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

Friday, May 13, 2011

Ex-GWR 16' Goods Van V12-V18

Whilst trying to get a loco chassis to work I had a play with the new camera. I seem to be getting there but still have some more to learn. However, I took this shot on Teignford, bare boards with track soon to be ballasted. A couple of vans from Parkside kit PP17 in the Society range, this makes about 6 of them so far. These are both unfitted, the onlty thing done to them was fitting of rainstrips over the doors. Thes could be in several forms, reference to Touretts 'Bible' shows how many which I won't bore you with.
My standard 'West Harptree' couplings from Worsley Works and two more ready for the road.

Forgot to mention the Wilton show last weekend-two very enjoyable days, excellent lunches, especially cake as well as some interesting layouts in O to N were on show.
I did manage to take a few shots of an interesting group of houses near to the hall which will form the basis of a set of buildings for Teignford. Oh and before you ask-excellent pint of Firkin Fox on the way home, all this exhibiting can cause quite a thirst.

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