Christmas Train Community Competition
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A West Coast Pendolino train has been transformed into a Penguilino and an East Coast Class 91 has become a Claus 91. The designs came from the winners of the Christmas Train design competition, nine-year-old Amber Maxfield and 11-year-old Madeleine Deakin.
The competition attracted hundreds of entries from all across the UK and was judged by a panel headed by children's author Jill Murphy.
The two trains will run up and down on the West Coast and East Coast routes over the Christmas period, each bearing the name of its young designer.
Patrick McCall, Chairman of Virgin Trains, said: ‘‘We loved the concepts that these two young designers came up with and are proud to have their ideas transform two trains. It’s fantastic that both the East Coast and West Coast services have come together to make our customers’ journeys throughout December extra special - especially on their way home for Christmas.’’
Diana Gerald, Book Trust chief executive, said: “This project has been a great opportunity to inspire children to use their imaginations and we were really impressed with the quality of entries. We received everything from family party scenes to our most beloved Christmas characters.’’
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