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

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Ex-GWR 2-6-0 Mogul.

 The ex-GWR Mogul has been neglected and really needed finishing.
I have a bit of a blank when it comes to cylinders and motion-must be all those Panniers! Help was at hand however. Nigel kindly fitted the cylinders and slide bars to the chassis I had made and a very good job he has done.
The cylinders had to be widened to allow some front axle lateral movement and the front of the frames had to be removed to allow the pony truck to swing.
The frames can be replaced with plastic card and will hardly be noticeable when on the track. Oh-and the wiring needed reverse fitting on the motor so now it goes the same direction as the others!
I also notice that the latest edition of British Railway Modelling has a 3mm layout included-Cadeveton by Gwyn and John Williams. A bumper year for the Premier Scale!
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