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1. Taking the train from London to Brighton, the route passes through several tunnels. Which tunnel has a north entrance which appears as a castle, complete with turrets?
2. During the 20th century, which of the following Sussex river valleys did not have a railway along it as it reached the sea?
3. In 1955 British Railways closed the passenger line from East Grinstead to Lewes, but was forced to re-open it as it was discovered they had done so illegally. By what name was this enforced train running known?
4. The 'Selsey Tramway' was opened in 1897. What unexpected statement was made by the Mayor of Chichester at the opening?
5. Which railway station, between Three Bridges and East Grinstead, was built with a porch for the landowner's coachman to wait in?
6. Throughout 2007, 2008 and 2009, one (and only one) passenger train a day departed Newhaven Marine railway station for Lewes. What was unusual about this?
7. The "Volks Electric Railway" opened along Brighton seafront in the 19th century and was still going at the start of the 21st century. What claim is made for this railway?
8. In 1896 an electric tramway was opened between sea end of piers at Rottingdean and Kemptown. Most of the time the rails were underwater. What nickname did this railway acquire?
9. Strange things happened during the building of railways. Close to which station did a railway company discover the UK's first deposits of natural gas?
10. At the end of the 20th century, which Sussex town had two cliff railways still running?
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