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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Bulleid Coaches.

On a coaching theme for the Southern layout, I already have a push pull set to make which are rebuilds of Maunsell stock in 1959.
In order to add a bit of variety, this pair of Bulleid brakes- I forget (in reality too lazy to visit the loft to find out) the type and diagram number.
However, they will form the basis of a rake- maybe they ran as a pair in reality in which case the rake is complete- now watch me get shot down in flames!
Bogies and frames have alredy been purchased and the lot stored in a 'to do' box.
In case anyone wonders, I do a batch of photographs whilst in the flat and then take pictures as I make the kit so this post could have been written some time ago- it's the only way to build and blog!

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