The band played and stood on the platform as Sandbach celebrated the 200th anniversary of train travel.

Sandbach's world-famous Foden's Band treated members of the Friends of Sandbach Station (FOSS) and visitors to a performance on Platform One.

FOSS organised for Foden's Band to play at the special event at Sandbach station on Saturday (September 27th). (Photo: Nub News)

Sandbach Mayor, Councillor John Arnold, pointed out the importance of the railway to Sandbach and its links to former locally based transport firm, Foden's whose band entertained with a selection of pieces.

Northern Line trains during the weekend's trail anniversary celebration. (Photo: Nub News)

The Midland pub also opened its doors for refreshments early at 11 am followed by a musical extravaganza from Graham Boswell and Steve MaGuire.

Crowds gathered to watch and listen to Foden's Band. (Photo: Nub News)

Congratulations to the Friends of Sandbach Station for putting on such a well-attended event.

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