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

Friday, July 08, 2011

MJT Coach Bogies

 The component parts have been removed from the etching. The half frame on the right has been folded up and the corners lightly tacked.The left hand one has had the pinpoint bearings soldered in . The pivots are made up of snap fasteners and have been affixed to the pivots.
The wire that provides the springing effect has been passed through the mounting points rady to be soldered in when the bearings have been fitted to the right hand frame.

The completed bogie with wheels in place and the wire soldered to both frames. This provides springing as well as the width of the frames to hold the wheels and ensure free running.
The completed bogie from the side showing the pivot plates attached ready to be fitted to the coach chassis. The dust needs to be removed from the wheels and the sideframes fitted and painted before that but what an easy way to construct coach bogies ensuring that all wheels are on the track at all times.
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