This weekend promises to be an exciting one for lovers of steam railways.

Kew Bridge Steam Museum is holding its annual Live Steam Model Railway Show which will appeal to train lovers young and old.

This popular event will entertain families and railway enthusiasts alike with scores of model trains puffing away under their own steam.

The selection of sizes means model steam railway enthusiasts from all over the country can show off their engines.

And if you have ever fancied building your own model steam train, this is the place to be. Trade exhibitors will be selling everything needed to build your own live steam railway, from engines and coaches to miniature post boxes.

Many Victorian waterworks had their own railway. At Kew Bridge this is shown by a short line featuring the Steam locomotives "Cloister" and "Wendy", which are operated by the Hampshire Narrow Gauge Railway Society. Both of these will be in full service and provide visitors trips around the museum site.

The Live Steam Model Railway Show is on this weekend open from 11am. Kew Bridge Steam Museum is on Green Dragon Lane and entry is £2-£4. For more information call 020 8568 4757

November 16, 2001 16:30