AROUND 25 model railway displays will be heading to the Severn Valley Railway during the May bank holiday weekend, writes Mia Whitehouse.
The miniature set-ups will take over The Engine House at Highley on May 3 and 4.
Entry to the event is included in the price of travel along the heritage line, which is currently operating between Kidderminster and Hampton Loade.
The northernmost section between Hampton Loade and Bridgnorth remains closed, pending repairs to the serious landslip that occurred earlier in the year.
Exhibitors from all over the UK
Exhibitors will travel from across the country and layouts on display will include Illie Town, Memory Lane, New Abberley and Quarry End.
The displays will be set out amongst the full-size locomotives and carriages on display in The Engine House, including ‘Gordon’ the blue engine and 7819 ‘Hinton Manor’.
Entry to The Engine House will be from 10.45am to 4.30pm, with last entry at 4pm.
Footplate rides
Meanwhile, despite Bridgnorth station being cut off from the rest of the line, visitors will be able to take part in short footplate rides on a steam locomotive throughout the weekend, including the bank holiday Monday on May 5.
These are payable on the day, subject to availability, or can be pre-booked on the svr.co.uk website where there are timetables and further information on the Model Railway Weekend.
