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

Monday, May 23, 2011

3mm Society AGM 2011

After a 300 mile round trip I am back from this years AGM. All of the specialist traders were there plus the Societys Shop and S/H Sales.This years venue, a Methodist Church in Market Harborough, was vey spacious and even had a lift for wheelchair users as it is designed on two levels. The competitions this yaer were really excellent with some worthy winners of the various trophies. The business meeting took just over the hour leaving just enough time for those last minute purchases.
I have decided to motorise the Hymek with a Society chassis kit.This as can be seen is a large etch with various gears, nuts & bolts  and pcb for pick ups. All I have to do is select a drive option and motor of choice. This comes with eight pages of instructions and step by step photos. There is more on the 3mm members site to aid the maker.
So that is my next to do-will try and remember to photograph the construction.
Also managed to get another fo Worsley Works delightful Morris Commercial Vans, must remember to put the glazing in before I fix the roof on this one.

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