Hundreds of railway enthusiasts make tracks for model exhibition supporting Telford Steam Railway
The organiser of a model railway and collectables exhibition is chuffed with the public's turnout.
Dave Angell reckons up to 400 people turned out for the event at Horsehay Village Hall on Sunday, raising hopefully 'thousands' for Telford Steam Railway once all the cash is counted up.
"It was absolutely brilliant," said Mr Angell. "I think it met my expectations and exceeded everyone else's. I had a figure in my mind and it exceeded that.
"The cafe did well and exhibitors have already signed up for next year's event - on July 28, 2024."
It was the first time that an event of its type had been held to support the steam railway at the village hall. There was a display of miniature engines and the Phoenix Engineering Club ran a scale model train.
The money will be going to support a number of projects at the steam railway which is a very short stroll from the village hall.
The steam railway was opened to the public in 1984 and Telford Steam Railway has added more rolling stock, a narrow gauge tramway, model railway and many site improvements since then.
It hosts the Polar Express Train Ride in the run up to Christmas and events throughout the year.
The next event is a 1940s weekender on the bank holiday weekend of August 26 to 28.
Learn more at telfordsteamrailway.co.uk.
