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

Monday, February 10, 2014

Numbers, Numbers.

Well statistics appear to have raised their ugly head again.
Last month saw the Blog pass the 80,000 view mark, not bad  and I thank all that have taken the time to visit and especially those that comment. January saw the fourth highest views, something that surprised me given the paltry number of posts I made.
It seems a bit pointless without some form of  feedback, am I producing something that visitors want to read or do they just walk quickly past with scarcely a glance?
Recent exhibitions have several visitors commenting on the blog and a few have visited specifically to view Hennock.
Talking of Hennock, later this month sees it's last booked exhibition at Northampton- I want to develop Teignford more- and I am trying to decide its future. We have been showing Hennock for a few years now and new projects mean a lack of space and I don't want it to become damaged or worse. I may just properly store it away or maybe sell. Who knows- unless you want it?

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