OVER 400 railway enthusiasts and members of the public journeyed to the past at the Wickwar Brewing Company open day.

The event took place on Saturday, January 24 at the Old Brewery on Station Road, in Wickwar, where a working scale model showing the Wickwar train station as it would have looked 50 years ago was on display for visitors to enjoy.

Crowds of people attended the open day, held by the Wickwar Brewing Company, which was commemorating the 50th anniversary of the last passenger train leaving the now closed station during the event.

A working 'N Gauge' scale model showing the station and the surrounding area, built by the Farnham and District Model Railway Club built, was enjoyed by the crowds in the company’s historic 1860’s brewhouse.

Barry Fortin from the Wickwar Brewing Company, who was responsible for organising the event, said: “We had a fantastic turnout at the brewery on Saturday, to support the unveiling of Farnham and District’s Model Railway, that includes our heritage brewery.

“It was great to welcome over 400 people of all ages into the brewery to enjoy the model and also learn how we brew our ales."

Brewers were on hand throughout the day answering questions and educating the public about the history of the brewery.

The Wickwar Brewing Company is Gloucestershire’s largest independent brewer of award winning ales and the company produced a one-off commemorative real ale, ‘Last Train’ for visitors to sample during the open day.

Mr Fortin added: “Due to its success, we are extremely keen to continue holding events such as this at the Brewery in the near future, and urge the local community to keep an eye out for future events.”