Hundreds enjoyed a "fantastic" two-day "Rail Riders Railway Show" at Crewe's railway museum over the weekend - with people visiting from across the UK.

The Rail Riders Railway Show ran from 10am until 5pm on Saturday 10 June and from 10am until 4pm on Sunday 11 June.

Visitors to the Crewe event celebrated all things railways, from model trains up to full-sized mainline locomotives.

Visitors to the Crewe Rail Riders Railway Show celebrated all things railways, from model trains up to full-sized mainline locomotives (Jonathan White).

The show focused on all things modern image from the early diesels and electrics right up to the modern railway of today.

Over the two days there was a selection of traders, model railway manufactures and layouts.

There was a chance to experience the tilting of the Advance Passenger Train (APT) vehicle and to view mainline locomotives from DB Cargo UK (66175 Rail Riders Express), and DRS, amongst others.

Visitors could enjoy 'The Flying Scotsman' steam locomotive passing Crewe Heritage Centre on the Saturday of the event.

The Heritage Centre's North Junction Café was open as well as visiting food and drinks vendors.

Visitors could enjoy 'The Flying Scotsman' steam locomotive passing Crewe Heritage Centre on the Saturday of the event (Jonathan White).

There was also a Tombola and Raffle stand with prizes. All money raised by this stand will be donated to the Samaritans.

Crewe Heritage Centre was chosen at this year's venue as it is the base of the APT, as well as having excellent transport links.

A representative from Rail Riders said: "What a fantastic couple of days we've had at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

"Thank you to everyone that has visited the show and for making it such a roaring success – we have had a great time hosting this weekend.

The Rail Riders weekend was sponsored by Railcam, Booklaw, Bishop Trains, Durham Trains Of Stanley, and UK Departure Boards (Jonathan White).

"We were delighted to see so many members over the weekend too, also thank you to all our exhibitors who were with us all weekend.

"Also a huge thanks to Direct Rail Services, DB Cargo UK and Freightliner Group Ltd for providing the locos over the weekend."

The weekend was sponsored by Railcam, Booklaw, Bishop Trains, Durham Trains Of Stanley, and UK Departure Boards.

Rail Riders is a railway club for everyone and promotes travel on heritage and mainline trains.

Over the two days there was a selection of traders, model railway manufactures and layouts (Rail Riders Railway Show).

The event takes place at a different location each year and is open to club members and the general public.

For further information relating to Rail Riders visit HERE.

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