Which country built the first steam locomotive to run on rails?
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United Kingdom
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Which country built the first steam locomotive to run on rails?
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United Kingdom
What is the name of the largest steam locomotive ever built?
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Union Pacific Big Boy
Which steam locomotive holds the world speed record for steam traction?
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Mallard
What is the name of the Japanese maglev train series that set a record of 603 km/h?
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L0 Series
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