A Wiltshire schoolboy has won a national model engineering competition.
Oliver Sausins, aged 11 from Chippenham, took part in the National Garden Railway Show and was named Class Winner in the Junior section for his model of "Britomart", a Quarry class Hunslet locomotive.
Oliver, who has been a member of the West Wiltshire Society of Model Engineers for three years, shares his interest in model engineering with his father and grandfather.
The family regularly contributes to the development of the club's garden railway, based at the White Horse Country Park.
The club encourages young members to explore the world of model engineering.
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Throughout the summer season, these young enthusiasts can often be seen running their models and assisting with the operation of the larger miniature railway.
Oliver's achievement highlights the club's dedication to fostering young talent in the field.
For those interested in learning more about the club and its activities, public open days are held on the first Saturday of each month until September.
More information can be found on their website at wwsme.org.
The National Garden Railway Show, where Oliver competed, is a major event in the model railway calendar, attracting enthusiasts from across the country.
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