FROM intricate miniature landscapes to trains visitors can control themselves, Newton Abbot’s Model Railway Show promises a fascinating journey into the world of railways.

The fourth annual event, organised by the Railway Collection at Newton Abbot Library, will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 10am to 4pm at Newton Abbot Library.

Railway enthusiasts, model makers and families will be able to explore an impressive selection of layouts in different gauges, including HO, OO, Narrow and Electric Garden Gauge.

Several displays will make their debut at this year’s show, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail behind the miniature worlds.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to get involved, with two interactive layouts among the main attractions.

The Penryn Layout will allow members of the public to control trains using their mobile phones, while the Tamar Valley Model Railway Club will bring an OO gauge test track where visitors can bring along their own locomotives to run.

Advance booking is required for these interactive experiences, although slots are free and included in the general admission price.

To reserve a place or find out more, email [email protected]

There will also be plenty to keep younger visitors entertained through the Railway Time Traveller activity, which takes participants on a journey through four eras of railway history.

Children and families can discover Victorian railways, tackle steam engine challenges, design their own trains and imagine what the railway might look like in 2126.

Hands-on activities, games and photo opportunities will offer entertainment for visitors of all ages.

The show will feature a variety of traders and exhibitors selling model railway kits, railway memorabilia, books and hobby supplies, giving collectors and enthusiasts the chance to browse for new additions to their collections.

Visitors can also take a break at the on-site Owl and the Pussycat Coffee House, which will serve freshly prepared food, homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks throughout the day.

Admission costs £3 for visitors aged 16 and over, while children and young people under 16 can attend for free.

All proceeds will go towards supporting the preservation and continued development of the Railway Collection.

The event will be spread across the ground, first and second floors of Newton Abbot Library, with all areas accessible by lift or stairs.

The venue is around a 20-minute walk from Newton Abbot railway station and five minutes from the town’s bus station, with paid parking available nearby.

The Railway Studies Collection covers all aspects of Britain's Railways, with material of interest to railway and social historians, writer's, modellers, researchers and those with a more general interest.

As well as a vast array of railway books, the Collection holds thousands of photographs, and many original blueprint documents, track plans, maps, and timetables.

It is located on the first floor of the impressive Passmore Edwards Centre, built in 1904 as a Science, Art and Technical School.

The building now is home to Newton Abbot Library, commissioned to run by the charity Libraries Unlimited.