Dorset 3mm Scale Model Railway: An old tin workshop.

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-

Friday, January 10, 2014

An old tin workshop.

This little gem I got from Tom Rayer- The Weatherman.
I know not of it's origin but would think it is American. It is slightly too big for 3MM Scale but somehow I will get it onto a layout.
Made entirely of white metal it is fairly heavy- but the detail has not been done justice to by my photography.
The floor is wood- nicely planked- which lifts it from just a casting into somthing that has been made with a great deal of patience-