A MODEL railway group has received funds from Sussex Police to go towards a new outside track.

East Sussex Garden Rail Group has been awarded £300 from the Police Property Act Fund towards their latest project.

Group leader Colin Feist said: “We have two projects to extend the outside railway, having been allocated more space, we will be purchasing track and timber thanks in part to the generous donation from Sussex Police.

“Our members on average are from the elder generation, who enjoy running larger scale model trains in a garden setting, or indoors given the space.

“We welcome all comers. Members attend with their trains to run who may not have the facility at home and over lunch we sit and discuss modelling projects, hints and tips, and the latest internet scams.”

The Police Property Act Fund is made up of money received by the police from the sale of property confiscated by order of the court.

For more information on the East Sussex Garden Rail Group, visit eastsussexgardenrail.co.uk

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