Historical Transportation Trivia Questions
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What company was established in 1852 to transport mail and supplies between New York City and San Francisco?
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wells fargo
What short-lived U.S. mail delivery service was started by the freighting firm of Russell, Majors & Waddell in 1860?
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pony express
By 1852, which first federal highway stretched from Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois?
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national road
Which country had the longest single railroad line and was also first in freight miles traveled?
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soviet union
In which capital city did the world's first subway open in 1863?
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london
What is the name of the first transcontinental train in Europe that went into service in 1883?
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orient express
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