About Our Product Range

All our products for sale have been where appropriate FULLY SERVICED by experienced technicians. All parts used are genuine Wrenn Model Railways spares.

Authenticity is paramount with will all our locomotives and rolling stock. Where possible we aim to sympathetically restore items to original condition both cosmetically and mechanically.

We only retail the very finest quality examples which are offered with a BUY BACK BOND.

As a result we grade and price our examples accordingly.

 

LOCOMOTIVES / ROLLING STOCK***

 

AS NEW: RETAIL SHELF CONDITION LITTLE OR NO USE! NO SIGNS OF MECHANICAL OR COSMETIC WEAR!

EXCELLENT / NEAR MINT: FINE USED EXAMPLE POSSIBLE LIGHT HANDLING MARKS AND SIGNS OF USE WHICH DO NOT DETRACT FROM OVERALL CONDITION.

EXCELLENT: USED QUALITY CONDITION SURFACE MARKS DETECTABLE UPON VERY CLOSE INSPECTION, POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND GREATER USE.

 

PACKAGING

 

AS NEW: RETAIL SHELF CONDITION LITTLE OR NO SIGNS OF COSMETIC WEAR, COMPLETE WITH ACCESSORIES (WHERE APPROPRIATE & INSTRUCTION BOOKLET.

EXCELLENT / NEAR MINT: FINE USED EXAMPLE LIGHT HANDLING MARKS AND SIGNS OF USE WHICH DO NOT DETRACT FROM OVERALL CONDITION, INCLUDING BOOKLET & ACCESSORIES (WHERE APPROPRIATE).

EXCELLENT: USED QUALITY CONDITION WITH SURFACE MARKS POSSIBLE LIGHT CREASES AND SCUFFS DETECTABLE, INCLUDING BOOKLET & ACCESSORIES (WHERE APPROPRIATE).

 

*** AS A COMPANY WE DO NOT SELL USED PLAY WORN EXAMPLES. HENCE OUR PRODUCTS ARE OF THE FINEST QUALITY FOR THE DISCERNING ENTHUSIAST AND OR COLLECTOR WHERE ONLY THE VERY BEST WILL DO!

 

Wrenn Product History

 

Wrenn is undoubtedly the last manufacturer of fine 00 gauge die cast model locomotives. Wrenn epitomised everything that was great about British engineering and modelling.

The company’s greatest success came whilst they were based at Bowlers Croft, Basildon. Their success spans over three decades and can be defined as follows:

  • Period 1 (1966-1969)
  • Period 2 (1969-1972)
  • Period 3 (1972-1980)
  • Period 4 (1980-1992)

The acquisition of Wrenn by Dapol resulted in the closure of Basildon. Production continued for a period, firstly at Winsford Cheshire and finally Llangollen Wales.

For another decade the name Wrenn ceased to exist as a going concern until 2001 when the Wrenn was purchased by THREE avid collectors.

Today the company produces limited edition examples of rolling stock together with other related items.

The full story of Wrenn Model Railways has been published and is known as “THE STORY OF WRENN FROM BINNS ROAD TO BASILDON” by MAURICE GUNTER .