3mm Hennock confirmed for Portsmouth

After a while, Hennock is on the road again- this time to the Portsmouth Railex- see above.

New 00 Gauge layout-not yet named.

 I have had a pair of baseboards 3ft 6inches x 8inches for some while.

I also had some finescale PECO trackwork which had lain unused for a while since being rescued from an aborted layout.

A pair of hinges were fitted making a 7ft x 8inch baseboard which folded in half- ideal for storage and transportation.

The photos show the progress so far and at present is having the wiring completed.

Corgi 00 Overhead wire wagon.

Whilst looking through e-bay recently, I found this, an AEC overhead wire wagon.

This will be ideal to use on the tram layout as it matches the overhead wire posts.

Just need to remove the current fleet branding and apply new- oncea name has been decided on.

Hornby 00 Shunters Truck.

When I bought the 1361 Saddle Tank, I also found this Hornby Shunters Truck which will be used on the latest 00 layout- more of which anon.

Looking through the people box I found a suitable shunter figure, although his pole is missing- just a careless shunter!

Used around goods yards to couple/ uncouple wagons- not to be confused with a conflat which was used to aid track circuits when a 03/4 shunter was being used.

Parkside 0 Gauge Conflat Aand Container.

This has been a prolonged build. As earlier, this wagon came to me part built but substantially complete.

The chassis had to be finished- sourced from parts in bit's box. Transfers for the container had to be obtained from PECO and finally finished off with a coat of matt varnish.

Sprat and Winkle couplings have been fitted and just need blackening and it's all done.

Very satisfying!

009 3D printed wagons.

I have no idea who has made these four wagons.

They have been 3D printed and the finish is excellent. There are a few places where a bit of cleaning up will be needed.

Three opens and an open sider will make an excellent rake for any of my 009 layouts.

Dapol 0 Gauge Isle of Wight Terrier.

Couldn't resist this one! Vastly out of area it will be pulling some Portland Cement wagons when I build them! Till then it will have to sit in it's show case with occasional outings on Cringle Street for now.