Hennock was inspired by my eldest daughter whilst sat on the platform of Staverton Station in Devon.
In an effort to get away from Ready to Run I chose 3mm scale to model this layout having previously exhibited a large Tri-ang TT layout. I hope the ramblings that all to frequently appear will be of use to you no matter what scale!
The track diagram shows a simple passing station with a couple of sidings. All track is PECO Hom-12mm gauge with turnouts operated by the wire in tube method. Control is provided by Gaugemaster HH with feedback.
Locos are mostly whitemetal kits running on etched chassis powered by Mashima 9/16 motors with Branchlines 40:1 gearboxes. Wheels are Markits with the latest 3mm Society products being introduced.
Coaches consist of Society 'B' Sets and coaches from etches by Worsley Works, Brynkits and 3SMR. A vast range of wagons are from the 3mm Society list with Finney and Smith providing the China Clay , Gunpowder and a few etched kits.
Hennock has appeared in Railway Modeller and Model Rail.
Please visit the links to the left - 3mm is the Premier Scale for modellers-

Hennock

Hennock
General view of Layout.The facia has since been varnished.

The Degree Inn

The Degree Inn
In recognition of my eldest Daughter's achievement. She is also the one who gave me the push to build the layout.

14XX and Autocoach

14XX and Autocoach
Shows Station building-based on Staverton.

Hennock Track Plan

Hennock Track Plan

Thursday, July 07, 2011

Coach Bogies

 Two types of Coach bogie frames are available to the 3mm modeller. The top picture shows a flexible type supplied by the Society, these are made by MJT and mirror those produced by them in other scales. Pin point bearings need soldering in before assembly starts. Supplied with wire and press studs for mounting they are easy to make in an evening and then just need the sideframes attached.


The lower image shows the type supplied by 3SMR and are again a simple fold up type but with no form of compensation. They are also a little scant on the width side ,I get over this by using old Society wheels that ride in the frame rather than have pin point bearings added. Quick to make, these I mount to the chassis with nut and bolt rather than press stud. The other upside of this type is that the couplings can be attached to the frame whereas the compensated type needs a braket made up to accomodate the coupling.

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