Prize-winning layout sees modellers take trophy

The track display staged by the Astolat Model Railway Circle was deemed to be the best at the exhibition.

The circle's members were presented with a plaque in memory of the late Ronald Maxted, a founder of Bognor Regis Model Railway Club.

The judging was carried out by Mr Maxted's widow, Violet Maxted, and Bognor Regis town mayor Cllr Don Eldridge.

Mrs Maxted said: "The layout was a worthy winner. It just caught my eye."

The layout showed the fictitious town of Plymshot with its station platform and sidings. Most of the stock was goods traffic with some passenger services.

Guildford-based Astolat committee member Jim Edwards said the 12ft long and 2ft wide display was unusual because it was in O gauge, at 7mm to the foot, compared to the smaller N gauge.

Most of the rolling stock was built from kits. "It's all about making things," he said.