Roger Beckwith
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Train Spotting at Wrenton, my N Gauge model railway layout.
Some children decide to take the day off from school and go train spotting. Meanwhile the driver of an ex-WD 2-8-0 has a tricky parking problem!
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Freightful Wrenton, my N Gauge Model Railway Layout.
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A succession of N gauge goods trains pass through Wrenton while a J50 potters around the yard.
Rule One Reigns at Wrenton, my N Gauge Model Railwat Layout.
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Rule One - It's my layout and I'll run what I like. It gives me a chance to get some little used locos and stock out of storage and give them a run round the layout. And there's a new loco to be seen, a Class 27.
Sunday Service at Wrenton, an N gauge model railway layout.
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It's Sunday and the trains are, for the most part, shorter. A couple of recent additions to my collection of motive power appear in a Wrenton video for the first time, a J50 and a Class 122.
N Gauge BR Standards on Wrenton, my N Gauge Model Railway Layout.
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All the locos in this video are BR Standards except for one - the A4, Bittern. A recent addition to the layout, a 5MT, suggested the idea of featuring all my Standards in one video.
Behind the Scenes at Wrenton, my N Gauge Model Railway Layout.
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Here's a quick look at Wrenton's fiddle yard. More N gauge track here than on the scenic section of the layout!
Photo Album 3 of Wrenton, an N gauge model railway
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Here's a third and final collection of still photos of my N gauge layout, Wrenton. This selection of photos looks at the buildings of the southern end of the model, including the church and surrounding buildings. And, like the earlier 'slide show', there are some shots of the trains, too.
Photo Album 2 of Wrenton, an N gauge model railway.
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Here's a second close look at some of the buildings of Wrenton, my N gauge model railway. This selection of photos looks at the buildings of the central length of the road and the goods yard. And, like the first 'slide show', there are some shots of the trains, too.
Photo Album 1 of Wrenton, an N gauge model railway.
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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!
Lineside at Wrenton, an N gauge model railway.
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Some shots of my N Gauge layout taken with the camera (actually an aged iPad) kept as close as possible to baseboard level to try to give the effect of watching the trains from nearer to ground level.
N Gauge Wrenton goes Great Western
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Wrenton goes Western Region! My latest loco purchase, Wollaton Hall, gave me the idea for this video of my N Gauge layout. WR locos only, but you'll have to excuse the upper quadrant signals!
Around Wrenton Station, an N gauge model railway.
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Another visit to my N gauge model railway layout, Wrenton, this time looking mainly at the station area and some of the buildings nearby. Plenty of trains passing by, too!
Wrenton Church and passing N gauge trains
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Some more trains on my N gauge model railway layout, this time with the church as the background. There are some photos of the church at Finchingfield in Essex, the prototype on which my model is based. Also a brief description of some aspects of the construction of the model. Followed by a few more trains!
Wrenton, an N gauge layout - Some new angles
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Some new camera angles showing views of my N gauge layout, Wrenton, from above the back scene. Also some shots taken from just above the layout - living dangerously with the iPad or phone almost touching the scenery!
A Cottage for Wrenton - an N Gauge Building
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A description of the construction of a small cottage for my N gauge model railway layout. Using plasticard and with a printed texture representing the old roof tiles. Based on an article published in the April 2019 issue of Railway Modeller.
Flying Scotsman on Wrenton, my N Gauge Model Railway Layout
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Flying Scotsman on Wrenton, my N Gauge Model Railway Layout
Sonic Models N Gauge 56xx visits Wrenton, my N gauge model railway layout.
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Sonic Models N Gauge 56xx visits Wrenton, my N gauge model railway layout.
Wrenton - an N Gauge Model Railway Layout
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Wrenton - an N Gauge Model Railway Layout

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  • @modelrailwaystrains
    @modelrailwaystrains 7 днів тому

    Hi just found your channel very nice i have subscribed

  • @jefwisse1957
    @jefwisse1957 9 днів тому

    Hello Roger. I may have asked the following question before, but I don't remember asking this question. What kind of camera is filming with? The shots are always beautifully sharp, something I can't achieve. Maybe this has to do with the maintained distance, but I always try to take that into account. The problem is that the camera (I'm using a iPhone) always focuses on the object closest to you. I look forward to the answer. Thanks in advance Roger.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 9 днів тому

      I use an elderly iPad. A bit clumsy but it seems to work well. I usually tap on the area that I want it to focus on and it normally obeys! I have tried my fairly cheap Samsung phone but the focus wanders all the time.

    • @jefwisse1957
      @jefwisse1957 8 днів тому

      @@rogerdB I never expected that an iPad could make such amazing recordings. How do you manage to get stable footage? Do you use a standard or table?

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 8 днів тому

      @@jefwisse1957 I use a tripod. Search for iPad tripod mount - several options on Amazon. Mine wobbles a bit after touching the record button so I give it a couple of seconds to settle before the trains arrive!

  • @jefwisse1957
    @jefwisse1957 10 днів тому

    Just amazing as ever.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 9 днів тому

      Thanks again, Jef!

  • @jefwisse1957
    @jefwisse1957 13 днів тому

    Loved it, thanks for showing.

  • @standawe617
    @standawe617 18 днів тому

    Thank you Roger. This has been an inspiration to me. I am starting to make a small N gauge layout (my first) and I have learnt so many things from your videos, and from your website. Any similarities between my layout and Wrenton will be purely coincidental!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 18 днів тому

      Thank you, too. Good luck with your layout!

  • @davegt6
    @davegt6 19 днів тому

    I was so impressed with your representation of an Essex village that I recently visited Finchingfield and was subsequently amazed at how accurate your buildings are. A truly inspiring layout .

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 18 днів тому

      Thanks Dave. Hope you enjoyed your visit to Finchingfield, it is a very pretty village.

  • @XBOXShawn12thman
    @XBOXShawn12thman Місяць тому

    I just came across this video ... Subscribed!!!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Welcome to the channel!

  • @grumbeast
    @grumbeast Місяць тому

    Wrenton never ceases to amaze me, it surely ranks as one of the best model railways of our time. I want to move there!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Many thanks!

  • @KellinoRail
    @KellinoRail Місяць тому

    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
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

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

  • @Chris-BognorRegis
    @Chris-BognorRegis Місяць тому

    Absolutely wonderful, I felt like I was really there sitting on a hillside watching the going and coming of the trains, beautiful.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Thanks Chris. Those were the days!

  • @ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932
    @ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932 Місяць тому

    Very enjoyable Roger as always, beautiful layout love the buildings and scenery.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Many thanks!

  • @thegrowler-blackwoodngauge
    @thegrowler-blackwoodngauge Місяць тому

    Cracking layout - what more can be said😊

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Thanks for that!

  • @joshwilliams0391
    @joshwilliams0391 Місяць тому

    I’d lost a bit of motivation to get my layout finished. After this, I’m going to head straight upstairs and get to work. Thanks!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Hope your layout goes well!

  • @sandysmithvideos228
    @sandysmithvideos228 Місяць тому

    Just marvelous as always Roger, thanks for creating and posting this lovely video.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Thanks Sandy.

  • @GWRFan281
    @GWRFan281 Місяць тому

    I have just discovered your channel and your wonderful model railway. You have a new subscriber.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Welcome aboard!

  • @philkirk4571
    @philkirk4571 Місяць тому

    Your layout takes me back to a time when the world seemed much nicer than the one we live in now. Wonderful.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Thanks Phil. A Tardis would be useful...

    • @orwellknew3408
      @orwellknew3408 Місяць тому

      The world didn't seem better, it was better

    • @philkirk4571
      @philkirk4571 Місяць тому

      @ So true 😞

  • @stevenrapp3217
    @stevenrapp3217 Місяць тому

    Lovely as always Roger!!! What a simplier life Wrenton is! (smile)

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Thanks Steve.

  • @railway187
    @railway187 Місяць тому

    Wonderful 🤩 thanks for sharing!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Many thanks!

  • @nickhale2900
    @nickhale2900 Місяць тому

    Beautiful, just beautiful. So enjoy the narrative that accompanies the stunning views.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Thanks Nick.

  • @The_Flying_kipper
    @The_Flying_kipper Місяць тому

    I always look forward to new posts on Wrenton!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Thanks. Sorry they're not more frequent!

  • @stevenpotter3812
    @stevenpotter3812 Місяць тому

    Another dose of Magic Roger.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Thank you Steven.

  • @T-14YT
    @T-14YT Місяць тому

    This Is A Amazing Railway And Scenes.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Many thanks!

  • @norbertosousa8577
    @norbertosousa8577 Місяць тому

    Muito bom, excelente diorama. Parabéns

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Muito obrigado.

  • @The_Flying_kipper
    @The_Flying_kipper Місяць тому

    Roger, what track do you use? Is it peco code 55 or code 80? It’s extremely realistic looking! As other have said- it’s certainly become a Benchmark standard for me personally!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Thank you! It's Peco code 55.

  • @SHGPMedia
    @SHGPMedia Місяць тому

    Hello Roger. Is Wrenton exhibited on the circuit at all, and if so do you have any appearances coming up? I'd love to see this layout in person.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      I don't exhibit it, sorry. Too old to tackle the work involved!!

  • @MrGrahamcooper
    @MrGrahamcooper Місяць тому

    Hi Roger sorry to bother you again what ballast have you used please?

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      It's Woodland Scenics fine grade, 2 parts Buff to 1 part Brown. Then weathered with diluted artists' acrylics, can't remember which colours though.

  • @MrGrahamcooper
    @MrGrahamcooper Місяць тому

    Absolutely brilliant Roger thank you so much I doubt my layout will get to your standard cause I’m 64 now and in poor health but your an inspiration to others well done and thank you

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Sorry to hear about your health, Graham. But I was 68 when I started Wrenton so give it a try!

  • @MrGrahamcooper
    @MrGrahamcooper Місяць тому

    Hi absolutely brilliant. I’m just starting out. Could you please tell me how tall is your station lighting is please and where did you get them from? Keep up the good work

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Thanks Graham. The (non-working) station lights used parts from the Ratio kit (peco-uk.com/collections/ratio/products/station-street-lamps?variant=7435641978914) but with new, metal posts. I describe them here: www.roger-beckwith.co.uk/mr/mr5.htm.

  • @alansutton2980
    @alansutton2980 Місяць тому

    I can't add much to what others have written, absolute perfection made even better by the outstanding photography and commentary. Many layouts have too much track and not enough scenery, people, houses, vehicles, etc. This layout has the perfect balance of a forefront of railway and a work of art village behind. Well done Roger.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB Місяць тому

      Many thanks Alan! Kind of you.

  • @guywilliamson4074
    @guywilliamson4074 2 місяці тому

    Quite simply one of the best short films showcasing your layout. Superb composition and filming and perfect accompanying music score. A lovely atmosphere as well. Nice one.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much Guy.

  • @jeffsmith1533
    @jeffsmith1533 2 місяці тому

    A work of art, first class.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 2 місяці тому

      Thank you Jeff.

  • @neilelsewhere9473
    @neilelsewhere9473 2 місяці тому

    Beautifully made in every respect.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 2 місяці тому

      Thanks Neil!

  • @steveholloway1963
    @steveholloway1963 3 місяці тому

    What a wonderful little layout the detail is amazing

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 3 місяці тому

      Thanks Steve.

  • @Oderick99
    @Oderick99 3 місяці тому

    such amazing modelling and great story telling :)

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 3 місяці тому

      Many thanks!

  • @landhopper4296
    @landhopper4296 3 місяці тому

    Pinch me I can’t believe that’s N-gauge. Really well done. What is the music playing on this please? I heard it earlier today and just cannot remember.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 3 місяці тому

      Thank you. Digital pinch! Music is the first of Satie's Gymnopedies, orchestrated by Debussy.

  • @Lakeside1943
    @Lakeside1943 3 місяці тому

    At first, when the video started with a street view, I thought it was the real world showing the neighbourhood of the owner ! But this is N scale at its very very best. A great work of art !

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 3 місяці тому

      Many thanks. Glad you like it!

  • @codyandrew2029
    @codyandrew2029 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely amazing layout. I really enjoy seeing the kind of layouts that are built to represent the UK being a Canadian modeler myself. I am just wondering what kind of curve radius you were able to use/make fit, because the passenger cars look really good.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 3 місяці тому

      Thanks. The sharpest curves in the scenic section are about 18 inches radius. The reverse curves at the right end of the layout are much larger. Tighter curves in the fiddle yard and approaches.

  • @hypothraxer6147
    @hypothraxer6147 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant as ever Roger, wonderful, thank you!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 3 місяці тому

      Thanks very much!

  • @edmorris631
    @edmorris631 3 місяці тому

    Those N gauge cows are so stubborn. Wonderful as always.

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 3 місяці тому

      I'd hate to have to clean out the cattle dock! Thanks Ed.

  • @ep1981
    @ep1981 3 місяці тому

    The track alignment is exquisite, and so much harder to do in 2mm scale. It's such a giveaway on models when the carriages / wagons bounce around unnaturally, and completely robs the models of any 'weight'. I imagine an enormous amount of time was spent with engineer's 123 blocks or metal rulers to get the track to line up so perfectly!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 3 місяці тому

      Thank you. Yes, a two foot metal rule for the straights, the gentle reverse curves were more difficult.

  • @mysticrailroad
    @mysticrailroad 3 місяці тому

    beautiful running, great narration !

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 3 місяці тому

      Many thanks!

  • @grahamthompson6406
    @grahamthompson6406 4 місяці тому

    Could watch this layout for hours..G

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 3 місяці тому

      LIfe's too short! Thanks.

  • @highlandersixtysix
    @highlandersixtysix 4 місяці тому

    Another thoroughly enjoyable episode, thank you. A question, if I may; what length of static grass have you used in the area between the goods yard sidings leading up to the road between village and church?

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 4 місяці тому

      Thanks! Can't remember what grass I used - it was some years ago! But probably a mix of 2 and 4mm.

  • @longbennyred1201
    @longbennyred1201 4 місяці тому

    Fabulous!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 4 місяці тому

      Thanks very much!

  • @WarpedHorizon
    @WarpedHorizon 4 місяці тому

    Wrenton is so charming! Thank you for sharing!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 4 місяці тому

      My pleasure! Thank you.

  • @The_Flying_kipper
    @The_Flying_kipper 4 місяці тому

    Ever enjoyable- lovely music again 👌🏻 inspired me to start my own n gauge layout 🫡

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 4 місяці тому

      Thanks. Starting is the hardest part!

  • @Wickford_N_Gauge
    @Wickford_N_Gauge 4 місяці тому

    Another wonderful visit to beautiful Wrenton 😍

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for re-visiting!

  • @nickhale2900
    @nickhale2900 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful, just beautiful thank you. Will you ever contemplate the use of sound in your locos or are you just content with the amazing layout the way it is?

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 4 місяці тому

      I'm not keen on sound. Especially as not all locos can be sound fitted. It seems a bit odd to me that some models chuff away and others are mute.

  • @stevenrapp3217
    @stevenrapp3217 4 місяці тому

    Delightful as always!! Many Thanks once again for sharing!!

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 4 місяці тому

      And thank you again!

  • @MrBlastinBruce
    @MrBlastinBruce 4 місяці тому

    Very pleasant

    • @rogerdB
      @rogerdB 4 місяці тому

      Thank you.