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

Thursday, July 05, 2012

Worsley Works M7.

 Part of the reason that I bought the Hornby Push-Pull set was so that it would aid me creating the same in 3mm scale.
At long last the chassis was made during our June Dorset Group meeting.
The chassis from Worsley is etched in nickle silver and is a quality etch. The axle holes were opened out with a broach and straw hat bearings soldered in place. the chassis was bentup and a couple of spots of solder applied to keep it all square.Wheels are Markits 16.5 mm drivers available from the Society Shop. The motor, a Mashima 9/16 with 40:1 single stage gearbox is from Branchlines. Power has been applied and all seems to work OK. A session on the rolling road with a good oiling should ensure that it is well run in ready for the bogie and body.
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