Photo Album 1 of Wrenton, an N gauge model railway.

Here's a chance to take a closer look at some of the buildings of Wrenton, my N gauge model railway. This selection of photos concentrates on the station area and surrounding village. There are some shots of trains, too!

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Hi Roger - I cannot express into words how much I love and admire your layout. I always get excited when you have posted an update and I am never disappointed. I thoroughly enjoy listening to your voice as you guide us around the layout with the beautiful tea music in the background, so enjoyable and relaxing. Thankyou so very much.
Regards Chris

[@rogerdB]

Thanks Chris, glad you enjoy seeing the layout.

[@Wickford_N_Gauge]

Beautiful work, Roger 😍 It's always an honour to visit Wrenton 😇

[@rogerdB]

Good to see you back! Thanks Paul.

[@highlandersixtysix]

This beautiful layout, and the commentary, makes my heart sing. It's outstanding.

[@rogerdB]

Thanks. Hope it's singing a nice song!

[@rumblefish2536]

This remains the most beautiful layout that I have seen. Absolutely wonderful, Roger. Thanks for sharing.

[@rogerdB]

Thanks very much! Glad you like it.

[@chuffinel7676]

Fantastic. One of my Fave N Gauge layouts by miles. About to embark on my N Gauge endeavour, can only hope to get anywhere near as cool and atmospheric as yours.

[@rogerdB]

Thanks and good luck with your new project.

[@ianstonehouse]

I’m currently halfway through making my first N gauge layout and seeing what you’ve achieved is very inspiring to me.

[@rogerdB]

Thanks Ian. Hope the layout is going well.

[@peterlittle6665]

Hello Roger. As per the comments already posted, your layout is so atmospheric, and sums up the feel for a railway in the landscape. As I scratch builder myself, I can only admire the research and skill in producing some wonderful architecture.

[@rogerdB]

Thanks Peter.

[@KellinoRail]

Beautiful railway, a complete work of art. I knew the buildings were from Finchingfield even before you said. Just needs a Wiffen's bus doing the rounds...

[@rogerdB]

Thank you. I did manage to include the Wiffens' house, though!

[@FougarouBe]

Very nice layout ! :)

[@rogerdB]

Thank you Jean-François.

[@joeiacuzzo9822]

Well, I will just give up now. Incredible artistry!!

[@rogerdB]

Thanks Joe, keep trying!

[@raymondmarkesteijn3198]

Truly amazing how much detail your layout has thank you for sharing 🙂

[@rogerdB]

Thanks Raymond.

[@Oderick99]

such amazing modelling and great story telling :)

[@rogerdB]

Many thanks!

[@pepegalego]

What a beautiful piece of work, sir. You can be quite proud of your layout.

[@rogerdB]

Thanks Pepe, I am!

[@brianbs7348]

your layout is a really beautiful one which i do admire i have just discovered your channel and am looking forward to more videos after i catch up with the oyhers on your site many thanks Brian.

[@rogerdB]

Thanks Brian. Hope you enjoy the other videos.

[@thomashaupt79]

really lovely layout and I really do enhoy the small stories you telling. I personally would probably let some craftsmen work at one of the houses. Maybe painting it maybe a house gets a new roof.
Maybe there is a small constructuion side on the road where a waterpipe might have burst. Just give the mainroad a tiny bit more visual interest like you did in the gardens.

[@rogerdB]

Thanks. There is a scruffy cottage in need of repair, but new owners are just moving in so no work under way yet! I'll try to include a shot in the next video.

[@timothykeech7394]

Beautiful work as always.

[@rogerdB]

Thanks Timothy.

[@stevenpotter3812]

Inspirational roger 😁

[@rogerdB]

Thanks Steven.

[@bestrenderings796]

Spectacular!

[@rogerdB]

Thank you.

[@norbertrapapor8362]

One world: Great 👍

[@rogerdB]

Two words: Many thanks!

[@philipcoombs3544]

I am considering making a small n-gauge diorama and have just discovered your wonderful work. Well done! I grew up on the Somerset- Dorset border and am thinking that I might try to make something fictional based on that area. Do you have any tips for someone new to railway modelling. I am reasonably experienced in modelling sailing ships and very fussy to detail.
Many thanks... Phil

[@rogerdB]

Thanks Phil. If you have the time and patience to plough through it I've recorded the Wrenton build on a web site - www.roger-beckwith.co.uk/mr/.
You might find the N Gauge Forum a useful source of tips - www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php. You have to register to see the full site, only a very limited part of it is otherwise visible.
And also possibly join the N Gauge Society - www.ngaugesociety.org. Not expensive and you get a nice little Journal every two months.

[@philipcoombs3544]

Thank you😊

[@norbertosousa8577]

fantastic diorama. its the model on any shop available to buy, or the kits? best regards

[@rogerdB]

Thanks! All the buildings are scratch built, the only kit I used was for the cattle dock.

[@norbertosousa8577]

@@rogerdB congrats, its awesome

[@canuckprogressive.3435]

I'd like to live in Wrenton.

[@rogerdB]

Me too! Thanks.

[@RoofRailways101train]

How did you make your platforms? I’m trying to see which way is best

[@rogerdB]

They're plasticard. I find a spray with Halford's grey etching primer makes a good base colour and it doesn't seem to scrape off if you scratch the surface.