That meant they only had to compete between themselves for whatever men were in play.

At best they may compete between the title "oldest civilian orchestra".

But this achievement was not done for different rail operating companies to compete between themselves.

All teams competed between each other in a single group.

From 1957 to 1999 the cup was competed for between national teams, each having three boats.

By the 1980s it was competed for between the second division champions of the participating countries.

Note 2 - Luxembourg competed between years 1980 - 1988.

Note 3 - Switzerland competed between years 1984 - 1986.

Note 4 - Portugal competed in year 1991 and between years 1994 - 2000.

Note 5 - Canada competed between years 1992 - 1993.