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

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Display Cabinet

 Westfest in 3 Days!

Getting ready for Westfest we needed a central point to show what our group does. For some time I have had this display cabinet and now seems the time to put it to some proper use.
I picked it up from a car boot sale some time ago but had to have a replacement 'Glass' made- this cost more than the cabinet.
Needing it to stay upright meant that some sort of stabiliser was needed- the ones from my bike didn't fit! A couple of pieces of 2x1 timber were affixed which makes it stand upright. These were stained and the whole thing now stands to attention.
Just need something to go in it- will try and show where we have arrived with a couple of pieces of Tri-ang TT to show how it all started.

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