MINIATURE planes, trains and automobiles were at the heart of an annual modelling event at the North-East's national railway museum.

Locomotion: The National Railway Museum, at Shildon, held its popular annual Model Mania on Saturday and Sunday which featured an array of models from clubs and individuals across the region.

An estimated 2,000 people visited from the area and far and wide.

Sharon Thorburn, front of house officer, said: "It's been a brilliant weekend and we've had quite a lot of visitors.

"The highlight has mainly been the model layouts - some of them are really detailed and great to watch and I think that is what has drawn people."

As well as marvelling at the displays, visitors watched demonstrations to pick up tips to take home.

There was also a wide range of trade stands catering for every model-lover's needs.

Exhibitors for this year’s event included Newton Aycliffe Model Flying Club, Durham Model Truck Club, Roker Park Model Boat Club, Shildon Model Railway Club and Darlington Scale Modellers.

They were joined by the North Eastern Meccano Society, Film and TV Model Club, Coniscliffe Carving Club, the OO Live Steam Club, IPMS Langley Moor and IPMS Cleveland.