Railway enthusiasts build a head of steam for us
PICTURE: From left, Jim Whitehead, John Foster and John Leadbeater with a model layout of Rowntree Halt, York
Railway modelling enthusiasts are planning a fascinating exhibition of layouts to entertain the York public.
Plans are well in hand for the 9th annual show being mounted by the Ebor Group of Railway Modellers on February 22 and 23 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Heworth.
Exhibition Manager Tony Walmsley said members were looking forward to showing off a wide range of displays over the two days of the show, which will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Janet Looker.
Tony said: “Visitors will see the results of a wide range of people’s interests and skills in modelling railways – they will see models from different eras and in a variety of sizes.
“They will be able to talk to people about how they have made things – we’re a very friendly bunch who are happy to explain what we’ve done and how we’ve done it.”
He said new members were inspired to join the group every year after seeing the exhibition, which is open 10am to 5pm on the Saturday of the event and 10am to 4pm on the Sunday.
Local traders including sponsors Monk Bar Model shop will run stalls at the show, and admission to the event is priced £4 for adults and £1 for children.
The exhibition will raise money for York Against Cancer’s work in local cancer care, research and education. Delicious refreshments will be available to buy from our volunteers throughout the weekend.