Enthusiasts showed off their best miniature steam engines at the Royston and District Model Railway Club annual exhibition.
The annual exhibition took place at Bassingbourn Village College on Saturday, April 13.
Nearly a thousand people attended from across a wide area, including around 150 young people.
One of these was five-year-old Rowan Hammond from Biggleswade, who visited with his father and admired the steam engines on the 'Putnoe Halt' display - one of 20-plus layouts of varying gauges exhibited in the hall.
Members of other model railway clubs took part in the day, from as far afield as Tonbridge in Kent.
Although the traditional 'OO' gauge remains the most popular choice, smaller gauges such as the several 'N' displays present are gaining in popularity as they require much less space and can be adapted more easily to suit a modern-day room.
A number of larger 'O' gauge models were also present.
Club secretary Peter Schofield thanked visiting stallholders and enthusiasts for their hard work and support in making the event a success.
He said: "The exhibitors told me how much they enjoyed the day with numerous people saying how wonderful it was to witness happy young faces.
"The large number of junior members of the family that attended more than justified our decision to make it a friendly family day by keeping our entrance fee down and allowing children free admission."
Stalls at the event sold items which enthusiasts could add to their displays, as well as books to help those about to embark on the world of railway modelling.
Model railways have gained popularity thanks to several famous fans.
When Sir Rod Stewart returned to the UK from California, he shipped his 124ft-long by 23ft wide model replicating a US city, which had taken him some 30 years to construct.
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Meanwhile musician and TV personality Jools Holland has a 100ft-long model railway at his Kent home.
The pandemic apparently led to an increase in model railway displays, with sales of gauges dramatically increasing as people searched for a new indoor hobby.
Royston & District Model Railway Club meets most Fridays at Whaddon Village Hall.
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