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, January 18, 2013

Advice well given!

 Co-incedence is a funny thing!
I had finished the barn and happened to look at one of the Model Railway Forums and to my surprise a name whose work I have long admired posted. None other than Allan Downes.
Several messages have been exchanged and Allan has been most complimentary about the layouts- even saying it inspired him to take up modelling again.
He did suggest one thing though. I have not got individual tiles/slates on my roofs.
So taking the suggestion I have cut some slates from thin card and started labouriously sticking each piece to the roof of the building which will stand next door to The Jasmine Inn. Is it worth it? Well I am quite pleased, however some may think otherwise- I'd like to know some opinions. Will give a slate by slate description as I progress.

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