Photo from Burntisland.Net

Imagine seeing this being built about 170 years ago.

Even today it would look impressive if it still existed.

Now at least you can see a fine model in Burntisland (for the first time) on Saturday and Sunday.

The gap in the middle will shortly be full of ‘water’.

The fabulous and wholly unique model railway layout has returned for the second time (it was here eight years ago).

Anyone who saw it before will know it’s well worth seeing again. In addition to the station, working train ferry and cranes, the layout has been extended to include the locomotive roundhouse (photos tomorrow).

The highly detailed layout is the work of members of the East of Scotland 4mm Group of the Scalefour Society, several stay in Fife.

The layout is in sections and arrived in a small trailer.

It will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday in the Parish Church Hall. Admission free (donations welcome).

The bags are going to children in Malawi and are stuffed full of useful things including clothes and items to help with schooling.