Stapleford Park Miniature Railway 2024 - Part 1

Trying to pick some photos for this blog from yesterdays trip to the Stapleford Park Miniature railway Miniatures and Models Weekend 2024 hasn't been easy. I could have filled this post several times over! I will do it over two days though so lets start todays look at some of my favorite exhibits vehicle wise!

Starting with the car that I would choose to go home with and it is this superb Mk3 Cortina 2 door. A real beauty and brings back many memories of when cars had a personality! 

Fantastic interior with acres of vinyl and masses of imitation wood trim!

That tax disc (remember those) and the number plate dates this car at more than 50 years old and it looks brand new!

This Rover 2000 looked fantastic in that green paint work and with the upgraded alloy wheels.

This Morris Marina was as standard as they come but looked wonderful, just like Mrs. Woody who drove a similar one years ago!

Another Rover 2000, a Morris Minor Traveler and a modernish BMW were also looking good in the sun.

There were also some custom cars including this rather nice Dodge pickup.

However this Bedford CA van was my favorite custom semi resto. From the outside it looks lovingly restored to original condition ...

...but look inside and this very modern and very comfy looking interior awaits. Although I didn't find out, I just know there is going to be a somewhat interesting and powerful engine under the bonnet.

A Land Rover and 4x4 club were on site with some interesting exhibits.

There were a few other Land Rovers there to including this one with several interesting notices on the windows - I do like them!

There was this more modern snorkled and winch fitted model.

There was also a Mk1 from the 1950s and worth a fortune now!

For the ultimate in off road camping - the Land Rover Camper!

There was also a collection of motorbikes.

I couldn't help but admire this mini bike from the 1960s.

I will carry on tomorrow as there were some really interesting things that I want to record!