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

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Atlas Edition Models

Atlas Editions at some time made several models which appear to scale out as 3mm models. There has been six or seven British outline locos including Flying Scotsman, Schools Class, Rememberance Class, West Country/Battle of Britain being the ones I can remember.
Of course Gresleys A4 Mallard is also one of the series as shown here. It is mounted on a plinth with a brass coloured nameplate and what appears to be 14.2mm track.
I have tried to take the thing apart with no sucess. The loco and tender are separate items, screwed to the base with four screws. However, when the screws holding the chassis together, apparently, are removed there the excitement ends. The chassis is stuck firm within the body and, not wishing to destroy what is a nice modelthe dismantaling process is stalled. A pity really as this would make an easy conversion, just having to make the chassis and attach the body.

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