Behind the Scenes Blog

Welcome behind the scenes

Published on 16 May 2009 by Tim. 17 comments »

We’re just getting the hang of this interweb netsite thingy. We’re going to use this space to show you what happens behind the scenes at Bekonscot Model Village and Railway — it’s the place where we can show you what we’re building, what we’ve found and what we’ve seen.

Sometimes we even go to other model villages, small railways and attractions, and report back on our visits. If you’d like a photo of something at Bekonscot, or want to know how it works, just make a comment below.

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Tom Bonner 29 July 2009 18:46

Absolutely brillant keep up the good work. I brought my own children many years ago, and a goofew years I brought my Grandchildren, with a bit of luck and a fair wind, I may et bring my Great grandchildren. Best wishes for the future. Tom Bonner

Tony 01 August 2009 01:50

cant say i have been to the model village in a long time ,i have pictures as a kid there ,i will visit for sure when i come back to england some day ,looks as good well better than when i was there great job i can see lots of work goes into this place ,all the best Tony

Mitchell Kruik 02 August 2009 14:32

Hi all of bekonscot

i love all the pictures i have seen

Unfortunately i dont think ill be able to see the marvellous village for a few years you see im an avid 16 year old that lives in australia so it kind of presents a few dilemas in my path to seeing it.

i have alway loved the railway

no matter how i look at it its the best thing there

id love to mail some of my designs via normal mail for a couple of suggestions for steam locos

Rob Jennings 21 August 2009 22:51

Have always loved the model village since i was little, a brilliant day out from windsor where i used to live. Are there still many volunteers?

Vassilis Katsikis 13 September 2009 22:10

Beautifully and lovingly maintained - a working time capsule for future generations to admire and enjoy.

Graham Hocking 22 September 2009 10:42

Watching 'Midsomer Murders' I suddenly called out to my wife - 'That's Bekonscot Model Village, I've been there' - and I have, many years ago, nearly 40 yrs in Australia now. I can recall the model railway being three rail centre pick up, that must have been a very big job (and expensive) to relay the lot in LGB track. I suppose it is all Digital now with chips in each loco, makes it a lot easier to control by computer, Congratulations on keeping it all up to date, and so good to see real model building going on.

JEAN D 13 October 2009 17:17

Bonjour, J'ai apprécié un petit morceau de ce charmant village miniature, avec un épisode de l'Inspecteur Barnaby qui vient de passer sur une chaine de la Télévision Française. Je l'ai cherché sur le Net et je l'ai trouvé. Très joli. Dommage que je ne puisse le voir. Cordialement. J.D

Ryan Zammit 19 October 2009 19:55

i like this website because you can play game on the website.

Melvyn Richardson 04 January 2010 22:52

Visited you summer 2009 for the first with wife, daughter and grandsons. We all had a great time and hope to return soon.

I am interested in the type/make of track used and the frequency/method of cleaning. I am in the process of planning my own garden railway (although probably a little smaller than yours) and all advice appreciated.

Mary Heath 08 February 2010 20:47

Hoped that we were going to see some winter scenes from Bekonscot on FB, especially in the snow! Still looking forward.......

Christine 24 February 2010 22:33

Brought a class of Year 1 children round today (in the rain) - they were too busy exclaiming at everything to notice that we were all soaking wet! I first visited Bekonscot 45 years ago, at the age of 5, and it still hasn't lost its magic.

Charlie Connor 04 May 2010 13:27

We visited yesterday, and had the most fantastic time with 5year old twins and our 16month old baby. I have always wanted to come to Bekonscot, and it certainly does not disappoint! I was particularly impressed by the Tudor house and Wychwood castle. I now have a pair of twins who want to start building a model village in the back garden!

I read in the guidebook that most new structures for the village are built from dense foamboard on a timber frame. Could you tell me where you source the foamboard from, and just how weather resistant it is? I use foamcore board all the time for work, but I can't believe we are talking about the same material, as the board I use would shrivel in the rain.

Thank you very much for a fantastic day out, and apologies for the lengthy comment!

michael 22 May 2011 15:56

I would like to join Bekonscot. I am 6 years old and I'm 7 in June. My skills are art and building. I have a good imagination, which is full of ideas for Bekonscot. My favourite bit is the fun-fair and the house on fire. Now please say I can work for you. From Michael

Wiseman 27 May 2011 20:18

Haha. I woke up down today. You?ve cehered me up!

Brian Smith 01 September 2011 12:37

I lived at Hayes Middx during the war and my friend Geoff Giddings and I used to cycle to Beaconfield, trying to grt there early so that we could help cleaning the railway track before operating started for the day. We woukd then spend the rest of thge day enjoying the village! I am 82 now, but still have fond memories of Beconscot although the last time I was able to visit wa some yoers ago. However, I still enjoy a "virtual" visit on line. Thank you for many happy memories Brian Smith

Rita 10 October 2011 17:13

I was thrilled to find your website. My husband and I were stationed at Ruislip with the USAF from 1963-1966. We had 4 young children at the time and enjoyed several trips to Bekonscot Village. I am making a digital book and DVD for my second son who will turn 50 in January and I wanted a few current pictures of Bekonscot to add to his book. I searched the internet and found your site. What a treasure your place is. Our children remember it fondly and I know they will all enjoy the pictures when I forward your website to them. To visit Bekonscot again would be my first reason to return to Great Britain for a visit. Thanks to all of you who work on this beautiful endeavor.

david hall 29 January 2012 00:55

I'm 79yrs old and have been sort of considering a trip to the uk but was undecided until I watched a Midsommer Murder episode,then curiosity got the better of me and I decided I would see if this was a real event or just some t.v.model make up. I looked on the internet and lo&behold the village is REAL. I am amazed after seeing your web page just what you are offering and for me that is turning my consideration from undecided to DECIDED.I am now doing more research on the net to find other places of interest. Thanking you, regards David Hall