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, July 16, 2011

Platform Edging

 Whilst waiting for the paint to harden I tuned my attention to the platform sides needed for Teignford.
As on 'Hennock' I am going to use the Peco 'N' Gauge stone platform edges. I use the 'N' Gauge version as they seem realistic, and by standing then on mounting card come to an exact 3ft from the rail surface.These have proved successful so I have undercoated about 20 of them, and then had a play with some axcrylic paint picked up cheaply in my favourite Discount Shop.
A darker shade of grey was drybrushes on so that the stones are a darker colour. Then some of the individual stones were picked out in a lighter shade of grey and a medium brown.
The white of the platform edges neede a couple of coats, the white used is Model Colour by Vallejo, a product I was introduced to by our local weathering expert who will, incidentall, be at Westfest  in September.
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