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, November 16, 2012

A bridge too far?

 I tend to start another part of the layout before the one being worked on is finished.
Whilst waiting for glue or paint to dry thoughts have turned to the exit to the fiddle yard. Another bridge but this time a departure from my norm. A plate girder this time. The abutments are from our old friend-mounting card. The plate girder part is from a 2mm scale footbridge on one side and a home made facsimile on the other. Built on the sque, this also uses the Metcalf stone faced card as the Goods and Engine sheds.
One thing with Metcalf building sheets, they are thicker than brick paper and the edges are a devil to mitre being thin. The answer is to run a soft pencil down the exposed edges which seems to disguise them enough. Maybe a bit more after seeing the photo!

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