2013

Don Annison's inspired N scale layout Bassenthwaite Lake is compact but bursting with detail and atmosphere.

Allan Grey's St. George's Pit portrays a typical North Eastern Colliery. Allan is a master modeller. The majority of his models are scratchbuilt and take many hours to make. "Every expense spared" is his guiding principle in the pursuit of fidelity.

Allan organises the Birtley Model Railway Exhibition. He has been a regular visitor to Workington with his O gauge layouts.

A view not usually seen by visitors. Graham Morfoot (left) consoling Allan Grey (right) on the rising price of track pins.

Andy Butler's COULDERTON 4mm scale layout has been a regular exhibitor a Workington. Every year, Andy employs the same basic configuration but changes the rolling stock and some strategic buildings and details. It is a very successful formula, allowing a wide variety of scenarios to be explored, while the proven main layout features offer consistent and reliable performance. All Andy's models feature the latest Digital Command Control sound decoders with custom made sound files in many cases.

59th and Rust, an HO scale American switching style layout built by local hero Ray O'Neill. The layout was featured in two leading American Model Railroading magasines: Model Railroader and Railroad Model Craftsman Nov 2020.

Bob Hetherington brought GARRIGILL his 4mm finescale part built layout showcasing his entire fleet of scratchbuilt Stockton and Darlington Railway models. Each is a faithful replica of the prototype from the early days of railways and is a masterclass in railway modelling at its very best.