The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
The big weekend quiz
The good people at Grampian Transport Museum have set the questions in this week’s quiz. Whether you’re a steam train enthusiast or a petrolhead, or maybe a lover of bicycles, everyone can have a go, and maybe learn something in the process
Nestling in the heart of the Donside village of Alford, Aberdeenshire, the Grampian Transport Museum is one of the north-east’s leading visitor attractions. The museum covers all forms of public and private land transport from the past, the present and the future – from foot and horse-powered through steam, internal combustion and electric propulsion, to the autonomous vehicles of the next generation; the history of road and rail; the skills and crafts needed through the decades; models and memorabilia. The museum plays an important role in education and there is so much to learn and enjoy. This quiz will test your own knowledge of just some of the subjects the museum covers, so have a go, have some fun with your family and friends then check your answers and see how you did. If you want to learn more go to www. gtm.org.uk or better still head to Alford and see it all for yourself.
1. When did Grampian Transport Museum (GTM) in Alford officially open?
A. 1982 B. 1992 C. 2002
2. Grampian Transport Museum is the only museum which hosts vehicles and items from the private collection of a well-known motorcycle racer, but which one?
A. James Toseland B. John McGuinness C. Guy Martin
3. An Aberdeen industrial chemist is credited with being the inventor of the world’s first electric vehicle – who was he?
A. Robert Crombie B. Robert Davidson C. Robert Tait
4. Millions of Raleigh Chopper bikes were sold in the 1960s and 70s and they saved the company at the time as traditional bike sales had declined so much. The company made a similar model aimed at younger riders – what was it called?
A. Eagle B. Tomahawk C. TSR 2
5. What was the top speed of the Benz Motorwagen, the first practical motor car?
A. 6mph B. 15mph C. 30mph
6. What form of transport was invented by Scot Kirkpatrick Macmillan, circa 1840?
A. Tram B. Bicycle C. Segway
7. Only one driver has been a world champion on both two and four wheels (F1 cars and 500cc bikes). Who was he?
A. Barry Sheene B. James Hunt C. John Surtees
8. Which came first, the Land Rover or the Willys Jeep?
A. Land Rover
B. Jeep
C. Both produced at same time in the Second World War
9. In 1907, a car, running day and night between London and Glasgow, broke the world record for reliability and distance, covering 14,371 miles without an involuntary stop. What make was the car?
A. Albion B. Arrol Johnston C. Rolls-Royce
10. A car was reputedly described by Ettori Bugatti in c1930 as “the fastest lorry on the road”. What make was the car?
A. Bentley B. Ferrari C. Hispano Suiza
11. The Romans were famous for their road building – when did they reach Aberdeen?
A. They did not go north of Hadrian’s Wall
B. 48 AD
C. 84 AD
12. Henry Ford transformed the motoring world with his model T Ford. However, he purchased another car for his wife Clara. What was it and why did she choose it?
A. Steam car B. Peugeot C. Electric car
13. Which Scottish motorcycle marque was manufactured in Peterculter in 1904?
A. Douglas B. Scott C. Don
14. Police cars have had a number of different liveries since they used to be black. What is the nickname given to the museum’s ex-Grampian Police Rover SD1 livery?
A. Red peril B. Jam sandwich C. Blues and twos
15. The village of Alford grew around the railhead of a railway branch line which carried Aberdeen Angus cattle from Tillyfour to market. What else did those trains carry?
A. Fish from Peterhead B. Paper from Bucksburn C. Granite from Kemnay
16. The first car purchased in the north of Scotland was only the second in Scotland and was bought by a Dr Howie, of Bridge of Alford. It was delivered on the railway to Alford where the museum now stands. What year was that?
A. 1890 B. 1896 C. 1900
17. In the ’60s, Yamaha made its first “proper” 50cc motorcycle which was very popular. What was its nickname?
A. Fizzy B. Whizzy C. Buzzy
18. What colour are the gates at the Ferrari factory?
A. Red B. White C. Green
19. Which year were the trams in Aberdeen withdrawn from service, and thereafter given a Viking funeral on the beachfront?
A. 1948 B. 1958 C. 1968
20. In the 1960s, scooters were all the rage with young people. Who were well known for adding lots of lights, mirrors and furry backrests?
A. Mods B. Rockers C. Teddy Boys
21. In 2001, Billy Connolly rode round England, Ireland and Wales for a TV series on his German-built Boom Rider trike. It had a VW engine, but with fuel-injection system fitted where locally?
A. Banchory B. Aboyne C. Ballater
22. In the TV series Only Fools and Horses, the Trotters made a threewheeler van famous – which was it?
A. Reliant Robin B. Reliant Regent C. Reliant Regal
23. Percy Shaw invented the Cat’s Eyes in which decade?
A. 1930s B. 1940s C. 1950s
24. In the early days of vans being converted with sleeping and cooking facilities for touring, what were they commonly known as?
A. Motorvans B. Motorhomes C. Dormobiles
25. Who was the first rider to break the 120mph average lap speed at the Isle of Man TT races?
A. John McGuiness B. Joey Dunlop C. Steve Hislop
26. When did the railway line first reach Aberdeen?
A. 1848 B. 1857 C. 1863
27. Captain Barclay, from Stonehaven, ran Scotland’s most famous stagecoach service, The Defiance, between Aberdeen and Edinburgh. How long did the journey take?
A. 12 hours B. 15 hours C. 18 hours
28. The tram above was decorated to celebrate the visit of King Edward and Queen Charlotte to Aberdeen in 1906. What had they come to open?
A. Marischal College B. The new joint railway station
C. Foresterhill Hospital
29. The Sentinel S4 Steam Wagon was a highly regarded form of goods transport in its day. What was its top speed?
A. 20mph B. 40mph C. 60mph
30. In the days of Aberdeenshire’s turnpike roads, how far apart were the toll booths?
A. Every six miles B. Every 12 miles C. Every major junction