Section 2 recording
Tour of the Kestrel Valley Railway
You will hear a guide welcoming visitors and introducing a tour of a restored steam railway.
One speaker · Australian English · 3:12
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Go to the questions ↓Questions 1–6
Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Word limit: ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER
1By 1902, the trains were mainly used to carry from local pits.
2Unlike most bridges of the period, the viaduct across Deep Creek was made of .
3Today's train will be pulled by an engine named the Duchess.
4At Millbrook Station, visitors can see machinery maintenance taking place in the .
5Showing a travel pass at the souvenir shop qualifies visitors for a discount.
6Passengers need to be seated inside the carriages by at the latest.
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