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Providence and Worcester Railroad Quiz
Chugging Along the Providence and Worcester Railroad: A Northeastern Adventure Quiz
Updated: May 28, 2023
All aboard! Embark on a thrilling journey through the Northeastern United States with our Providence and Worcester Railroad quiz. Test your knowledge on this iconic regional railway. Choo-choo!
From the obvious to the obscure, this quiz covers it all! With 20 questions on Providence and Worcester Railroad, it's the perfect way to test your knowledge. Think you have what it takes to score 100%? Challenge yourself and see the results.
In which year was the Providence and Worcester Railroad founded?
1850
1860
1870
1844
How many miles of tracks does the Providence and Worcester Railroad operate?
700 Miles
800 Miles
450 Miles
612 Miles
When did the Providence and Worcester Railroad run its first trains?
1855
1847
1860
1850
Which Class of railroad is the Providence and Worcester Railroad?
Class I
Class IV
Class III
Class II
Who purchased the Providence and Worcester Railroad in 2016?
Genesee & Wyoming
CSX Transportation
Norfolk Southern
BNSF Railway
Where is the headquarters of the Providence and Worcester Railroad located?
Providence
New Haven
Worcester
Valley Falls
Which type of locomotives does the Providence and Worcester Railroad use?
Steam
Electric
GE And EMD Diesel
Hybrid
What are some key commodities carried by the Providence and Worcester Railroad?
Furniture, Textiles, Electronics
Lumber, Chemicals, Steel
Passengers, Mail, Perishables
Livestock, Grain, Coal
In which year did the Providence and Worcester Railroad regain its independence?
1968
1990
1980
1970
Which railroad leased the Providence and Worcester Railroad in 1888?
Penn Central
New York, Providence And Boston Railroad
Boston And Maine Railroad
New York, New Haven And Hartford Railroad
Which Rhode Island port does the Providence and Worcester Railroad serve?
Newport
Providence
Westerly
Pawtucket
Which Connecticut port does the Providence and Worcester Railroad serve?
Stamford
Bridgeport
New Haven
Hartford
In which year did the Providence and Worcester Railroad begin double-tracking its mainline?
1853
1880
1860
1870
Which railroad did the Providence and Worcester Railroad purchase lines from in the 1970s and 1980s?
Penn Central
New York, Providence And Boston Railroad
Boston And Maine Railroad
New York, New Haven And Hartford Railroad
Which type of passenger excursions does the Providence and Worcester Railroad occasionally operate?
Historic Trolley Tours
Scenic Railbike Tours
Refurbished Amtrak Cars
Steam Train Excursions
Which terminal railroad does the Providence and Worcester Railroad connect to in Davisville, Rhode Island?
New England Central Railroad
Housatonic Railroad
Seaview Transportation Company
Connecticut Southern Railroad
Which passenger trains share tracks with the Providence and Worcester Railroad?
NJ Transit, SEPTA, MARC
Amtrak, Metro-North, MBTA
VIA Rail, GO Transit, West Coast Express
Metra, Caltrain, Sounder
What type of stone does the Providence and Worcester Railroad transport from Connecticut quarries to Queens, New York?
Granite
Limestone
Marble
Crushed Stone
In which state does the Providence and Worcester Railroad maintain a significant facility in Plainfield?
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
In which state does the Providence and Worcester Railroad maintain a significant facility in Valley Falls?
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New York
Connecticut
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