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 26, 2012

Hope you all had a good one.

I hope you all had a good day with not too much excess - Boxing day is a busy one in this household with the entire family gathering together so I will give you all a day off from my ramblings- hope yesterdays card didn't upset too many. There has to be a light side to our hobby!
If you recieved 3mm items- why are you reading this and not making them.
I remember when young, Airfix or Frog kits were the order of the day and Boxing Day saw kit, glue and general mess take over the dining room table and most of the male members of the family took a keen interest and tried to help with the construction. I wonder how many kids do this today?
I have been saving all those card kits given away with various mags until my grandson is old enough- he already has a vast Brio Train Set and fights for my mug which happens to have Flying Scotsman on it- a future modeller in the making? He will be if I have anything to do with it!!!

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