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Managing inclines to suit your trains at Chawick Model Railway.
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@MarkTheVicar 3 года назад

Be careful crouching in a helix, the last time I did it my wife turned the power on and when I got out it was 1967.

@BerlinCardYard 3 года назад

😂

@edwarwick8790 3 года назад

I would love to go back to 1967... very happy memories.....

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I did say, don’t try this at home!

@nigelericogden3200 3 года назад

😁 Now I’m definitely building a helix ... I knew there had to be a way out of this mess ...

@flyboy2610 3 года назад

September 5, 1967 was my first day of kindergarten. (September 4 was Labor Day.)

@WhatAboutTheBee 2 года назад

Its the intellectual honesty that sets this channel apart. Its not all roses and bonbons. When there is a mistake, which happens to all of us, it isn't hidden, rather it is offered up for learning. Well done Charlie!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 года назад

That’s very kind of you to say so. As they say, honesty is the best policy. Regards Charlie

@jhbluestar 2 года назад

Wow, you really are my fav Model Railway channel. I am a retired contractor and building insp for HUD, (for anyone that doesnt reconize the name it is for the, Dept of Housing and Urban Development out of Washington DC USA), and I simply cannot get enough of your videos. I could listen to you and watch you build for hours which is great because that is exactly what I have been doing! You truly are FANTASTIC! Well done my friend!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 года назад

What a heart warming comment Joseph. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

@michaelpowell3980 3 года назад

at 7:10, suddenly I had a vision of you popping out of the middle of the helix and singing 'Happy Birthday, Mr President'. I cannot unsee this.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I dread to think what I’m wearing Michael.

@brucehart706 3 года назад

Oh Michael, did you have to put that image into my head?

@domniven 3 года назад

There is definitely a lot of skill and engineering involved in model railways that people don't realise. Your set up is impressive Charlie, I enjoy videos as I am learning a lot

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel Dom.

@christrickett3291 Год назад

I wasn't inclined to watch this at first but as my interest in the technical side gradually climbed, I decided to watch it. To a degree, an excellent video, can be appreciated on different levels.

@ChadwickModelRailway Год назад

Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

@VNWas 3 года назад

Thanks Charlie. An engineering marvel, Brunel would be proud!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Only if it lasts the test of time Warren.

@JPoulAndersson 3 года назад

Good old Isambard would indeed have appreciated the thoroughness behind this design👍🏻

@joevalentine2048 3 года назад

Congratulations on the perseverance it took to solve the problem. You took the blows and saw it through and did it your way. See you in a couple of weeks.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Joe, and thanks for your support too. Regards Charlie

@daviemaclean61 3 года назад

In the words of Project Binky - "make the noise"! Nice new toy Charlie and it's good that it showed up the error in the helix before you got any further on. And possibly consigned what turned out to be perfectly good locos to the scrap heap. It has probably paid for itself already in that regard. Having seen the amount of engineering you've put into this helix I now realise mine was doomed to failure from the start, but we live and learn! Cheers

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Davie, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

@katemonster0819 3 года назад

Charlie - I recently got back into model trains after many years away; because my 9 year old son is showing interest in it. Thank you for all of these videos - they have refreshed my brain better than any other out there. While our layout will be 4'x8' and DC only, a ton of your tips and how to information will be utilized. Thank you again from someone across the pond.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you found the video is interesting and it will be of use to your son. Regards Charlie

@markellis6413 3 года назад

The link line to the helix looks great with the sweeping curve. With the terminus station on the left and the through line to the helix disappearing into a tunnel on the right, it reminds me of Birmingham Moor Street...

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you like the plan Mark. Regards Charlie

@IamRobotMonkey 3 года назад

Well done, Charlie! Although my gag reflex did kick in when you climbed inside the helix. I'm so clumsy and cack-handed if I did that I would impale my skull on a coach bolt and smash through the helix onto the floor! When I worked for a well-known DIY store, our resident house-broken chippie used to call MDF "Value Reformed Ham" lol

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it robotmonkey. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

@barleyarrish 3 года назад

Always a pleasure to watch your video's Charlie. When you stepped into the helix it reminded me of weeding in the garden with my back to Agave's... Owch! Your luck seems better than mine...

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Life on the edge!

@davidgriffith8292 3 года назад

Hurrah. It’s Friday. I’ve finally finished work for the day and get to sit back with a cup of coffee and get my weekly fix of Charlie and the amazing Chadwick. It’s somewhat reminiscent of finishing school on a Friday and sitting down at 5 past 5 to watch Crackerjack! Great efforts and work there Charlie - nice run to/from the helix.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks David, you’re too kind.

@patmccarthy1624 3 года назад

Well done, Charlie. That inclinometer is a great piece of equipment! Can't wait for your next episode! Thanks!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Pat. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

@strobelightaudio 3 года назад

a shim at the right incline and a cheap level should do the trick, unless you want to know what the incline was.

@TheDaf95xf 3 года назад

Afternoon Charlie. That is impressive now 👍🏻 Inky saw Falcon once at Cardiff Canton shed in the 70s. Really good powerful lovely locomotive. Have a nice weekend cheers as always Stevie 😎

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Steve. Sadly, in its contract falcon was forbidden to be preserved. What a disaster. Regards Charlie

@simonderry697 3 года назад

Those sweeping curves will look great, another brilliant video Charlie, 👍👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Simon, you’re too kind

@jolliemark6294 3 года назад

The curves look so nice now...thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you like them JO. Regards Charlie

@MalcolmCrabbe 3 года назад

"that'll be the wife then".... makes a change from "that'll be the phone then" :) - Charlie, again a fantastic and informative video, delivered in an entertaining way. This helix is taking Chadwick to new heights.... (I'll get my coat :) )

@jyvben1520 3 года назад

Malcolm has left the station ... ;-)

@MalcolmCrabbe 3 года назад

@@jyvben1520 Nice one :-)

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it gentlemen. Regards Charlie

@szabados1980 3 года назад

Yes, it's great to see the progress you're making. Even if I'm behind with watching. 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m sure that you will soon catch up GS.

@thelibrarian46 3 года назад

The digital spirit level looks like a very useful device. I think your layout will look really exciting with the line doing down to the tunnel, as well as the incline up to Barnstable Station.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Alan, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

@robot7759 3 года назад

Excellent solution & construction. Nifty little device, the digital spirit level 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Rob, I’m pleased that you found it interesting.

@stevieh7292 3 года назад

Looks like a good milestone for the new levels. Top work!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Stevie I’m so pleased you found it interesting

@briansmith9946 3 года назад

I agree Charlie, the sweeping curves coming off the Helix look quite attractive! The care you've taken getting the gradients as 'slight' as possible will certainly pay off in reliable running in future.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Brian, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. I must confess I am rather pleased with those curves too.Regards Charlie

@4everdc302 3 года назад

Do like watching a British twist to the hobby on the other side of the pond🇨🇦.thanks Charlie. Lockdown here too.We been making locomotives out of the scrap box.🤪 Cheers.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Yes railway modelling brings a little light relief to these somewhat troubling times mate. Stay safe, regards Charlie

@4everdc302 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway 🚂✌

@paulcookson5005 3 года назад

Absolutely fantastic to see the helix connected and trains running onto the main layout. Really looking forward to the next video now

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie

@wheezypalacemodels7726 3 года назад

Hi Charlie, that looked pretty easy... Lots of fiddling I am sure but you make it look so easy.. Looking good, cheers, Chris

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I think sometimes, we always believe things are going to be harder than they really are. Regards Charlie

@KevTheBusDriver 3 года назад

Hello Charlie - I enjoyed this video - the curves from the helix are super. The driver of Falcon is waiting for a clear road and I'm waiting to hear those 2 Maybach engines lift those coaches up the gradient! Well done!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Kev, I just need to fit that sound decoder.

@B16Kev 3 года назад

The sweeping track from the helix to the viaduct looks fantastic. Well done Charlie 👍🏽👍🏽

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Kevin, you’re too kind mate.

@mattjackson8226 3 года назад

Hi Charlie, great video as always. Really enjoy seeing how your layout is doing. It's all way beyond me but it's great to watch all the same. You set a great example for people in the hobby

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a heartwarming comment Matt. You’re too kind. Regards Charlie

@tonyslight826 3 года назад

Hi Charlie glad you got it sorted LOOKING GREAT Charlie glad you are winning with is very intricate project awesome .great video again.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Tony, but it’s been an uphill struggle!

@tonyslight826 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway no pun intended lol

@rickn8115 3 года назад

Another great video. Your production is always top notch and I really like the videos where you actually build something and get the trains rolling on the new structure. That helix is a work of art!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Rick, you’re too kind.

@SouthBrooklynRR 3 года назад

I purchased that tool awhile ago and it was a life saver for me. Good stuff I am glad that it worked out for you.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

It was truly a game changer mate. Regards Charlie

@barleyvalengaugemodelrailw3694 3 года назад

I absolutely love your videos and have been binge watching them in my spare time this lockdown. Thank You

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found them useful.

@craigruddlesdin9561 3 года назад

Bloody brilliant can’t wait for the next update as always a pleasure watching the progression of your railway one day I’ll get to your stage of talent keep safe and keep up the good work much love Craig

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Craig.

@leestoddart7014 3 года назад

Great to see the trains going up and down without issue - phew! Fascinating as ever and that digital spirit level is really useful. Keep up the good work sir.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

It’s not all down to me though, is it? Your contribution is priceless Lee. Regards Charlie

@kevingreen6924 3 года назад

and again, i thoroughly enjoyed it. i look forward to the continuing story.don't stop.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie

@jedlahaye4765 3 года назад

Another great video Charlie, fantastic progress, yes that level is just the berries, just keep safe and well, lockdown can be a trying time,hopefully we don't have to travel down that road again, thanks from down under

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Jed. It’s been a rough journey, regards Charlie

@petemartin5487 3 года назад

Charlie, I can't tell you how much I have and do enjoy your vids. Thank you for all your work and effort to generate and share model railroad content. I hope some time soon to have an Nscale layout but will have to wait. Your show gives me hope and inspiration. Carry on :) aand thanks.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a heartwarming comment Pete. You’re too kind mate.

@nigelericogden3200 3 года назад

Thank you Charlie for sharing your experiences with us. The sweeping curves look majestic indeed.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Nigel, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

@tonypotts1644 3 года назад

Wow, that's looking spectacular, great stuff. But, gosh, there weren't half a lot of ads during this episode.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so sorry about the advertisements Tony. I had planned one mid role ad. However Google clearly had other ideas. My deepest apologies.

@samuelwheland4316 3 года назад

Thank You for another educational and entertaining video Charlie. I hope things soon return to normal for You, take care and be safe.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Samuel

@iainwatson2310 3 года назад

Thankyou charlie for your videos and im pleased to see that the helix has been successful, im sure its been worth all the turmoil! Another excellent tip from you regarding the spirit level and keep up the good work, and an excellent thought to give more room for extra scenery (like the signal box) looking forward to the station coming along and keep up the good work 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Iain, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie

@skyfall2360 3 года назад

what a tremendous amount of work which i have to say is looking fantastic ,quite an epic setup this is turning into ,brilliant stuff ,hope your knee is appreciative ..great update many thanks,

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks skyfall, I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying the journey.

@HighOakJunction 3 года назад

Thanks for a good video, especially about doing inclines as I need to do some alterations on mine as small locos just spin on the spot on a section of incline to the Branchline. Plus thanks for highlighting the spirit level will invest in one of them.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found it useful mate.

@TaterRaider 3 года назад

Loving your filming plan and looking forward to it. Glad you've got the helix sorted and I'm looking forward to the new station and the wiring both. Thanks so much for sharing your hobby (dare I say passion?) with us.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

That’s very kind of you to say so mate, regards Charlie

@cranefly23 3 года назад

Nicely done, Charlie. I really enjoy watching you solve these problems as they appear.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Sometimes Perry, I wish I had such enthusiasm!

@petergarton5629 3 года назад

Absolutely brilliant. Brilliant that you found the problem, you couldn't see it. Keep the good work up.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Peter, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

@ghl3488 3 года назад

Looking good Charlie, will be great when the scenery is in. The curves do look good too! regards gareth

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Gareth. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

@thomaswalla4210 3 года назад

Real great work Charlie- its always a pleasure to see your vids with this lot of advice! Thanks so much!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Thomas.

@murrayhall908 3 года назад

As usual, Charlie, your presentations are well thought through, professional, clear and interesting. Fortunately I don't have a helix(s)? with all the associated problems they bring but I enjoy seeing how you "problem solve" your various issues. As always I look forward to your future offerings. Thanks again - stay safe and well.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Mary, for such kind comments. Regards Charlie

@cliveking9775 3 года назад

Well done Charlie. Love the sweeping curves. Might have to adjust my rough plan to incorporate some in my layout. I like the format of the upcoming vids too. 👍👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Clive, I’m so pleased that you liked the shape of the track layout, and also my future program intentions. Regards Charlie

@williamgordon207 3 года назад

Another great video Charlie. Chadwick is really coming together. Ingenious how the helix can integrate the lower fiddle yard with the upper scenic area. Just one more helix to build ?? and then you’ll have a tail-chaser that you don’t need to crawl under to access. Brilliant concept and your video’s have really changed my opinion of a helix. Stay safe.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks William, what a heartwarming comment. However, building a helix or two is no small undertaking. It really is a beast to set up and adjust.

@davidyeates8894 3 года назад

Great job, Charlie. I’m so glad you got the helix sorted out before it was too late.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks David, but now it’s the rolling stock that needs to be tested. Regards Charlie

@ModelRailway 3 года назад

Great progress again Charlie, another enjoyable video to watch ... and having the correct tools for the job really helps, and I’ve never come across a digital spirit level before ... but really good idea! (Probably really good for slab laying patios to get a consistent slope for drainage and other useful jobs) 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, but that spirit level is definitely not going outdoors! It’s for my railway. Regards Charlie

@mandbhomestead 3 года назад

Charlie, that is coming along nicely. Looks awesome with the sweeping curves. The helix is always fun to watch the trains climb it and break to the new scene. I am glad you figured out the percentage of incline and were able to correct it. Cannot wait for the next part of the build and the scene work. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a heartwarming comment Ken, you’re too kind.

@peterjones7673 3 года назад

Very well done Charlie in getting this helix sorted, it's been fascinating watching it develop and seeing you conquer the problems you have encountered.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the journey so far Peter

@andrewpalm2103 3 года назад

Isn't it amazing how some solid data can reveal the source of a problem and also explain the poor results from previous attempts at a solution? Well done, Charilie! You have beautifully illustrated a situation that happens countless times in industry (and unfortunately government, as well). Guess you won't need a helper district after all. Cheers from Wisconsin.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video and the lessons and I have learned. Regards Charlie

@WarcleanePro 3 года назад

Great start to the weekend! Cheers Charlie!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Gary. Regards Charlie

@lesliedickinson198 3 года назад

Its all coming along nicely and im learning quite a few tricks from it as it progresses especially with the electrics of it all, i do love that sweeping curve and im running it through my head now to fit something similar on to my embryonic railway. Keep up the good work Charlie 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Leslie. Regards Charlie

@stephensheritagerailwaythe8776 3 года назад

Hi Charlie I've really enjoyed todays video I'm glad you have sorted the helix out. I think it will look great when done

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Stephen, I’m so pleased that you have found the channel interesting.

@ace13166 3 года назад

Hello from Canada and I always enjoy your videos. Awesome, glad to see that you figured out the helix issues, it was hard to watch the last few times when they couldn't make it to the top. I know you've put a lot of work and thought into that helix.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Michael. Fortunately we got there in the end, regards Charlie

@cogidubnus1953 3 года назад

Thanks Charlie...aside from all else, you're certainly helping to make lockdown more bearable!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

We will get through these tough times mate. Regards Charlie

@phil36310 3 года назад

Hi, Glad you found the flaw in the helix. 2% with this radius is still a challenge for the locos but obvious better. Success with the build ! Greetings.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Yes we got there in the end mate. Regards Charlie

@grimbomaesai8311 3 года назад

charley i am really enjoying watching how you go about building your layout i also watch a aussie called Jason wood and evirate junction love all of your builds graham

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Graham, I’m pleased that you enjoy the channel.

@zulu5282 3 года назад

Comming along nicely Charlie Barnstaple Station is going to look 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I have my fingers crossed Mark. Regards Charlie

@Sherrieps 3 года назад

Charlie, very impressive and as usual entertaining. Even though I live in the US and model the post-war era, as we say, I find I can use much of what you do in my construction. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next video, Sherrie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Sherrie., I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Good luck with your new president, regards Charlie

@TheCreativeModellerHO 3 года назад

I enjoy your work! Thank you!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks mate, regards Charlie

@paulzambratto3294 3 года назад

Charlie, one word comes to mind to describe your effort “FANTASTIC”. You are certainly a craftsman. I enjoyed this video immensely. Please keep them up.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Wow, thank you Paul, you're too kind mate.

@christopherallworth2514 3 года назад

Amazing brilliance ~ well done!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Christopher you’re too kind, regards Charlie

@haroldalexis4200 3 года назад

Hello Charlie. Success well done. The mini level makes a difference in this height & carpentry format for the model railroad. Couplers are tricky due to their shanks sometimes annoying depending on the car body from the coaches. Well like the Chessie System old logo : "For Progress" your layout is working well I'm pleased , as for the half inch plywood or 1/4 inch hopefully you'll get a good quality soon. I know this lockdown is a headache. I'm backed up here in the states with a lot of other wood related & plastic projects. You're doing a fantastic job, happy modeling on the Chadwick & I'll keep watching as always.👏👏👏👏🚞🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Harold. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie

@eddyweller4503 3 года назад

Fantastic Charlie, as normal a very interesting and informative video, you are modeling on the very cutting edge of engineering. Your accuracy is amazing. Those locomotives look fantastic climbing the helix. I did wonder if at one stage you would have to double head (just like the famous leckie incline). You've worked so hard and I'm delighted to see your success in conquering the mountain. I can see in the future trains arriving in Barnstaple and at a little lower level emerging from the tunnel. The photo opportunity is endless. As always you and your family stay safe, see you on the next one Eddy xx

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a heartwarming comment Eddy. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

@GBDT 3 года назад

The helix and extension to the viaduct look great. All that hard work has paid off. As soon as you showed the new digital level I knew which you tube video you had watched! Confirmed by the 'vertical curve comment'. Although it is an N gauge layout it is still interesting. Cheers, George

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

You’re dead right George, spotting it was a real lightbulb moment.

@timsully8958 3 года назад

Fantastic to see the helix issue was solved in the end! That area will look great with those nice sweeping long curves 😎

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Tim, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards Charlie

@clivemedley8538 3 года назад

Great video Charlie! AND..... Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I have had the same problem with my n gauge helix . I wrongly thought that 1 degree was 1%. All makes sense now! Back to adjusting the helix!! Thanks again.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

That’s great news Clive, at least you know where the snag is. Regards Charlie

@robwilson3046 3 года назад

It’s absolute genius Charlie & I agree with the comment Brunel would be proud of it.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Rob. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

@exehavenharbour 3 года назад

Hi Charlie, brilliant video as usual, I bought one of those percentage levels from Aldi, it also has an arm that levers out from the top which actually shows the gradient which was very helpful as I built my gradients. They all seem to work so far, so fingers crossed as I lay track up my last gradient all is good! Always like an interruption from Mrs Chadwick, Mrs Exehaven seems to be like a moth to a light bulb as soon as I start filming, anyway beautiful sweeping curves and I mean the layout! Cheers for now Charlie John

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a heartwarming comment John. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and that your wife also interrupts your filming! Regards Charlie

@mattiedillon3697 3 года назад

Great job 👏 this is turning out lovely. I can’t wait to see the finished product

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

@davidbent6059 3 года назад

Thank you for the usual well informed and informative video. I use Hornby close couplers on my mixed rakes of Hornby & Bachmann coaches and they seem to work fine on minimum No3 curves.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks David but it’s on the inclines that the coupling issue becomes more prevalent.

@onnomulder9775 3 года назад

Brilliant idea and great work too Charlie!! thanks again for sharing. Cheers Onno.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Onno, it’s great to have you on board mate

@railwayjade 3 года назад

Thanks Charlie for the wonderful video. Keep well

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

You’re most welcome Jade. Regards Charlie

@theengineshed359 3 года назад

What a fantastic result Charlie! Those Hornby Pullmans make or break for most locos with their pick up arrangements behaving like handbrakes, fantastic to see the stock conquer the grade. I'm not looking forward to doing my 4 lane helix shortly but the digital level is certainly the way forward. Will look fantastic once the scenery is complete!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I do hope that you’re not using first, second, third and fourth radius curves. Regards Charlie

@theengineshed359 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway No not at all Charlie! What a terrifying thought 😂 My monstrosity will be using a minimum internal radius of 1600mm to 1800mm. Jason Woods "The escarpment" layout has set the standard for helix builds, so I think the bar has been set. Regards, Ben.

@donaldshroyer8633 3 года назад

Nice vid. All of this is a good reminder that planning the helix is crucial. The rise must be enough to clear the track below, allowing for the thickness of roadbed, upon completion of the first revolution. The radius needed to do that can be calculated as the rise divided by the quantity of the decimal of the grade percent, pi, and 2. Ex: for an N scale helix rising 2.75" each revolution, the radius curve for a 1% grade is 2.75/(.01*3.14*2). About 44".

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I think you’ve hit the nail on the head Donald, it’s no walk in the park. I now have various items of rolling stock to modify so they can survive the pressures of the Helix.

@LittleWicketRailway 3 года назад

Well done on getting it all working, I was starting to panic. You've reassured me that a helix is the way to go on my rebuild 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Just be very cautious, it’s not all plain sailing especially with rolling stock couplings. Regards Charlie

@assertivemayonaise 3 года назад

It's coming along handsomely! Looking forward to seeing how it all looks once fitted :)

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

It’s a long journey, but we’re getting there. Regards Charlie

@andydd8879 3 года назад

Thank you for your amazing videos. I'm a beginner with this hobby. Was scared to get going but your videos have really helped me. I am finally able to scratch the itch of modelling my own railway.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Andy I'm so pleased that you found the channel useful. Regards Charlie

@grahamthompson6622 3 года назад

Excellent and interesting as always. Thanks. It is of particular interest to me as I am reconstructing a helix to go from 4-track to 5-track with a particularly difficult gradient on the inner track - radius 1 at about 1 in 28 which is about the minimum possible with sufficient head clearance. Judging from train speed variation I too have a problem with varying gradients and will now get hold of the marvellous digital level gauge you used. It could be a life saver. Incidentally, I use a 1 in 42 gradient on my mainline as you are now doing. This was chosen as the shallowest gradient that still looked like a gradient. Everything much less steep just looked like level track.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

A great comment Graham. Good luck with your helix, they’re never an easy beast to tame! Regards Charlie

@andrewdonald2770 3 года назад

Great video Charlie, thank you. I feel for you and all of yours with the lock downs, my wife and I are caught in NSW and can't get across the border to go home in Qld, but at least we are with our son and his partner and our brand new Grandson; nothing like the situation in the UK. Stay safe mate, BTW, I ordered the inclinometer.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Andrew. Do stay safe mate. Regards Charlie

@netbis-marek-duda 3 года назад

Great video Charlie, I love your progress. Good luck and good health

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks mate and the same to you. Regards Charlie

@PhilPage227 3 года назад

Amazing to watch Charlie. Not only are you a genius at model railway construction you also have a Masters degree in percentages. Thank you for sharing.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

You’re too kind Philip.

@zodzod9378 3 года назад

Great Charlie looking good and will def use that knowledge on gradients i think around 2 is the magic number thanks for my lockdown tv well done stay safe we need you ! Public service now lol John from Chichester.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks John, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

@bionicgeekgrrl 3 года назад

A great update Charlie. When I was watching your previous video on getting stock up, something did seem off, but I didn't mention it only because i couldn't figure out quite what was making me think that. The moment you laid the digital level on it it was almost a "ah!" Moment. Glad you figured it out though and things seem to be working well now.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Yes it was a lightbulb moment for me too. Regards Charlie

@darrylmeredith7895 3 года назад

Hey Charlie - congrats on getting the helix operational - you're a legend! Looking forward to seeing the development of the station and scenics. Stay safe.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Darryl, l’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

@ldifalco2010 3 года назад

This is looking awesome Charlie. Chadwick is going to be a first class railroad when complete!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Lou, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie

@johnstephens649 3 года назад

Looking great Charlie. Helix is now really feeling part of the layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks John, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

@timbrennan4110 3 года назад

glad to see you got it figured out

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Tim, regards Charlie

@James-ih4gz 3 года назад

Great video again Charlie. I'm currently in the process getting materials for the model railway I'm making. I'm setting it in 1950s ireland and will be modeled on the old harcourt street line.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Sounds fascinating James. Good luck with your project.

@NicholassTrainChannel 3 года назад

I always enjoy your videos Charlie the layout is really coming along nicely now that you have that side of the layout all connected up with the track work it is looking great so far. Cheers and all the best. Nicholas.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a heart warming comment Nicholas. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS 3 года назад

A fine bit of scale civil engineering, the last episodes with the locos slipping made me anxious, but the easement is very satisfying to watch.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Can you imagine how I felt? Regards Charlie

@momatmach1 3 года назад

Excellent video thanks, the development of the layout from the original oval to the present concept has lifted it away from the “ train set” to a serious piece of modelling, once the circuit is finished with both helix in place it will be a very different layout. Thank you

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a heartwarming comment, thank you. Regards Charlie