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

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Windows.

When marking out the pub I did think about what windows and doors I was going to use.
I could, as on a lot of the other buildings I have made, use microstrip to form the glazing bars and frame.
The other option was to look at what ready made frames I had. I wanted long thin windows for an aged building so the redundant window frames from an old 4mm signal box were ideal and would save a lot of time. It also meant that this building would be different- something to remember.
So, a quick coat of primer and the top coat could be applied- black in this case. Painted in two halves as it is difficult to hold the whole whilst wet. They will sit to the rear of the window hole and the clear glazing will be used to stick to the walls. The doors will have to be shortened although they are the correct width.

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