THE excellently preserved Barry Island Station is hosting the next annual toy and train sale on Sunday, August 3, between 10.30am-3pm.

This is the only event of this type at this venue in 2014, although collectors may rest assured that arrangements are in hand at this venue for next year, owing to the popularity of the show, which is held within the buildings and on the platforms, under the large canopy. In the meantime of course, the sister event, Cardiff toy and train sale, will be taking place at Penarth Leisure Centre on a three monthly basis (the next show there is on Saturday, October 11) with another show at Barry Leisure Centre on Sunday, September 28.

Barry Island Station has proved a big hit with the public in recent years and the unique atmosphere helps to create a special day alongside all of the seaside attractions on offer. The station boasts an excellent in-house cafe and the mainline station is on the same site so visitors can travel by rail from all over the area. The Barry Tourist Railway will also be operating their own trains during the show.

Organiser Chris Dyer said: “Barry Island attracts a great range of traders from both sides of the Severn Bridge and a wonderful array of stock is always available from all the big names such as Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, EFE, Tri-ang, Hornby, Lima, Wrenn, Bachmann etc. In the current economic climate, prices have never been keener and it is an ideal time to build up collections at budget prices. Traders are also very keen to buy and to exchange so do bring along your surplus items. We are very grateful to John Buxton and the Railway for making their excellent facilities available to us, once per year.”

For further information telephone (01643)702757 or 07966 694579 or visit website: www.chrisdyerfairs.co.uk