A specially designed Hogwarts model railway layout is coming to the 9th Annual Model Railway Exhibition organized by the Rotary Club of Newton Aycliffe at the Youth Centre, Burn Lane, (opp Tesco) on Saturday 10th March from 10am to 5pm.
Entry costs £5 for adults, £4 for concessions and 50p for children. There are family tickets available at £10.
This year’s event will be the larger than ever with 20 layouts booked for the event ranging from “n” to “0” scales representing locations from the UK, Europe and North America.
Of special interest will be fantastic Howarts/Harry Potter layouts built by Rotarian Brian Winwood and for the very young, a self-drive Thomas and Friends layout from Shildon Model Railway Club.
Sadly the visit of a live steam narrow gauge layout has been cancelled due to the owner being taken ill.
Traders will be well represented with 10 stands selling new and pre-owned model railway items along with die-cast models, scenery, photographs and books.
Four full size preservation societies will be lending their support while other enthusiasts will be manning a tombola staff and serving refreshments.
Free parking is available at St Mary’s RC Church just yards from the event, there is full disabled access, all day refreshments are available and a family tombola.
Proceeds from the exhibition will be shared between McMillan Cancer Care and Prostate Cancer UK.
More information is available from Rtn John Burrows on 07870 210269 or email jandeburrows@gmail.com
