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DCC and Block Detection Wiring at Chadwick Model Railway
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@leestoddart7014 3 года назад

Another great one Charlie. Particularly appreciate the explanation of block detection. I see you added the catch point that we had forgotten to the goods yard exit :) One (slight) niggle - I'm surprised that all the wires into your drop down board come down over the front of the baseboard edge - why didn't you bring them to the back of the drop down and then through a couple of holes?

@briansmith9946 3 года назад

That intrigued me too, Lea! So Charlie; why?

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I know, I’m shaking my head looking at it. However, the facia may well cover that area.

@leestoddart7014 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway "the facia will cover it" oh yeah??? Next you'll be saying that was the plan all along - ha! I do love how neat you make everything and those labels on the cables help. I assume you have a spreadsheet or something where you have the names of each of the sections and the numbers of each point motor identified against the position on the plan.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Oh yes, we love spreadsheets!

@ianstrachan7668 3 года назад

Its a good idea, and I plan to use the concept, but hang the hinged panel back from the edge so the wires can be hidden behind the fascia/edge. Solved the panic attacks I've been having at spending hours on my back underneath the board reaching 2 feet up to fiddle with screw connectors that oddly seem to use flat head screws rather than pozidriv in some cases.

@alexmorgan2296 3 года назад

Very grateful - slightly less of a “dark art” having watched this! Still impressed by the skill, though and everything so neatly done.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found it useful Alex. Regards Charlie

@jonathanboswall4703 3 года назад

Hi Charlie, I’m sitting here in bed watching your latest video, (next to my wife) , when you mentioned the female has all the power, my wife looked at me and said, “And don’t you forget it”, she just reminded me that she has all the power 😂🤣😉 .

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Never, a truer word!

@eddyweller4503 3 года назад

Morning Charlie, your in a league way ahead of me, I look at your layout and for me it's the stuff of dreams. But I get so much from watching and learning. I don't know how or if you can manage to get switched off at night but your mind must be going all the time, with wireing diagrams block detection and all the other things that are going into building this magnificent model railway. For me you are making it so interesting and even when you're doing something which I just don't understand or dare I say boring for me I find I have to watch till the end. Thanks for sharing with us your progress and journey. It's a brilliant layout and i enjoy immensely riding along with you, you take care and I'll see you on the next one Eddy xx

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a truly heartwarming comment Eddy. It’s great to have you on-board mate, regards Charlie

@frankhellman6879 3 года назад

One wire at a time. All 28,693 of them. Very nice wiring too. Neatness counts!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

It certainly counts for faultfinding Frank. Regards Charlie

@frankhellman6879 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway That plus your wiring ID system. I just hope you don't have many faults to test for. Thanks for another great video.

@4englishlies875 3 года назад

I think you must give a warning when you tell a very funny and very true statement. It is only 1 wire at a time, was not ready for that this morning almost fell off my chair with a snort of laughter. Thank you so much it was a good thing this morning.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that it cheered up your day. Regards Charlie

@dakdak7609 3 года назад

DCC wiring reminds me of the “how do you eat an elephant” question, now I know it’s one wire at a time... Neat, well explained and tempting me with block control. As ever, thank you Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Always good to hear from you Dave. Happy modelling, regards Charlie

@thomasm1964 3 года назад

You eat elephants one wire at a time ...?

@dakdak7609 3 года назад

@@thomasm1964 absolutely, especially the Handspring Puppet Company ones.

@davidgriffith8292 3 года назад

Friday is now a happy place. Why because once again a RU-vid fix of Charlie @ Chadwick reminds me that there’s is more to life than working more hours than is healthy or that I’m paid to work! DCC may have to wait until such time I have a suitable location to build my planned layout but that’s another matter! Thanks as ever Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a heartwarming comment David.Regards Charlie

@Bill_Bogan 3 года назад

Well done Charlie. A good teacher always admits when he screwed something up and how to fix it. This is why I like coming here over and over. Even though I'm a Lego train guy. Great work.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Bill I’m so pleased that you find the channel entertaining. Regards Charlie

@ChrisMannphoto 3 года назад

"Remember, Female has the Power..." So very true. :-)

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Not to be forgotten!

@teddyabearo1066 3 года назад

The drop-down hinge plate accessible behind the facia... Top Notch as usual, Mr Charlie! 🤟🏽🐻

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@simonbradshaw3708 3 года назад

It will be great to watch trains run through to the main layout, it's looking very good. Thank you as always for an enjoyable video.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Simon, I can’t wait until it’s fully operational either. Regards Charlie

@samuelbrucker7189 Год назад

Great explanation thank you as always

@ChadwickModelRailway Год назад

Your most welcome Samuel. Regards Charlie

@vincentweatherly9991 3 года назад

I always love the wiring videos, that’s something I’m really into

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Vincent, I think you need to get out more mate. Clearly so do I, regards Charlie

@tuglifeHO Год назад

Charlie, Thank you so much for your videos. It's been the best instruction/education since I've been out of the hobby since I was a kid. Well done and keep up the great work! Tug

@ChadwickModelRailway Год назад

Thanks Tug, I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. Regards Charlie

@bill_automated1226 3 года назад

Great video Charlie. Hugely insightful. I liked the end where you showed that you still make mistakes.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Bill.

@mikewillis9708 3 года назад

Thanks Charlie, another great video of education. I can’t deny, wiring still scares the heck out of me! DCC - Only two wires... 😂

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

It’s still only one wire at a time, but planning is everything Mike.

@aidanwiseman7346 3 года назад

Been inspired again to get in model railways again plus with covid comes boredom. Got a couple of dc sets I had when I a younger buck

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

It’s never too late Aidan.

@aidanwiseman7346 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway what’s the best thickness for base board 9mm ply or 12mm ply

@aidanwiseman7346 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway bit will be standard Hornby big layout track mat copy with my pickyness . Just till I get more room

@aidanwiseman7346 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway it’s fine only 21 heaps of times left

@haroldalexis4200 3 года назад

Hi Charlie I missed this episode a week earlier due to my phones technical difficulties. This is a learning experience as I'm struggling to rebuild a replacement layout. I see genius and a little comedy as the process was right but upside down. But that's okay this has happened to me with my stereo system hookups RCA PLUGS in the out put instead of the input. I know now on the hardware what to purchase next at the home center. Thank you I enjoy watching The Chadwick Model railroad well done. 👏🙂

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Harold, you’re too kind, regards Charlie

@acftus 3 года назад

Another great video Charlie. I only run a DC controlled end to end layout, but I particularly found your cable management very useful. My layout was inherited from my brother and really needs re-wiring so your methods will be put to great use. The thing I like about your videos is that you never rush anything and all the aspects are explained fully together with some excellent links. Look forward to the next one.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Kevin I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful.

@acftus 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway It really is Charlie. I don't think I've found another channel that gives such plain and simple guidance about the various subjects involved in model railways. Always look forward to the next one. Keep well.

@kencarter2600 3 года назад

Hi Charlie another excellent presentation. Wish I had seen your video before going DCC some years ago. Really enjoy your modelling sessions. Thanks and keep up the good work. Ken Carter.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Ken, regards Charlie

@alan051254 3 года назад

Many thanks Charlie. Another good video. I have used so many of your good ideas for model railways. Once again, thank you from Canada.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful Alan.

@davidmuse7004 3 года назад

Charlie, really well done video on wiring and block detection. Thank you for sharing Muse

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting David

@OwenKane 3 года назад

Great Video as usual, you are quite diligent when it comes to wiring - a man after my own heart!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

A day without wiring Owen, is a day wasted!

@antoinebesnehard 3 года назад

Hi Charlie. Another good lesson about wiring and block detection, thank you very much indeed. And above all, thanks for the tip about the independant power supply for the switches, the reason seems obvious after seeing the video, but I'm sure lots of people don't even think about it. I take this as a must-do in planning my own layout. Have a nice weekend and stay safe. Best regards.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting Antoine, regards Charlie

@altube57 3 года назад

Another very informative and entertaining presentation! Your layout is looking great and moving along in leaps and bounds. Well done Charlie!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Alan.

@adrianbolton1 3 года назад

Charlie many thanks for your comments on points, I think I’m going to have to sit down and think how it’s going to operate, as I just thought it was more about finance than operation as I can’t teach all the points so I will need to automate the layout👍🏻

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Yes Adrian, the complications of model railways can be staggering. And of course our pockets always tend to suffer. Regards Charlie

@chrislockerby1411 3 года назад

Once again another Great Video Just started my road to Full Automation just been extending my Dcc Droppers to go to a Block Detector no fun crawling under my Layout to solder extended Droppers but Charlie your videos give me and many others inspiration. So keep up the good work

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a heartwarming comment Chris, good luck mate.

@simonderry697 3 года назад

I've said it before but I'll say it again, Charlie you make it sound and look so easy, always look forward to watching your skills

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

It’s just practice and patience Simon.

@paulredding5864 3 года назад

Same here but after an hour or so trying to emulate Charlie, I just get bogged down and stuck. Wiring the droppers and bus and point motors under the board is a PITA so going to give those 12 way connectors a go. DCC was supposed to be easy but not in my book

@peterhall4086 3 года назад

Thanks for another great video Charlie. Much appreciated as always. I am impressed with the crimped pins, crimper and the bus connectors. They will make things better organised on my own layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@alandavidson886 3 года назад

Thanks again Charlie. Another top video. I love the fold away board. Your wiring is amazing. Cheers Alan

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@stephenlane743 3 года назад

Great video again Charlie. I am glad that we agree on wire sizes. I have linked to it in my weekly newsletter which will be sent out on Saturday morning. Also must thank you for the mention of the Railwayscenics website again. Its appreciated. If there is anything I can do in return all you have to do is ask. Steve from Railwayscenics.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Stephen, I shall give you a ring sometime next week. Regards Charlie

@stephenlane743 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway Charlie did you try ringing me. I have been having phone problems, which should be cured now. The answer phone was not doing the one job it is meant to.

@davidrees3625 3 года назад

Excellent as always, dont ever stop doing these videos, I look forward to and enjoy every one!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Glad you like them David.

@josefbuckland 3 года назад

FANTASTIC always a pleasure I’m stuck building two model airports at the moment but once they are done that’s it unlike the model railway a truly HAPPILY FOREVER after always a great watch.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@regwarne13 3 года назад

Thanks Charlie, regards Phil.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@stephenallen3866 3 года назад

Charlie, I messaged you a few months back regarding DCC wiring. Thank you very much for your recent videos on this. Makes much more sense now 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found the channel useful Stephen.

@tail_lamp7538 3 года назад

You're moving on at a good pace Charlie - nice work. You've encouraged me to make the wiring neater and more organised on my next project.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Good for you Chris, it’s a skill worth pursuing. Regards Charlie

@TheSonofruss 3 года назад

Yes another Charlie episode dealing with something I am having problems with

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m pleased as I’m here to help, regards Charlie

@CrashNBang4x4 3 года назад

Nice neat idea with the folding panel 👌

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks buddy.

@josephcox4319 3 года назад

Just found this channel and subscribed, this by far is the best channel to learn anything about DCC as I'm about to begin to convert over sadly enough I will have a bunch of great older blue box locomotives (Athearn) on ebay as I've learned older engines do not fair as well due to metal chassis and older motors and by the time money is spent to change all this, it's easier to just upgrade the fleet, thank you for these great videos.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Welcome aboard Joseph, regards Charlie

@richardandrews6754 3 года назад

Excellent content Charlie as always made as simple as you can which is great for us beginners. Stay safe.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Richard, regards Charlie

@bryanthesnail5383 3 года назад

Great informative video Charlie, having spent a lifetime in the electrical and computer industries I still find watching your videos fascinating and interesting. Keep up the good work.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@chris-ryan 3 года назад

Try get some "PCB spacers", they are fairly cheap and you will save having to try get the lengths right on plastic piping .

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I shall check them out on eBay Chris thanks, regards Charlie

@tonyl7418 3 года назад

Charlie, really enjoy your channel.. across the big pond in Canada!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Tony, I’m so pleased that you do.

@edwardwaltonbespoke5817 3 года назад

Looking great Charlie! I'm progressing slowly with my layout with your wiring as inspiration 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

What a heartwarming comment Edward.

@HemelDownModelRailway 3 года назад

Hi Charlie, just want to say a big thankyou for keeping me entertained during lockdown I binge watched all your episodes! I’m yet to build my layout but you have given me so much to think about when I finally can, keep up the great work the layout is looking amazing!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Mark, I’m so pleased that you have enjoyed the channel.

@jonathanlin9772 3 года назад

You should run a heavier gauge wire to the power in side of the block detection circuit. The power in side wiring to the block detector needs to supply the total current for all the loads on the connected blocks.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Yes you’re dead right Jonathan the power feed cables are not sorted yet it was just a basic distribution network. Regards Charlie

@mickeybarrass3625 3 года назад

I do enjoy these videos, even though I'm not a Railway Modeller, all this wiring Malarkey, I'd understand more if you spoke in Mandarin but I keep with it, in hope for yourself and those who have more an inkling on these things. However its excellent seeing the progress and did laugh and say, jesus, when you plonked all them wires down. I'd love to see the bleeped version, when things dont go to plan or when Mrs Chadwick tells you to stop swearing. Thoroughly enjoyable Charlie, many thanks for sharing. Keep up the good fight young sir, your getting there.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@davidsheriff8989 3 года назад

You are a real live wire..great to see and well explained...

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@zodzod9378 3 года назад

Well done Charlie another class act well explained enjoyed it ! John from Chichester.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks John I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.

@peterjhillier7659 3 года назад

Yes, well it’s another excellent Video Charlie,, I am very impressed with all the Tools that you have, some must cost a lot of Money. As others have noticed I too wondered about the Wires coming across the front of the Fascia Board. Thank you.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’ve been shamed into fixing it on Monday Peter.

@peterjhillier7659 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway S--t happens........

@sbv-zs7wz 3 года назад

Maybe go for some spiral wrap for the looms to give more support and easy replacement of a duff cable post cable tying. Also a cheap rj-xx network cable tester could help testing those cables

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’ve got one on order sbv

@kite7214 3 года назад

Thanks again Charlie. I watched your very early DCC Wiring video some time ago when you first used the RS wirestripper and thought 'I must get one of those' and of course then did nothing. So TODAY, I finally ordered it from RS (365 in stock) - Yay !! (now they only have 364) :-) Love your videos. Keep it up. (And thanks for the Lenz shout-out). Haha. Keith

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Nothing wrong with Lenz gear Keith.

@nicholasbishop3300 3 года назад

Great video Charlie thanks for all the helpful info

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

You’re most welcome Nicholas, regards Charlie

@RichyArtist 3 года назад

Thank you for this great insight Charlie, I love how the wiring over the course of the video changed from a conundrum to a very clean and neat solution. Somehow you can make wiring in and of itself an interesting video to watch for half an hour, just marvellous. I want you wish you and the missus a great weekend ahead, and I hope the cough/sneeze will soon be gone.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Richy, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and my cough is starting to disappear. But it’s very kind of you to say so, regards Charlie

@martinryder6910 3 года назад

I wish I had your patience

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m sure you do if you really try Martin. Regards Charlie

@patmccarthy1624 3 года назад

Charlie, another master class in DCC wiring! I've been using your techniques to complete all my connections, and it surely makes a difference in ease of troubleshooting. I still believe the Brother PT-E300VP printer is one of the best investments I've made - I know exactly where each wire begins and terminates! It is also comforting to hear you confess everything doesn't always magically work perfectly when you press the power button; we still have to chase down the defects - and there always seem to be some. Great video, Charlie; thanks again for another great lesson!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@VNWas 3 года назад

Thanks Charlie, very helpful as always. Cheers Warren

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Warren

@worthingtonmodelrailway8628 3 года назад

“Only 1 wire at a time”! - I need to remember that next time I have a “rats nest”. You can be so inspiring- I wish I could get this sort of wiring result. Time to rip it all out and start over :) I want to add power zones so nows a good time to start again perhaps?

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Planning is everything. Don’t do something that you might regret mate.

@dave3301 3 года назад

Enjoyed this video, Thanks for sharing the hobby with the rest of us.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Dave.

@briansmith9946 3 года назад

Your advice; 'buy good quality tools', does pay off. Also, like you, I don't buy a new one when the one I've got still does the job. My Solon 24W soldering iron was bought on my 15th birthday and still works perfectly today, more than 50 odd years later. Once again I must admire your 'neat & tidy' wiring- try as I will, I just can't do it!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Brian, I’m so pleased that your trusty old one still performs well (perhaps unlike us).

@GodCed 3 года назад

Nicely done as always. I wired my shelf layout with your advice and had a really nice time, those ferrules and terminal blocks are a godsend. Only downside is I hear « black to the back » every time I work on the layout but that’s a pitfall I’m willing to live with. Take care!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Ah, you went for “red to the rear”!

@paulhayward9047 3 года назад

Another fine one .Iam about to wire up my layout but mine is just the good old D.C . Added to that my new class 25 from Hattons arrived this week and a very fine model it is too fromHeljen

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I did fancy one myself but it would put my old one to shame.

@wheezypalacemodels7726 3 года назад

Another great video Charlie. Thanks for sharing, regards, Chris

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@donaldshroyer8633 3 года назад

Nice vid. When I solder to track, I do it to the outside of the rails. If any ever come loose, I can resolder without having to lift up the track. The joints are pretty ugly, though.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

There is always a downside Donald.

@onnomulder9775 3 года назад

Great and interesting again Charlie! Thanks for sharing mate! Cheers Onno.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my latest update Onno.

@aleopardstail 3 года назад

if you have to pick an obsession, being obsessive about running noise reduction is a very good one, nice to see the focus on it and may end up nicking that copydex idea, need to find a thinner trackbed for "N", the XPS flooring from your helix stuff looks spot on to cover large areas

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@peterkazmierczak7273 3 года назад

Fascinating Charlie. I watched it right to the end, even though I've absolutely no interest in DCC.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@techtheman 3 года назад

Great video!!! Keep it up, every time you do one about wiring it inspires me to wire my own!!👍👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

No time like the present EM.

@josephkubala4795 3 года назад

Your videos are most instructive, particularly the ones covering complex systems. Are you going to add trackside signals to this part of your layout? I would like to see the planning and wiring of multiple trackside signals and what you use to control the signals - tortoise or other devices.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Yes I will Joseph, and I’ll be using a Digitrax signal controller called an SE8C. Regards Charlie

@66gindo 3 года назад

Very enjoyable video charlie, and some really nice explanation! I'm looking forward to seeing this area of your layout build up, good job and keep it up.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Ordy, regards Charlie.

@stevef1546 3 года назад

Thanks for your video again Charlie 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Steve.

@RobA500 3 года назад

Nice explanation, its interesting to see all these options even though I'm not going down quite as complex route. I do wish I'd chosen different colour wires for my track feed as I have gone old school with point control and I'm using Peco surface mount motors that also use red and black wires. I didn't want to change colour going to my levers so I now have lots of red and black wires of two slightly different gauges though the point ones do have green running with them. It's way too late to change now but next time. All that said I find wire quite enjoyable.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Good for you Rob, I also find wiring quite therapeutic, strangely! Regards Charlie

@stephenrees1269 3 года назад

Thank you Charlie. I am completely new to DCC and have constructed a baseboard and am now track planning. I intend to use some form of block detection using a Digikeijs DR4088CS via a DR5000 controller. However I wondered if having set up all of the block control it can be 'turned off' if I wanted to play around 'outside of the blocks'. Probably a very dumb question but as I said, this is all new to me.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Yes, it will run perfectly well manually Stephen.

@TheDaf95xf 3 года назад

Evening Charlie. Really interesting video on DCC wiring 👍🏻

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks Stevie, regards Charlie

@paulhayward9047 3 года назад

I would just be brave and go for it go on you know you deserve it .Treat yourself

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Yes we all deserve a treat now and again.

@lizziewyatt219 3 года назад

Hi Charlie, once again a excellent informative video, however could you do a talk on the components required to set up Block detection and how you have laid this out on your layout, as the Digitrax and other websites are baffling with all of the componentry available. It needs a communicator like yourself to put it across to the layman starter at this side of the hobby.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I will in time at Lizzie. However, could you check out the channel McKinley Railway. We have produced a block detection video on that channel. Regards Charlie

@gregoryhale2202 3 года назад

Hello Charlie, whilst I do not have any BLOCK DETECTION on my layout I nevertheless found your video interesting. If I ever build another layout I can take on board what you have done on your layout. Cheers Greg

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Hi Greg, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video and perhaps in time you might find it useful. Regards Charlie.

@LHoriginal 3 года назад

Great video mate! Sorry I haven't commented on some of your videos recently, I've been quite busy. It's good to be back!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Not a problem GS, it’s great to have you onboard.

@johnmassey7687 3 года назад

good video interesting

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks John, regards Charlie

@jonathanrichardson8031 3 года назад

Almost ready to start building - very very helpful information so thanks for all that. You asked for submission of track plans for comments and putting together for others to see but where should I submit the anyrail file?

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Please email it to me at chadwickmodelrailway@gmail.com

@jonathanrichardson8031 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway great - on it way .....

@Rob-bl5ik 3 года назад

Hi Charlie, another great video. found it interesting as I'm just starting to setup block detection up on my layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

That’s great Rob, which program are you intending to use?

@Rob-bl5ik 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway I have gone for the Train controller and use Digitrax kit

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Bronze, silver or gold?

@Rob-bl5ik 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway Silver v9. its been useful going over some of your other videos, it's helped with setup. Building the layout around my office that's the plan.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Sounds like a good plan Rob.

@James-ih4gz 3 года назад

just the video i need charle before i even start mine.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you found it useful James. Regards Charlie

@marklittlejohn1457 3 года назад

Thankyou still thinking witch system to use again thankyou

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Mark.

@GGS1956 2 года назад

Great videos Charlie , I have been wondering which manufacturer of double slip you are using on your code 100 track layout as Peco only make a code 75 type in electro frog, Also have you ever tried a Peco insulfrog diamond crossing on the DCC layout. Many thanks for your time in explaining things on your videos Geoff

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 года назад

Yes I’ve tried them all. The diamond crossing caused electrical problems with Lima wheels and I have used code 75 electrofrog double slips with converter fishplates.

@roywhitgrove8058 3 года назад

Charlie I’m fed up with strapping up cable looms with cable ties and then as things progress snipping them all off and adding moves wires. As you’ve arranged those boards I would in future if I did another layout consider using ‘slotted cable trunking and just bring in one main loom at a single point on the hinged board. When all the cables are in just clip the cover back on and what’s more you can leave a bit of slack in the trunking hidden away..

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

A fair point Roy.

@roywhitgrove8058 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway it was in no way criticism I just saw what you were doing, I’ve done the same, I’ve been adding block detection recently and the looming is getting out of hand but fortunately I think I’m just about done. I’m just enjoying seeing your project develop.

@wamgoc 3 года назад

Nice neat job Charlie!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks buddy.

@gordonallan2798 Год назад

Hi Charlie, I'm another fan of your excellent videos and they are invaluable as I plan my first layout. I noticed your very clear cable labels but I am unable to find where I can buy them. Can you help please?

@ChadwickModelRailway Год назад

Hi Gordon, the printer and the labels are in the show more tab. Regards, Charlie

@chriscox4023 3 года назад

Nice one Charlie, but I would have been a bit tidier with the wiring by drilling suitable holes above each unit and feeding them from behind eliminating them dropping in front of the framework.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I know! I’m onto it Chris!

@portobellojunction 3 года назад

Great video Charlie, can you possibly show how too wire 2 points to strike as one. As you had your points do this on this video, it would be could as I have tried RU-vid and there is nothing. :) Tom

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

It’s quite straightforward Tom, you just wire both sets of points to the same terminals. And if they’re striking the wrong way around just reverse the wires on one of the points. With the equipment I use it is straightforward. Regards Charlie

@portobellojunction 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway thanks Charlie now I know what I am doing .

@Staggie97 3 года назад

Another great video Charlie. Having just come into model railways, would you do an episode on something like an overview of your entire layout? You spoke last week of layouts and track plans. It would help me (and possibly others) an insight on particular areas, features such as tmd’s/mpd’s ect. All the best TR

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

A fair point Robin.

@mikeandrew443 2 года назад

Charlie, thank you for the video. I wondered what you use to label your cables?

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 года назад

The link to the printer is in the show more tab. Regards Charlie

@mikeandrew443 2 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks Charlie, the links didn't show on my phone but do on my laptop.

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 3 года назад

Good video keep posting videos updates up on layout

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it buddy.

@JPoulAndersson 3 года назад

Great vid Charlie!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

Thanks JP.

@terrycharleslewis7565 3 года назад

Great insight into DCC Charlie, I'd imagine it hasn't bee a cheap affair but you do get what you pay for. Take care now Regards Terry 😃

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

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

@harryelsden135 2 года назад

A question in regards to a Digitrax product, is the DS78V simply a double-sized DS64? Thank you and keep up the excellent videos. Harry

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 года назад

Sorry Harry but I’m unaware of the specs of this one. Regards Charlie

@andrewbrown4985 Год назад

Hi Charlie, just want to say thank you for all your video's they give me lots of information to be able to make things work on my model railway. i do have one question, is the speed decrease to a crawl when the loco enters the first block something you set in your train controller or is it something that is built into the BDL168?

@ChadwickModelRailway Год назад

Hi Andrew, yes it is something you set in train controller. Regards, Charlie

@Yodasector 3 года назад

Hey Charlie, terrific video as always. I did want to ask, though, why you use the DS64 to control all of your Tortoise machines instead of the SE8C..? Or perhaps some combination of the two..? Watching here from Canada, I rather enjoy the different varieties of motive power and rolling stock over the pond..! Paul

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

It just seems easier to use the SE8C purely for signals.

@Accessibility-Track-Chris-Law 3 года назад

Another good one. Especially liked the 'Black Art' comment at the beginning. (It doesn't have to be... but YES it is... and you confirmed it with the loconet wiring problem!) One question on the BDL168 mounting: Why not use circuit board standoffs? They're designed for this and sized appropriately for the mounting holes. The size of those screw heads made me wince a bit. I've also found some vertical mounts for circuit boards since I have some with countdown timers on the boards that I want to see from a distance, but should also help with space saving.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

To be honest, I’ve never heard of standoffs. I agree with your thoughts on the screws though Chris.

@Accessibility-Track-Chris-Law 3 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway Cheap, cheerful, easy to find and very handy. What's not to like? Get yourself an assortment pack to start. (And reciprocal... I didn't know about Ferrules, and now I do thanks to you!)

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 года назад

A fair point Chris.

@KingJack1999 2 года назад

Hey Charlie, why is there an isolated section of track used to brake trains? Why can’t the ‘slow down’ track right before the ‘brake’ track be used to slow and stop a train? Can something be programmed to slow down and stop a train in one block using time or another variable? I would guess that if a train slows down and stops in the same block, it would be more gradual and the wiring more simple. Thanks, Jack.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 года назад

It is possible Jack but it is not always a reliable alternative. Regards Charlie

@KingJack1999 2 года назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks for the reply.