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

Saturday, June 25, 2011

MR/LMS 20Ton Brake Van

 Have now got to the stage of assembling this kit. The handrails are located by pips formed on the sides of the van. I find it hard to keep handrails straight using this method so, as I did with the GWR Brake, I am locating the handrails between the pips.
Using fine plastic rod, this was meked into place as seen in the pictures.
The lookouts were mounted on thin plasticard as suggested in the instructions and will be glazed once the body has been painted.
I had considered glazing the lookouts before painting but thought that masking  would prove too difficult to remove. So I will try some PVA to provide glazing for these.
Next, the ends need to be attached and then the chassis after the pin point bearings have been inserted.
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