Hornby Centenary Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
For its Centenary anniversary year, Hornby has commissioned a limited edition 'O' gauge tinplate 0-4-0 locomotive to replicate Hornby Trains' first 'O' gauge locomotive, No. 1, originally released in 1920. How many colour schemes have been commissioned?
Question 2 of 10
A special 'OO' gauge Hornby Dublo branded presentation train set has been produced, recalling the original 1938 HD passenger train set. Which 'A4' 4-6-2 locomotive was selected to appear in this new set?
Question 3 of 10
To celebrate its Hornby Dublo roots, Hornby has released a very limited edition diecast metal-bodied 'OO' gauge model of 6231 Duchess of Atholl. How many of this certificated limited edition model were produced?
Question 4 of 10
A series of 'OO' gauge models from the Oxford Diecast range have been released as part of Hornby's Centenary range. Under what branding have they been released?
Question 5 of 10
Hornby added a new 'OO' gauge model of Stephenson's Rocket 0-2-2 to its Centenary range this year. In which year did Tri-ang originally announce its model of the diminutive locomotive?
Question 6 of 10
As part of the Centenary celebrations, Hornby has reissued its 'OO' gauge model of the Class 0F 'Pug' 0-4-0ST, 56025 in BR black. By what name is this locomotive affectionately known?
Question 7 of 10
One of Hornby's Bulleid rebuilt 'Merchant Navy' 4-6-2s, Clan Line, has been given the gold-plated treatment for its appearance in the Centenary range this year. What is Clan Line's running number?
Question 8 of 10
In what year was Rovex Plastics Ltd formed by Alexander Vanetzian?
Question 9 of 10
Which 'OO' locomotive is due to appear in Hornby's Centenary Rovex train pack with a pair of Stanier corridor carriages?
Question 10 of 10
BR '9F' Evening Star also appears in Hornby's Centenary range to celebrate the class' Tri-ang-Hornby roots when it was originally announced in 1971. Since then it has been retooled and will appear with a cast resin plaque commemorating its place as BR's last-built steam locomotive. In what year was it built at Swindon Works?
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