ON THE EXPORT LINE

The video discusses the history and current activities of Bassett-Loke, a company known for making locomotives for nearly 70 years. It highlights their largest export order of 24 Mogul steam engines for Switzerland, with 12 already produced and 12 in progress. The O-Gage locomotives are being assembled in Northampton, and the company has formed a new entity to focus on exports, indicating their successful strategy.

What is the primary focus of Bassett-Loke's business as mentioned in the video?

• Manufacturing aircraft

• Producing locomotives

• Building ships

• Creating automobiles

How many Mogul steam engines are being exported to Switzerland?

• 12

• 48

• 24

• 36

What is the cost of each engine in the local market?

• Two hundred pounds

• One hundred pounds

• Seventy pounds

• Fifty pounds

Where are the O-Gage locomotives being assembled?

• Manchester

• London

• Birmingham

• Northampton

What was the purpose of forming a new company by the firm?

• To focus on domestic sales

• To expand into the automotive industry

• To continue producing models for export

• To start a new line of electric trains