Bognor Regis Model Railway Club celebrates 'best ever' annual exhibition with record attendance
The exhibition took place on the weekend of January 13, featuring 17 layouts of various sizes and a range of themes across two halls in Felpham Community College.
Stephen Nicholson, the chairman of the Model Railway Club, said themes varied from modern diesel depots, reflecting the contemporary reality of train travel, to the romantic steam-powered engines of years gone by.
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Hide AdWith nearly 2,000 visitors from across the south coast travelling to attend, this year's exhibition was the club’s best ever effort, Mr Nicholson said.
The event was attended by Bognor Regis Town Mayor Francis Oppler, who awarded the prize for Best in Show to “Crookham Vale”.
Built by beginner members of the club, it depicts a narrow gauge railway with a sand quarry and a village.
Cllr Oppler was particularly impressed by the attention to detail, as well as the hard work which had gone into the exhibit.