Technology

What were the first trains pulled by?

Bet your knowledge and answer Start the Quiz

Correct answer

Horses

Explanation

A railroad or railway train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track (permanent way) to transport cargo or passengers from one place to another place. The wheels have special devices that ensure that the train keeps on the track. Thus, the train practially runs itself, whereas the driver controls the speed and the steps. The very first railways were pulled by horses.

Statistics

63% correct 43 correct · 25 incorrect

Question added 2012-05-04