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Competition Winners 2008

Each month, you have the chance to win a fantastic prize in our website competition. From locomotives to Skaledale buildings, or even DCC controllers and sets. Just answer a simple question to be entered into a draw to win the prize!

The winners for 2008 are:

January

Q - How many NEW RailRoad products were announced on January 1st 2008?
A - 16
Ms Karen Railton, Croydon

February

Q - What is the time according to the Skaledale Jubilee Clock Tower?
A - 11:15
Mr Gareth Collier, Pevensey

March

Q - The Access One IR Controller is an accessory for which DCC controller?
A - Both the Select and the Elite
Mr Stuart Fairbank, Bolton

April

Q - On what year did the first commercial "Maglev" train service begin operation?
A - 1984
Mr Brian Taylor, Perth

May

Q - The Stephenson's Rocket won the Rainhill trials in which year?
A - 1829
Mrs Anne Wright, Newtownards

June

Q - The TGV is a family of electric trains from France. What does TGV stand for?
A - Train à Grande Vitesse
Mr Thomas Noakes, Peterborough

July

Q - What is the total length of the real Evening Star locomotive?
A - 66 feet 2 inches
Mr Brian Rees, Port Talbot

August

Q - Last measured between 2006 and 2007, the United Kingdom is the home to how many kilometres of track?
A - 16,208
Mr Andrew Scott, Tyne & Wear

September

Q - The Hogwarts Express is the magical train that carries students between London and Hogsmeade. According to the Harry Potter books, how many times in total does Harry Potter ride the Hogwarts Express?
A - 10/11
Mr Dave Pavey, Ockley

October

Q - How many locomotives are shown in the scene on pages 26 and 27 of the Hornby 2008 catalogue?
A - 16
Mr Dylan Marodeen, Kingston

November

Q - How many 'Schools' Class locomotives were produced in total?
A - 40
Mr Brian Lambert, Ashford

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