Absolutely heart breaking news. Sending all our love to close friends and family at this hard time xx

Sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts to family & friends.

Rest in peace mate.

Thank you every one, he gave a good fight after this heart surgery, but wasn't to be. I didn't realise how much he was like and loved xx

We're really sorry to hear this, he will be missed, RIP.

Very honored to have worked alongside Ron for a large portion of my childhood volunteering at the railway. Only 3 weeks ago we were catching up at the great electric train show in MK. Rest In Peace Ron ❤️

Really sad news, Ron encouraged so many youngsters into railways mostly with his portable railway that he took around to fetes etc. Such a passion which we need to keep going.

Very aorry to hear this. I always enjoyed chatting to Ron and how he'd give us a tour of the railway. It won't be the same without him

I am so sad, sorry to read this news. Ron was so supportive whenever I visited the railway. He helped me massively with building my loco and allowing me to bring it to the fancott to run. Thank you for everything Ron.

I am totally shocked. Terrible news. What a lovely chap whose railway enthusiasm was legendary. Always pleased to see us all at Bedford and welcomed us to Fancott whenever we went. Sincere condolences to Rose and all his family and friends.

Sad news to hear, I visited Fancott with my Romulus 'Bertie' several times and was always made very welcome by Ron.

That’s so very sad, he was my favourite back when I was a kid going to the Fancott regularly. He knew his stuff, he could see I loved the railway so he let me stay on while he turned the train round for the next go. He will be greatly missed.

Years ago I donated some railway flags. Chatted to a lovely man. This may well have been him. So sad.

Such sad news we visited last year and Ron was lovely and took my son and partner all around the railway letting him visit inside the buildings and explaining all about the trains, track and Fancott railway in great detail, it was so nice of him and my train mad son loved his tour as well as going on the trains, condolences to his family, friends and fellow Fancott family 🚂

I first met Ron running his portable railway in the late 90s and then later when he had just taken over at Fancott. He was always kind, friendly and supportive, and happy to chat trains! Rest in peace Ron, you will be missed.

My deepest condolences. Ron hired me for one of my first jobs and it was such a joyful experience working in the miniature railway. He was a lovely man, very kind and so passionate about the railway.

Very sad to hear the passing of my lifelong friend of 60+ years great memories of the railtours in the 70s and visits to heritage railways and model shows.RIP Ron .condolences to the family. Charlie and Julie coleman

Such sad news. He was a lovely man who always found time to chat with anyone who showed an interest in the railway.

Incredibly sad to hear of Ron's passing, he was always up for a chat when we visited, and even invited us on the line side to film the trains. He was a pleasure to chat to and work with regarding the railways news. Rest in peace, Ron. Thoughts with everyone at the railway during this sad time

So sorry to hear this news. Really will miss our chats about trains When Ron and his wife came to Nuyard restaurant. Condolences to Ron's wife and family xx

R I P Ron 😢

So very very sad to hear this. Loved our Ron we did. Many happy years spent at the railway together. 😪😪😪

Condolences to the Family. A lovely man.

Extremely sad news this morning. Ron was the backbone of you're railway and he will be missed very much. He was always very happy to see you and chat about fancott. We only saw him a few weeks ago at Milton Keynes show. I think I can speak for the whole of team Linda and we send our sincere condolences to you and Ron's Family. Rest in peace.

We will miss him, a sad day for all of us

So sad to see this. Ron was so lovely, as is Rose, sending heartfelt condolences to her and the family 💔 xxx

So sorry to see this x such a lovely man x

So sorry to hear this terrible news. I didn’t know Ron very well, but I was in the neighbouring bay to him in the ACU ward in the Lister for a few days, and he was a lovely man, full of warmth and humour even whilst dealing with his issues. Learnt more about miniature railways in a few days than I have my whole life! Rest in peace Ron, condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.