Dorset 3mm Scale Model Railway: Irish Narrow Gauge in 3mm Scale.

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-

Thursday, February 07, 2013

Irish Narrow Gauge in 3mm Scale.

Dave's small layout is really his test track. His original is of the classis branch to fiddle yard and as such has no facilities to run locos in.
His answer is this delightful small layout which all comes apart to fit in an aluminium case.
The typical Irish scene is well captured.Included are potato fields and peat bog scenes all within four feet by eighteen inches!
The ideal small layout which uses- for convenience N Gauge track and turnouts.