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

Friday, October 12, 2012

All Loaded and ready to go!

 Sheer indulgence i'm afraid today.
Having put these two models together, I came across some chain given to me some time ago by Peter Bossum. This is ostensibly for attaching containers to Conflats- of which more later.
The first thing was to attach some chain to the steering gear of the 'Roller-see lower photo.
Thinking it would be a good idea to chain the Aveling and Porter 'Roller to the Lowmac, I was then faced with how to do it. The answer was to thread some fine wire through the end links and pass them through the chain holes on the Lowmac. The wire was then twisted to hold the chain, threaded through the 'Rollers wheels and secured on the opposite side in the same way. Still with me?
This gave attachment but it wasn't tight or rigid. The solution? Good old Superglue- other glues are available-but don't work so well. So the whole lot is now a solid mass and I think look rather good together.
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