LITTLE TRAIN

LITTLE TRAIN

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video explores a unique railway in Albi, France, maintained by sheer enthusiasm. Monsieur Gord has dedicated 27 years to creating a detailed model railway network, with locomotives scaled to one-twentieth of their full size. His meticulous work includes scaling down coal and creating detailed tracks and signals. The passion for model railways is not limited to Britain, as seen in Scotland's Lough Garton Reserve, where the Royal Society for the Protection of the Railway is involved.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What keeps the railway in Albi, France, running smoothly?

Advanced technology

Government funding

Industrial support

Sheer enthusiasm

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has Monsieur Gord been working on the railway network?

5 years

15 years

27 years

10 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the scale size of the locomotives in Monsieur Gord's railway?

One tenth

One twentieth

One fiftieth

One hundredth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many hours did Monsieur Gord spend on one of the engines?

9,000 hours

5,000 hours

15,000 hours

12,000 hours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization in Scotland is mentioned in relation to model railways?

The British Railway Enthusiasts Club

The Scottish Model Railway Association

The Royal Society for the Protection of the Railway

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds