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, November 28, 2012

Kitmaster Mk1 coaches.


Well the paint has dried, transfers applied and all has been sealed with a coat of Matt varnish. Matt really does mask a few imperfections and is my favourite 'cheat'.
The widows are a separate fitment and thinking I was being clever I undercoated the top frames before applying the colour-mistake!
The primer leached from wher I wanted it so that the colour, which didn't simarlarly leach left some of the primer exposed.
A bit of cleaning up with a sharp scalpal blade helped but is not perfect.
The windows were stuck in place with MEK and hopefully are there to stay. Just an interior to fashion and the roof and buffers to stick on . Then couplings need to be made and fitted-then these two are redy to join the fleet for Teignford.

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