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, November 22, 2012

Dorset Group Meeting November 2012

 Our november meeting was probably the last at our Pullman Carriage home.
However, there are moves afoot to secure a new meeting place- more soon I hope.
Five regulars plus a new attendee, Dave, met and the new location discussed.
On the modelling front, Nigel was working on St Agnes, of which a couple of pictures are shown. I managed to complete the lining on two Mk1 coaches with the HMRS pressfix sheet aquired at West Byfleet. Dave had the chassis for one of his railcars in Narrow Gauge and hopefully a couple of suggestions made will help him to cure running problems. Robert was busy making Parkside wagons, this time in 4mm. So a busy afternoon!

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