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 16, 2012

3MM in Railway Modeller

The July edition of RM is to hand and contains many pleasant surprises.
Firstly an excellent article on West Harptree followed by an overview on the history and current status of our Society.
The editorial by Steve Flint provides a taste of what's to come in 3mm scale over the next few months. Proof indeed that there seems to be a feeling within the trade that 3mm is an overlooked scale and an opportunity to do some real modelling.
Another picture of Hennock was also a surprise together with an entry within the club news section about the Dorset Modellers Society meetings.It goes without saying that those who take the time and trouble to produce fine layouts are much appreciated are to be congratulated when shown in the Model Railway Press- Well done all !
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