GALLERY: Swindon Railway Festival gets a full head of Steam

By Jamie Hill - 11 September 2017

HeritageCommunity

Rail enthusiasts from across the country made tracks for the town this weekend for the annual Swindon Railway Festival.

This popular event held at Steam is an annual celebration of steam railways and is heaven for model railway fans.

Visitors got to see some of the best and largest model railway layouts in the country, and were able to visit the special exhibits, displays and trade stands. The model railways on display were uniquely designed and built by railway groups and enthusiasts. There were also several modelling demonstrations.

Visitors were also able to climb onto the footplate of the museum's famous locomotives, including Caerphilly Castle and were given the chance to meet drivers and firemen who worked on the Great Western Railway.

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