railway powered?

• By electric trams

• By horse-drawn carriages

• By steam engines

• By diesel engines

What major advancement occurred 12 years after the horse-drawn period of the Mumbles Railway?

• Introduction of electric trains

• Introduction of high-speed trains

• Introduction of steam power

• Introduction of diesel engines

In its final phase, what did the Mumbles Railway resemble?

• A steam locomotive

• A train of trams or trolley buses

• A horse-drawn carriage

• A modern high-speed train

What was the passenger capacity of the Mumbles Railway after electrification?

• 1,270 seated passengers an hour

• 750 seated passengers an hour

• 500 seated passengers an hour

• 2,000 seated passengers an hour