It was all aboard for record breaker event at Leighton Buzzard Railway

The event on Sunday saw more than 350 passengers who stepped back in time to travel on the trains with another 150 people visiting the model railway exhibition – the largest numbers for the model show in recent memory.

Spokesperson Colin Bowles said: “There were many compliments about the exhibition and the high standard of exhibits. Seven layouts of the smaller scales were in the community room and three layouts in the engine shed of the larger scales including live steam models from the Eaton Bray 16mm group.

“Each layout had something unique ranging from a forest scene to a California movie set. Several of the layouts had models of locos, carriages and wagons in use on the

LBNGR along with two layouts owned by members of the Leighton Buzzard Railway, Junior Railway Club,

“There was also a fine display of working miniature steam engines at Stonehenge Works as well.”

Enthusiasts who run Leighton Buzzard’s popular railway attraction say it’s now full steam ahead as organisers look forward to its next event over the May Bank Holiday weekend. It will feature the a popular Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Sunday May 3 and Monday May 4, when children who bring their Teddy Bears for a day out can travel for free. The Children’s Bear Hunt at Stonehenge Works will also be open to entertain younger visitors.

Visit the railway’s website for more details and to book tickets.