13-Jul-2023 Theme: 'Train'

(1) What native terrestrial vertebrate forms ‘love trains’ of multiple males following a female in spring?

Answer: Echidna.

(2) The Trans-Australian Railway between SA and WA includes the longest straight section of line in the world. How long is the straight? (a) 178km (b) 278km (c) 378km (d) 478km (e) 578km.

Answer: (d) 478km.

(3) Why was it impossible for rail travellers in 19th century Australia to cross state borders without changing trains?

Answer: The different colonies’ railway lines all had different gauges (widths between tracks).

(4) What does a trainbearer do?

Answer: Holds up the trailing robe or gown of a dignitary walking in front of them.

(5) “Train whistle blowing makes a sleepy noise” is the opening line of what song made famous by The Seekers.

Answer: Morningtown Ride.

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