Dorset 3mm Scale Model Railway: Brynkits Bogie Frames.

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-

Monday, October 15, 2012

Brynkits Bogie Frames.

At Westfest 2012 I bought a couple of packets of Brians latest Coach Bogie Frames.
These- Kit 3CB.255- are etched brass and come complete with brass pinpoint bearings.
Some of an unknown parentage that I had previously used were prone to splying outwards once the wheels were fitted, due I would think to the frame not being wide enough.
The bearings are easily soldered into place with no work needed. Then simply fold up, soldering at joints as you go adding wheels before the final side is secured- Recommended and the easiest to make so far!