Sir Rod Stewart recently revealed his plans for his magnificent model railway set after working on the 1,500sq ft layout for two decades. 

The impeccably detailed layout considered a masterpiece among enthusiasts, has taken decades to build and currently lives in the attic of the singer’s Los Angeles home. 

However, the rock singer, 79, has decided it is time for his masterpiece to be appreciated by others as he aims to give his beloved model train set to the nation. 

Sir Rod revealed to The Sun that he has decided to not put the giant model railway in his will for his family. 

Instead, he confessed that he would love his local council in Essex to display his creation - with the proceeds going to charity. 

He said: 'I’ve never even thought about putting it in my will. It is an absolute masterpiece. It really is. Even if I say it myself.' 

He added: 'I would love to open it up to the public if Essex County will allow me and give the money to charity.' 

'I’d love to do that.' 

The extraordinary model is currently in his attic at his home in Los Angeles and is based on 1940's New York and Chicago. 

The model railway set features skyscrapers and warehouses, with sound effects of birds when trains pass through the countryside. 

In 2019, Rod insisted that he had built 90 percent of it himself. 

He said: 'The only thing I wasn’t very good at and still am not is the electricals, so I had someone else do that.' 

He then admitted that a lot of people 'laugh' at it being a 'silly hobby' yet he thinks it's a 'wonderful hobby'. 

Sir Rod is a keen model train collector who has spent 30 years designing a model American city at his home in England. 

It comes after he revealed he has 'no fear' about death ahead of his 80th birthday, adding he aims to stick around for another 15 years, but also acknowledging his 'days are numbered'.