The 'biggest' model railway exhibition in Cumberland is set to return.

The Workington Model Railway Exhibition, organised by Solrail, will take place on November 16 and 17 at the Energus building in Lillyhall Estate.

The event will showcase 18 layouts including Burntisland, one of the largest Scalefour setups.

This layout represents a real location on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, the main ferry crossing for trains before the construction of the Forth Railway Bridge.

The exhibition will also feature layouts of Alston station and Hallbankgate, returning by special request.

Most of the layouts will be new to Workington, with only two returning from previous years.

Thomas the Tank Engine will be making a return, inviting children to take the controls, and Underground Ernie will also be making an appearance.

The exhibition will showcase a range of technologies, from hand-propelled models to the latest Digital Command Control (DCC) systems.

Live Steam will also be making a return.

The event will be supported by trade stands providing a wide range of products for modellers.

'Scalefour Cumberland' will return for a third year with demonstration stands on 'Starting Out', 'Designing a Layout', 'Building Track', 'Making Stock', and 'Building Locomotives'.

There will also be computer simulation programmes for visitors to try.

The exhibition will be open on Saturday, November 16, from 10am until 5pm and Sunday, November 17, from 10am until 4pm.

Admission costs £7 for adults, with accompanied children entering for free.

A free souvenir programme, listing everything on display, will also be available while stocks last.

The regular 29 bus service from Workington and Whitehaven bus stations, with a £2 flat fare, serves the venue.

On Saturday, the bus stops right outside the Energus building, while on Sunday there is a 20-minute walk from Harrington Road.

Solrail is a not-for-profit limited company set up by a small group of model railway enthusiasts from west Cumbria.

Their aim is to educate the public about the railways, with the exhibition being their main event of the year.