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Quiz about Named Locomotives on Queensland Rail

Named Locomotives on Queensland Rail Quiz

Unlike British Rail, Queensland Rail does not make a point of naming it's locomotives (which is a shame). There are a few notable exceptions however. This quiz deals with all types of locomotive except steam.

A multiple-choice quiz by FussBudget. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
FussBudget

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,857

Updated
Jan 28 24

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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303

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Question 1 of 15

1. "James Cook" is the name assigned to which locomotive?

(Hint: A basic understanding of initial English discovery of Australia is very useful here) Hint

1770

1670

1701

1801

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Question 2 of 15

2. DL1 (one of four Diesel Hydraulic locos specifically used in North Queensland) was named: Hint

Colleridge

Etheridge

Lightning Ridge

Acacia Ridge

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Question 3 of 15

3. Diesel Electric locomotive 1281 was named to mark 100 years since the construction of the first railway in Queensland. What name was 1281 given? Hint

Centenary

Centennial

Century

Centurion

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Question 4 of 15

4. Electric locomotive 3548 is named "City of ______"? Hint

Rockhampton

Townsville

Maryborough

Gladstone

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Question 5 of 15

5. Concurrently with 1281, Diesel Electric locomotive 1461 was also named to mark 100 years since the construction of the first railway in Queensland. What name was 1461 given? Hint

Centenary

Centurion

Centennial

Century

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Question 6 of 15

6. Electric locomotive 3101 was named after which Queensland Premier? Hint

Wayne Goss

Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen

Peter Beattie

Russell Borbidge

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Question 7 of 15

7. Diesel Hydraulic locomotive DL3 carries what name? Hint

Mount Kozciusko

Mount Isa

Mount Surprise

Mount Morgan

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Question 8 of 15

8. Electric locomotive 3103 is named after who? Hint

John Jeffries

John Jeffcoat

John Jefferson

John Jetson

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Question 9 of 15

9. Diesel Electric locomotive 2181 is named after who? Hint

B J Smith

P J Goldston

F J Holden

C J Bruton

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which electric locomotive is named "D F Lane"? Hint

5301

1305

1053

3501

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Question 11 of 15

11. Diesel hydraulic locomotive DL2 had what name? Hint

Forsythe

Forsyte

Forsooth

Forsayth

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Question 12 of 15

12. Diesel Electric locomotive 1565 carries what name? Hint

Billy J. Smith

Alva J. Smith

Billy G. Lee

Alva G. Lee

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Question 13 of 15

13. Electric locomotive 3503 is named "Doug Mendoza". What role did Doug Mendoza play to have a loco named after him? Hint

Former Transport Minister

Former Fat Controller

Former Commissioner of Railways

Former Premier of Queensland

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Question 14 of 15

14. Diesel Hydraulic locomotive DL4 is named? Hint

Almorden

Alflower

Almalvin

Alma-Den

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Question 15 of 15

15. Former Australian Olympian Shane Gould had a locomotive named after her in recognition of her performance at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "James Cook" is the name assigned to which locomotive? (Hint: A basic understanding of initial English discovery of Australia is very useful here)

Answer: 1770

1770 was named to celebrate the bi-centenary of Captain James Cook's visit to Australia.

2. DL1 (one of four Diesel Hydraulic locos specifically used in North Queensland) was named:

Answer: Etheridge

Etheridge is a town in the Atherton Tableland in North Queensland.

DL1 has been retained by the QR (Queensland Rail) Heritage Division.

3. Diesel Electric locomotive 1281 was named to mark 100 years since the construction of the first railway in Queensland. What name was 1281 given?

Answer: Century

Painted in a striking gold livery, 1281 has been retained by the QR Heritage Division.

4. Electric locomotive 3548 is named "City of ______"?

Answer: Gladstone

Gladstone is a city on the Central Queensland coast which is the exit point for the majority of the State's export coal trade.

5. Concurrently with 1281, Diesel Electric locomotive 1461 was also named to mark 100 years since the construction of the first railway in Queensland. What name was 1461 given?

Answer: Centennial

Painted in a striking gold livery, 1461 has also been retained by the QR Heritage Division.

This loco was affectionately nicknamed the "Golden Holden". A Holden is a brand name of an Australian made car.

6. Electric locomotive 3101 was named after which Queensland Premier?

Answer: Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen

Sir Joh was Queensland Premier from 1968 to 1987, presiding over arguably both the State's most prosperous yet also most corrupt period. Despite other reservations regarding things that went on during that era, a number of positives in terms of railway development occurred under his Government, including the establishment of the Heritage Division of the then Queensland Railways, the suburban and subsequent progressive statewide electrification of the rail network. This was achieved on a narrow gauge system when most critics argued it was not possible.

When 3101 was named (along with 3501 - D F Lane) it was around the time of the Fitzgerald political enquiry regarding corruption and it was reported in the media that some rail crews had refused to drive either locomotive unless the names were removed!

For reasons only known to themselves, QR abandoned their previous diesel numbering practice when electric locos were introduced, and started numbering the class leader with a 'one' (i.e. 3101, not 3100).

7. Diesel Hydraulic locomotive DL3 carries what name?

Answer: Mount Surprise

Mount Surprise is a town in the Atherton Tableland in North Queensland.

DL3 has been retained by the Australian Railway Historical Society, at the Rosewood Railway Museum.

8. Electric locomotive 3103 is named after who?

Answer: John Jeffcoat

John Jeffcoat was a past Chief Mechanical Engineer of Queensland Rail.

9. Diesel Electric locomotive 2181 is named after who?

Answer: P J Goldston

P J Goldston was a past Commissioner of Railways in Queensland. B J Smith is the name of a former Brisbane radio DJ. F J Holden is the name of the first locally mass produced car in Australia, dating back to the 50s. Additionally, it is the name of the lead singer of former group "Ol' 55". C J Bruton is an Australian Boomers basketballer.

10. Which electric locomotive is named "D F Lane"?

Answer: 3501

Don Lane was a past Transport Minister under the National Party Government. Perhaps best remembered for his involvement in the corruption scandal during the declining years of that Government, he was also noticible for an unfortunate nose condition (it looked sort of like a misplaced cauliflower!).

11. Diesel hydraulic locomotive DL2 had what name?

Answer: Forsayth

Forsayth is a town in the Atherton Tableland in North Queensland.

DL2 is preserved in Forsayth as a static display.

12. Diesel Electric locomotive 1565 carries what name?

Answer: Alva G. Lee

Alva G. Lee was a past Commisioner of Railways. Billy J. Smith was a local radio announcer!

13. Electric locomotive 3503 is named "Doug Mendoza". What role did Doug Mendoza play to have a loco named after him?

Answer: Former Commissioner of Railways

Doug Mendoza was the Commissioner of Queensland Railways from 1983 to 1986.

14. Diesel Hydraulic locomotive DL4 is named?

Answer: Alma-Den

Alma-Den is a town in the Atherton Tableland in North Queensland.

15. Former Australian Olympian Shane Gould had a locomotive named after her in recognition of her performance at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Answer: False

Queensland Rail has never named a locomotive after anybody who was not in Politics or working for QR at some stage.

Source: Author FussBudget

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