Charlie, I’m an 18 year old studying contemporary music in Bristol, let’s just say there isn’t the most comprehensive model railway community here! Your videos really help me get my modelling fix vicariously through the internet. I’m subscribed to all the major channels: Everard junction, budget model railways, 00Neal etc. but your videos are heads and shoulders above the rest, just the right amount of prototypical nerdyness, comedy value and friendly community feel along with the impressive layout. That prize is very well deserved!
Congratulations on your second award Charlie - very well deserved! (And thanks to all the viewers who voted for you) Hat-trick in '24??? I'm impressed with the number of plan submissions that you got (another indication of how well you engage with your audience) For me, the the main requirement is that the freight yard needs to serve a purpose if we are doing something more that "just playing trains". Why do trains travel across a fairly long single track line to reach this terminus yard? There has to be some demand that is being serviced. The second requirement is concerned with the practicality of operation. Can the required movement be performed? Does the shunting puzzle have a solution? Some great submissions and I'm sure you'll have fun building this.
Thanks Lee, I’m so pleased that you found this video interesting. The submissions were really interesting, and so hard to pick a winner. Take care mate, regards, Charlie
Congratulations on your award Charlie. As someone who has only begun his modeling journey, I was thoroughly wowed by the other submissions and will come back to this video when I put together my own yard. I was given many ideas, learned a lot, and I want to thank you for your feedback.
Ah, so you're the 'other' case who Paul was dealing with, the 'other' person having medical distress was at our Stand, he'd come over very unwell and I sort of jumped on with his son to stop him falling to the floor and then I ran off to try find first aid - and along came these lovely people to help! Thankfully he was okay, bit warm and came over very unwell, bless him! It Was also great to meet you too sir 😊 (large man with beard at DCC concepts stand) Great gift too, that class 13! Very nice!😎😎
How fantastic that your hard work and the pleasure you bring to your viewers is recognised again. Having helped run all sorts of events for many years, I am always grateful to the First Aiders who attend the events and make sure they are safe. I have seen them called upon to do everything from a cut finger to someone going into labour.
Congratulations once again from the "happy wife, happy life" chap! Your videos are simultaneously entertaining, extremely well edited and produced, informative and contain substantive content, delivered in a way that appeals to all within the hobby. Just one thought regarding the freight yard: many such places would have originated prior to BR dieselisation days, so a redundant cattle dock, or out of use coal siding/coaling stage would still be prototypical and would possibly add interest value, especially if there were a couple of vintage wagons (or even an early failed Modernisation Plan loco?) slowly crumbling/rusting away on the disused stub of a once busy siding.
And that’s why you win awards Charlie. It was a great idea to get fans to submit freight yard plans but genius to talk thru the pros and cons and the practical/operational side. So many great points that budding modellers wouldn’t have considered. Your vids are always great but this was fantastic. Thanks again
Congratulations on the award Charlie, very much deserved, watching your videos has inspired me I am well on the way with my 8ft x 4ft layout. Thank you. Bob G.
Congratulations again Charlie on the award. I think this video exemplified everything there is to show about your channel. You went through the track plans with care and consideration and I'm sure all the contributors were grateful for you comments. I would agree that GETS was indeed a good show, but it was difficult at some times to get to see the wonderful layouts on display. It just goes to show how popular this hobby of ours is. I went on the Sunday, but trying to spot you amongst the hundreds of people there was finding the proverbial needle in the haystack. I was looking forward very much to having a quick chat. Anyhow keep up the brilliant work with Chadwick. Oh I almost forgot that Class 13 with slave is an absolute peach of a model. Regards Kevin
Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel and found the that Model railway show was a great success. Yes it was busy, but I imagine it wouldn’t be popular if it wasn’t! Take care mate, regards, Charlie
A super model of the 13; bet Charlie's well-chuffed with it. Whilst, of course, the three locos of the class only ever worked at Tinsley (Sheffield), that model really looks at home on Chadwick. As only two were ever needed at Tinsley at any one time, and indeed two of the three were actually scrapped at Swindon, one could easily justify having one reallocated to Chadwick. Sometimes we can get all too serious with our modelling... Oh, and congrats on your well-deserved award. I wouldn't have the patience to do such a well-thought-out fortnightly video.
Congrats on the award. A worthy recipient as you can keep someone like me without a train layout interested. Carefully balanced content that doesn't assume everyone knows everything you are talking about. Well done. 👍
Congratulations Charlie a well deserved win. There are a good number of model railway RU-vidrs around but you have a very special extra something that makes you and your channel stand out from the others. Best regards Mark
Thank you Charlie, your award is really justified. I have learned a great deal and you have given me some serious inspiration. Thanks to the subscribers who contributed as well.
Congratulations! OMG not just a class 13 but a free one to boot. I've always wanted one of these. Loved the 08s to work on and imagine the power of two together. Well said re the medics!
Congratulations on the award Charlie. All your hard work has been rewarded for a well deserved, interesting and informative channel. A big thumbs up to the medics who help out at all sorts of events.
fab as always Charlie huge congratulations on your award well deserved railway is looking fab looking forward to the next update already the class 13 looks great and what a kind jesture and will look fab in the freight yard again well done on your award
Very well deserved award Charlie and it was a pleasure to meet you personally in the bar of the Hotel on the Friday night. You are a true gent ! Cheers Euan
Well deserved award Charlie. The interest of your viewers in what and how you present it is key. The level of interaction for your yard is amazing. Keep up the good work.
A Power Packed Episode this one Charlie, containing Lots of info I didn’t know was of Interest to me, so thanks for Broadening my Horizons- Looks like you’ll have to extend the head-shunt of the New Yard to Accept the Class 13 😉 A Great Response to the Track plan Appeal and I have to say that I’ve “ScreenGrabbed” a couple for Future Reference - I hope your Injury Heals Speedily, and that the “Other guy” is on the mend also 😜 Chadwick MR is a winner with me Every Fortnight, not Just Once A Year, Many thanks 🏆🙌🏻
Again Charlie, congratulations on the award. As you mention going through the track plans, there are some different ideas that merit thought. The idea of a disused branch could be utilised on the last presented plan ( which seems to be your preferred one), continueing on at the end of the outside line and going off scene. Would give a little something to a mainly industrial aura. Arthur
Hi Charlie - It was good to meet you at GETS and well done on the award . I did spot you going into the First Aid room and wondered what you had done !! The last track plan does seem to offer lots of operational playability and the Class 13 is unusual and a very nice addition to Chadwick. Keep Safe .......................................Cheers Kev
Well done Charlie i voted for you again this year, carry on with your great videos and your good sense of humour, also love the bloopers from time to time
Congratulation on yout award. It was great to see you there. I enjoyed it very much and meeting all the youtubers there. Well done and thank you for your inspiring videoes.
I loved the format of going over your fanbase's submissions. It was extremely watchable and even parts of the ones you rejected gave me some ideas for my own projects.
Congratulations Charlie on the award for the best youtuber. I tried to say hello Sunday morning but it seems you were off on a mission to the bar area. I know you were probably very busy, maybe next year.
Charlie thanks for another gem and describing your experience at GETS as well as your breakdown on your submitted yard plans. It was great to see some computer assisted designs, as well as those drawn by hand and even photos of ideas made up! I can appreciate where you were emotional and though I got to GETS myself I wasn’t there long - it was my wedding anniversary weekend and though I tried to give a good day to my wife it wasn’t her thing so I had to bail very early. We were both astounded by how many people turned up and the sheer interest in the hobby. For me at least it was pleasing to see. Fair play to Nick and I’d agree he’s given an excellent gift. I’m chuffed you won another award and I’m sure I won’t be in a minority when I say it’s richly deserved. As a fun (or silly) thing I’m linking a cheeky unlisted video of something I spotted in a shop refurb near me…..I did consider ramraiding the place for you but I doubt I’d even get out of London let alone to West Camel. Cheers Charlie and best from me : ) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9KEaCHlbJ9c.htmlsi=VN9g7XnF69Owklu0
Thank you, Captain pub watch for such a heartwarming comment. Yes I agree the show was far too busy but the people there were so friendly. Stay safe my friend, regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, it was nice to meet you at GET’S, you are a major contribution over the past 7 years since i retired to me shelling out loads of cash in this hobby, so watch out Mrs Exehaven is tracking you down! Seriously Charlie you’re a source of great information and inspiration for all of us that watch your channel, which of course leads to you getting that much deserved award. Cheers Charlie, John
Congratulation's..... You deserved the award and the kind gifts. It's just a small token of Thanks for what you give back to the community. Thank You!!!
Congratulations on your award and I'm glad they had suitably qualified medical staff on hand (pun intended) to attend to your injury! Never heard of the Class 13 but I'm very impressed with it too. Cheers
Hi Charlie! Congratulations 🎉 Very well deserved again 🥳 Great video as always, and hats off to the design of the yard! I love the grain connection tying the whole layout together
Thanks Edward, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Tying the whole layout together has always been one of my priorities, and hopefully it’s getting there. Regards, Charlie
Well deserved win Charlie, may your videos continue to provide pleasure to all for next years win🎉. Great video to start and it’s nice to see your supporters offering gifts like that, it just shows how people really enjoy your work, it’s great to see.
Well done on the award Charlie, definitely deserved! Great explanations on what works & what doesn't for the yard. Really helpful as I am planning a new layout here in Cusco, Peru. My last one was unplanned & over 43yrs ago!
Congratulations again Charlie! Also, thank you so much for going over all of those. I like messing around with anyrail, but I really don’t know what kinds of things go into building what you were asking for help with, much less a non-American one of those. I really appreciate the insight. I appreciate every bit of info I get about operations like that.
Once again a great video and a well deserved award. You're a gent for taking the time to go through the submissions publicly and so kindly. I know I appreciated the shout out. It's part of what makes your channel so great! I think that final plan looks really interesting and I'm sure you will make it amazing. I like that you can build a train on the departures whilst waiting for arrivals so the loco can drop off one train and pick up another. Plus you 2 areas of interest in terms of the unloading area and the grain store area. Just putting it out there is there no way you can extend the boards a little to allow you to fit you ideal length of 4 triplets.
Unfortunately I couldn’t change the dimensions once I had asked for submissions. However, now that the final track plan has been decided, it can clearly be modified. Thanks once more for your submission, regards, Charlie
A very interesting video Charlie and congratulations on the RU-vid award, well deserved as your videos are always informative, interesting and on many occasions humorous. Cheers Greg
Charlie, another superb video and glad my vote made the difference! I am still reeling from the positivity of GETS and glad that my my feelings about it echoed yours. Sorry, I missed you. The Class 13 is superb and although niche, has identified a model of interest for so many, maybe an opportunity for a manufacturer? I loved the input onto you yard by so many. It makes a change for you not built it, lift it, build it, lift it and build it again! (Like we all do) Can you fit a hump into it? Your explanations around your choices were superb. As usual, it made me think again about my goods area and industrial sidings but probably can’t change much. I am sure this will be a well thought out, fun addition to the railway. Thanks for forcing my Railway Mojo into overdrive
Many congratulations on your well deserved award, Charlie ! And thanks so much for this video. As a total newbie to building large complex layouts, this video has helped me no end in understanding the pitfalls of track design and testing. I have some major decisions to make in the next few months as I start to design an build a TMD, Goods Yard and also a big freight marshalling yard…….your explanations of the examples submitted and explanations of how they work (or don’t work), is absolutely fascinating and an eye opener. fantastic stuff……many thanks
Thanks Adrian, that’s very kind of you to say so. It’s comments like yours that make the whole thing worthwhile. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie
Congratulations on the well-deserved award! And glad to see you got so many track plans, including one that checks all the boxes. Looking forward to seeing you put a little bit of your own spin on it and making it go. Have a great weekend and wonderful two weeks!
Well done on the award Charlie , your presenting style and way of explaining what you are doing makes the videos very easy to watch as well as being informative .
