Dorset 3mm Scale Model Railway: Hymek-3mm Scale.

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-

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Hymek-3mm Scale.

At long last I have had the chance to motorise the resin Hymek body purchased from Bruce Smetham some time ago.
Using the Bullant motorised and trailing bogies from Hollywood foundries, fitting is simplicity itself.
Using 40 thou brass strip, the bogie centres were first marked and the holes for the bogie mounts calculated and drilled. The width had to be reduced for the motorised end to allow sufficient swing.
uprights were added to stiffen things up and the whole lot simply bolted together. Testing for fit, I think the body sits right- just wiring up and testing before the paint shop beckons.