Catherine Cooper

The 1858 Challenge Quiz

Fundraising for Railway Benefit Fund
£566
raised of £500 target
The Central Route 1858 Railway Quiz, 25 March 2021
Railway Family Week is week-long fundraising event organised and hosted by the Railway Benefit Fund. The Railway Benefit Fund is the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting current, former and retired railway people and their families.

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GET ON BOARD FOR THE 1858 CHALLENGE QUIZ!

When?  Thursday, 25th March, 18:58 sharp!

What's it in aid of?  Railway Family Week, run by the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF).

Are there prizes?  Yes, to be revealed later.  But remember, the best prize of all is that warm and fuzzy feeling you'll get from supporting the RBF!

What's with 1858?  This is the year the RBF started, and so has given rise to the 1858 Challenge....and why the quiz will start at 18:58.

Who can take part?  Everyone - technical knowledge not essential

What's the entry fee?  £5.

What details do I need to give when I register?  If you work for Network Rail, please leave your full name.  If you're external to Network Rail, please leave your full name then email catherine.cooper@networkrail.co.uk to receive the Outlook invitation

Who's the Quizmaster?  Dek Owen, supported by the Central Route Performance Improvement Team.

What sort of questions?  Directly or indirectly railway related; all answers are multiple choice.  And the answer to some of them may or may not be 1858!

How will it be run?  Via Teams - you'll be invited once you've donated.

Who will mark my answers?  You - we trust you to not cheat!


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About the campaign

Railway Family Week is week-long fundraising event organised and hosted by the Railway Benefit Fund. The Railway Benefit Fund is the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting current, former and retired railway people and their families.

About the charity

Funded entirely by donations, the RBF is the only charity dedicated solely to provide support to current, former and retired railway industry workers in times of need. Helping Railway Families through tough times. Registered Charity No. 206312 & Scottish Ref No SCO39550

Donation summary

Total raised
£566.00
+ £119.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£566.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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