ENTHUSIASTS will have the opportunity to see all things transport at a double event taking place in Bala for the second Bank Holiday of May.

Bala Lake Railway will be holding its annual Model Railway Show in collaboration with the Festival of Transport to produce an extravagant display of the best of British transport.

David Jones, manager at Bala Lake Railway and event organiser for the Model Railway Show, said: “This should be our biggest show yet as we’ve almost doubled in size since last year.

“We’re hoping for well over 1,000 people to attend the events over the three days.”

The Model Railway Show, in its third year, is set to include over 30 different layouts, including narrow gauge, steam and diesel trains, as well as a model of the former Llanuwchllyn station.

Mr Jones said: “Entrants will be coming from across the UK and Ireland to take part. It promises to be the biggest event Bala has seen in years.”

The Model Railway Show will be held alongside the Meirionnydd Vintage Tractor and Engine Club’s Festival of Transport, a far-reaching display of vintage cars, motorcycles, tractors and engines, as well a range of mechanical tools for vehicles.

Allen Main, secretary for the Meirionnydd Vintage Tractor and Engine Club, said: “This is a festival to celebrate transport in the last century.

“The event has really taken off since it started four years ago and we’ve expanded year on year, so we’re expecting to get an even better turnout this time around.”

This year will see appearances from 60 classic cars from as far back as the 1940s, including Jaguars, Standards, Minis and Land Rovers.

Mr Main said: ““We’ve had over 150 entries, so the field is coming close to capacity.

“We’re hoping for good weather so that it will make a great family day out.”

The Model Railway Show take place from Saturday to Monday, 26-27 May, while the Festival of Transport will take place on the Sunday and Monday only.

Ticket prices range from £2 to £5, with family tickets available from £10.

Free transport will be available via a vintage bus from Bala town to the location of the events near Ysgol y Berwyn, Bala, Ceredigion, LL23 7RU. Signs will be in place to offer directions.

For more information on these events contact David Jones on 01678 540666 or Allen Main by email at allen.main@btinternet.com