HUNDREDS of model railway enthusiasts from across the UK flocked to the Severn Valley Railway last weekend.
The event, held at The Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley, was organised by the Bewdley MPD O Gauge Society, a group of volunteers based at Bewdley motive power depot.
It featured nine O gauge layouts and three displays and attracted many model rail companies to set up trade stands. It’s only the second such event at the railway, and the organisers were delighted with both the turnout of visitors and the comments they received.
SVR volunteer fireman Harry Bradley said: “We had more time to plan our 2022 event than we did last year and that’s meant more layouts and a wider range of eras. We’ve had fantastic support from traders and the feedback from visitors has been hugely positive.
“One of the highlights for us was being able to raise £1,100 in a raffle for the SVR’s Bridgnorth Yard appeal. This will go towards essential repairs at the yard, where the main overhaul and maintenance of our steam locomotives takes place.”
“Another plus was a limited edition wagon, commissioned specially for our event,” added fellow organiser and volunteer loco driver Martin Wood.
“We worked with Dapol Ltd to produce 50 ‘E.B. Mason’ sand wagons, and most of these were snapped up during the event.”
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