It was full steam ahead for Ely & District Model Railway Club’s 40th anniversary as exhibitors, traders and visitors came together to mark the occasion.

Ely Standard: Ely & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike RouseEly & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike Rouse (Image: Archant)

The best layout at the event, which was held at City of Ely Community College, was won by David Barham and Fen End Pit.

In a post from the group on social media, it said: “We had a brilliant 40th Model Railway exhibition in Ely today.

“The winner of the best layout competition, voted for by the public, was Fen End Pit. A very deserving winner - for a number of reasons. David was so, so happy. A great result.

“And to cap it all, we got a very low level flypast by the Lancaster Bomber over Ely College at 5.05pm as we were packing up the show.

Ely Standard: Ely & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike RouseEly & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike Rouse (Image: Archant)

“To all our exhibitors, traders and visitors that helped make today such a special and enjoyable day, thank you!”

The event took place on Saturday May 19 from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Ely Standard: Ely & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike RouseEly & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike Rouse (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Ely & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike RouseEly & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike Rouse (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Ely & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike RouseEly & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike Rouse (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Ely & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike RouseEly & District Model Railway Club's 40th Model Railway Exhibition. PHOTO: Mike Rouse (Image: Archant)