Two tender engines have now arrived for use on the new layout. The first, in the background, is a Dean Goods, bought from S/H stall. This has an ECM motor/gearbox fitted, a little noisy but this will improve with running. Chris Hardy wheels are fitted, the centre flange having been ground off. Needs a pair of cabside plates, probably make these from etched kit.
The second is a Collet Goods, made from a Gem kit, this has been cut along the centre reduced in width (for a Tri-ang TT mechanism) by Nigel Cullimore. A Brynkits chassis is fitted with Romford wheels, Mashima 9/16 motor and Branchlines gearbox. Both have run on 'Hennock' but are too long for a normal length train due to fiddleyard restrictions. Both need smokebox numbers, these I will make from pressfix numbering.
The Dean Goods is going to be subject to Modellers Licence, most were gone by the early Fifties and few appeared in Devon as far as I am aware. . However Bob Brown has given me a couple of possibles seen in the South West.Further examples would be welcome-please let em know.
Hennock

General view of Layout.The facia has since been varnished.
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

Shows Station building-based on Staverton.
Hennock Track Plan

Sunday, May 22, 2011
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