CLASSIC cars and vintage vehicles will be the order of the day at an event next month.

North Dorset Railway are once again hosting a classic and vintage vehicle rally at Shillingstone Station, taking place across the weekend of June 10 and 11, between 11am and 4pm.

While it will be railway volunteers welcoming visitors, a wide range of restored vintage vehicles will be on display, while people can also choose simply to enjoy the restored historic station scene.

Music, a book fair, signal box tours, hot and cold refreshments and the museum and station shop will also be on offer, as well as a play area for the children.

Entry is free, with proceeds in aid of North Dorset Railway Charity.

A range of vehicles will be on show at the event

“There is plenty to see and do,” said an NDR spokesperson. “Visitors will be entertained by two local bands, one of which is led by the charity’s chairman, Jon Jenkins, the other with another volunteer Phil Challoner, with his band Flooded Lane will also play on the Sunday.

“The traditional Second-Hand Book Fair always proves to be extremely popular.

“But if it was the ‘real thing’ you were after, the restoration progress with Project 62’s USA type 0-6-0 tank engine, then you can see a real steam locomotive in its last stages of restoration.

“This may well be the first steam locomotive that will run on the restored and extended track bed in the next few years.

Rail will not be far from the action

“For many railway volunteers this will be ‘business as usual’, as they will provide signal box demonstrations, encouraging visitors to pull levers and ring bells, and help those wanting to explore the historic features of the station.

“Throughout the day, there will always be an opportunity to sit in the 1950s Mk 1 carriage and enjoy coffe or afternoon tea, all with beautiful views across to Hambledon Hill.”

Parking will be signposted to Bere Marsh Farm. For more information, log on to norhdorsetrailway.co.uk.