By Leicester Mercury | Posted 31 August, 2013
Thousands of people enjoyed a rare opportunity to ride a miniature railway.
Each year, Stapleford Park, near Melton, invites people to ride its small steam trains along the two-mile track to raise cash for LOROS hospice.
The event also included a vintage threshing display, radio control tanks, vintage vehicles and Saxon villagers.
This year, the park, which is also home to a grade I-listed country house hotel, hosted a three-day event.
Organiser Jeremy Grice said: "It went brilliantly and we probably had about 4,000 people over the three days.
"We had four engines running and had 29 trains a day.
"It's an amazing experience to drive the trains but it's also a wonderful trip for passengers.
"It's a two-mile ride through beautiful parkland, including two bridges over the River Wreake."
The event is run by the Friends of Stapleford Miniature Railway and the train rides are usually held over two days on the August bank holiday weekend.
This year, the event was extended to three days to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first event in 2003.
