SOUTH Cheshire Model Engineering Society held its annual open day on Saturday, September 10.
This free event took place on its premises at the rear of the Peacock Hotel in Willaston.
There were miniature-gauge steam train rides on the five-inch railway track which is almost a quarter of a mile in length.
Miniature-gauge steam train rides on a temporary straight section of 7¼ -inch railway track and rides across an adjacent field pulled by miniature steam traction engine 'Maud'.
The clubhouse contained a display of locomotives and engines produced by Society members.
Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin perused the proceedings and was given a guided tour of the site.
Refreshments were served by society volunteers in the clubhouse, with further refreshments available outside from the Wilson House Scouts.
The event was enjoyed by hundreds of visitors who were treated to sunny weather all day.
The society currently has more than 80 members and meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.45pm in its clubhouse. For further information relating to the society please visit southcheshiremes.com.
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