Facts on the Tracks Lesson 7: Gold Coast Railroad Museum (Part 1)

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Test your knowledge about the fascinating history of the Gold Coast Railroad Museum! This quiz covers important facts about exhibits, donations, and events related to the museum, making it a perfect activity for railroad enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Challenges include:

Multiple choice questions
True or False queries
Details about the museum’s history and relocation

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringTrain22

Who donated the FEC #153?

Florida East Coast Railway

U.S Sugar company

Amtrack

None of the above

What year was the FEC #153 donated?

1945

1956

1960

1957

True or False: William J. Godfrey approached Dr.Pearson with the idea of obtaining the Magellan

True

False

How much did a “Gold Coast Ride” cost in 1961

30 cents including admission

50 cents including admission

45 cents including admission

60 cents including admission

Why was the Miami Railroad Historical Society (MRHS) formed?

To manage the buying of trains

To manage the building if the museum

To oversee maintenance and operation of the locomotives

All of the above

When did the Ferdinand Magellan arrive at the museum?

January 17, 1959

January 17, 1969

September 5, 1958

August 18, 1957

Why did the Museum have to move to FT.Lauderdale?

The land was to be used as a CIA listening post

Low guest turn out

Administrative issues

All of the above

What year did the Museum begin the move to FT.Luaderdale?

1965

1945

1966

1980

What was built in the FT.Lauderdale location of the museum

I-595

Strip mall

Restaurants

A Theme parks

Where did the Museum move after leaving FT.Lauderdale?

It closed down

Weston Florida

Back to its original location

None of the above

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