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, July 04, 2011

3mm Society Display Board

Everyone needs publicity. How many times do we visit an exhibition , look at all the layouts, and ignore the many society information stations? I know I have. That is to my detriment. All railway modelling is roughly the same. We all strive to produce a layout which is as close as we each can come to our own desires.
Most if not all modelling techniques are relevant to all scales, you just need a bigger baseboard or soldering iron to achieve these aims. Many times we have been told that 3mm is an ideal scale-it is- but the next statement is-'A pity no one makes it anymore' or 'Is there any ready to run?' Most are amazed by the amount of products available, I usually carry a file with lists of whats on offer. Plus there is an area group not too far away whose advice and help is freely given.
Thats why I and my fellow 3millers do it! Incorporated within 3mm is a multitude of gauges but we all have a common interest-3mm :ft.
I adopted 3mm because I grew tired of building 4mm layouts, with scratch built scenics, for the questions as to who made that loco, coach,wagon et al.
I get a satisfaction that it runs because I made it, its unique and I am modelling in the best scale.

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