History was made this week at one of South Cheshire’s best-kept secrets, as the Peacock Railway welcomed visitors for its first-ever Mid-week Running Day, writes Jonathan White.
The miniature railway behind The Peacock Inn in Willaston – run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society – offered rides around its picturesque quarter-mile 5-inch gauge track.
The event marked a new chapter for the society, which normally operates at weekends and special occasions.
Railway lovers young and old turned out in droves for an afternoon of steam and smiles.
For £1, visitors enjoyed two laps around the charming track aboard lovingly maintained miniature steam and battery-electric trains.
“We’re thrilled by the turnout,” said one of the society’s volunteers.
“It’s the first time we’ve opened mid-week to the public, and it’s wonderful to see so many enjoying what we do.”
The railway site has become a destination for model engineering fans and families.
Due to the success of the weekday run, more mid-week running days have been scheduled throughout August, alongside the society’s Sunday events.
Upcoming dates include:
•Sunday 3rd August, 12:00–4:00pm – Public Running Day
•Wednesday 6th August, 12:00–4:00pm – Mid-week Running Day
•Wednesday 13th August, 12:00–4:00pm – Mid-week Running Day
•Wednesday 20th August, 12:00–4:00pm – Mid-week Running Day
•Wednesday 27th August, 12:00–4:00pm – Mid-week Running Day
Visit the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society website https://southcheshiremes.co.uk or follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/southcheshiremodelengineeringsociety for updates and event details.
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