Rivet Counters at Chadwick Model Railway | 68. 

What a smashing comment Dean, we’ll said.

@@ChadwickModelRailway I'm watching al lot of videos for the second time, i want to find out how you came to your current layout (track plan) and the words rivet couters got my attention. I know them also, curves must be at least 2 meter radius and so on. Maybe it's be a good moment for me to start me own chanel. I was building a layout based on a prototypical modular layout , a branchline station with just 2 tracks and platforms from about 2.2 meter, the station module was 3,6m long. I was going to add on each side an entry block of 2,7m. I had an other terminal station (5.4m 1 platform for pasengers) half buid and waiting to be completed for 11 years. My wife asked me with my degrading back, arthrosis how I would manage it to get it every summer in our garage in the garden (i'm going to my 60's and my father (94y) in law his back is in better then mine). So I'm going to tear it all down and see what I still can use of it. The most painful part is I have to dismantel a large part of my 4m long steamloco depot I keep the roundhous with 18 doors and the turntable. Now i'm going to build a fixed layout on the small attic based on a layout published in MIBA, a German magazine. Far from prototypical but the most important part of our hobby is to have fun, the way we like it, and not a project to someone else vision/expectation. I love you chanel because it's so recognisable. You show also your mistakes, your toughts, when you make mistakes an tells afterwards what you solution is, that is very strong! From mistakes we make we learn the most I'm very grateful I'll can watch your chanel and learn from it. I'm working with Märklin (I got my train when I was 3 years old, and both my own steamloco when I was 7, did I know a real train had no pickups on the sleepers ;-) ) My feedbacks and the control of switched and signals will be controled over loconet (locohdl.synology.me/ Hans, thé owner of this site/shop is a friend and he build a highly flexible system thé he now shares with thé world) and my old Uhlenbrock Intellibox. Not perfect but I'm happy and sometimes I try stuff as upgrading a BR50 as a challenge just as I saw on sebs1/87 and other fine youtube channel. I just want to say leave the rivets where they are. I'ts a pitty for.thrm that they can't see the beauty in your story, it is such a source of inspiration. Kind greetings, Frank

Good advice too.

I must remember that one lol

I'll have a go at reusing it ;-)

That’s exactly what I use to tell people if they lecture me on what’s wrong about my Beetle. Don‘t like the wheels or the colour? Parts x, y, z are not period correct? Headlamps are aftermarket, not genuine VW? Just write a cheque, and I will gladly change it just for You. Sometimes, I even offer a little brass badge with the donor‘s name on it on the lid of the glovebox. No donations offered till this day, though 😁.

Fantastic idea

What a great idea Warren

If a person guesses the amount of rivets correctly does that mean they are the chief rivet counter?

Back in the 70s there were two societies devoted to modelling to exacting standards that were so much at odds over those standards that one of them had a sign on their exhibition stand declaring they would not sell their products to members of the other one. How stupid is that.

Stevie Hind hahaha yes

Wow Tanner, it’s comments such as yours that make it worthwhile.

Tony Wright does come across as elitist and pompous!

Here here!!

Gowerton Parkway it's not just me then. I avoid anything that involves that guy.

Tony Wright's RM article is far from the worst. At least he's learned and his argument is correct (even if not wanted).

What a great comment. I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

Similar here. After several years I finally managed to lay track for my OO British outline, based loosely on Burton on Trent where my parents came from, steam and green diesels era mainly. Then I had spent some time living in Munich and loved going down to the massive terminus station and seeing all the diesels and electrics from all parts of Europe. Fatal. I extended the layout to add another massive oval and so it now runs OO and HO, and just for good measure some 009 (HO on N gauge track) as we went down to Austria one weekend and I saw all their narrow gauge locos and carriages. As we used to say in Australia, Run What Ya Brung - ie anything goes 🙂 Oh and the British side is mostly analogue and the Continenatal DCC !

Thanks Clint, it’s great to have you onboard.

Fine words Clint , by the way when is the next post delivery !!!@@ChadwickModelRailway

Medway Peninsula Model Railway this week actually!

I’m getting excited already 😀😀😀🚇🚝

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I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant! Stay tuned it’s back to modelling next time.

Reminds me of a person who once told me that a particular class of loco NEVER hauled a class of wagon because they were all withdrawn before the locos came into service. I told him that they did in fact haul those wagons. He replied with "Never happened". So I proceeded to show him several photos I'd taken where multiple members of the class had hauled those wagons through the 1980s and early 90s. Needless to say, he would not admit he was wrong, even with the proof. For those in Australia, it was V/Line G class hauling GY wagons. ;-)

@@emdB67 I was tasked for a weekend with overseeing 'rail replacement buses' whilst some pretty deep engineering was going on, two 'beds' were being re-dug with some big excavators. These were brought to site by two trains, both hauled by the latest type of diesel. The trains themselves were a collection that should have been in museums, all WW2 'welltanks' with their original makers plates on. Never did find out how the buses got on.

That sounds like real fun!

Hugh, that is brilliant. Regards Charlie

So true mate.

Thanks Robert, it’s great to have you onboard.

Alan, that's a very neat way to sum it all up! "."We can't achieve complete realism, so it's up to us to decide where we draw the line". What a great expression to bear in mind for this hobby. Thank you for posting this gem.

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my little rant.

I fully agree; although I have to admit: I had to look up 'pecuniary' before I could tell if I agreed or not. :) LOL!!!!

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant

Thanks AJP, we are like minded folk.

Hi Elliot, I'm so pleased that you found the videos useful. Regards Charlie

Thanks J9373, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

Good for you Ross.

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

I always work on the principle that if I wouldnt say it to their face then I wont type it in a comment.

Understand the sentiment, but being an American, free speech is of paramount importance as it drives free thought which in turn drives innovation. No country without free speech innovates. Let them speak. You might not like it, but that's the peril of becoming a public figure and anyone posting videos of themselves on a public forum is a public figure.

as they say in the muppets, at the end of this video : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B7UmUX68KtE.html "You know, they say if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" ;-)

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant

I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful Stephen. Regards Charlie

Thanks Jack, for such a heartwarming comment. Good luck with your project, I do hope that it gives you much satisfaction in our wonderful hobby. Regards, Charlie

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Mark

It’s comments such as yours that make it worthwhile Tom.

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

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. “a flying Scotsman”, what a great turn of phrase. Now, back to some modelling.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant David

David, you've got it in one - power to you!

David, that is just fantastic to read. And I must admit, your story sounds familiar to me 😉. It's a versatile hobby, so many things to learn, so much to enjoy. Good luck with your layout!!

Looks like you’re doing exactly what railway modelling is for, ie. enjoying it. Happy modelling!

A heart warming comment Brian. I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

Good post Brian. As a matter of fact just yesterday I had a group of young children looking at my "fault ridden, historically inaccurate, detail poor, unfinished layout with very mixed stock." They all LOVED it. Especially when I let each of them have a little go at moving a train once around the circuit bringing it to a nice smooth stop at the station.

@@AlecLudlow1 Dear Alec, your letter (Ha! how quaint that reads) has reminded me of a Christmas present \\i received nearly 55 years ago. It was a gift form the couple next door. The present was a simple electric car - powered by a U2 battery mounted in a box, On top of the box was a slider switch - this permitted reversing. For its time it seemed innovative. On the label, Uncle Duff had written: "Let the lad have a go!" I cannot tell you how much gained from seeing that written down' l can easily imagine you. having the same encouragement based approach. Well, done and all the best. Brian Chapman

Hope your still able to model and enjoy what sounds like a lovely fun layout

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my little rant Roger. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant! Next time it will be back to railway modelling, something we all love.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant! Stay tuned it’s back to modelling next time.

Thanks Nige.

You make an excellent point Steven. If only there were more like-minded people. Regards, Charlie

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant! Next time it will be back to railway modelling, something we all love.

Thanks Chris, it’s great to have you onboard.

Nothing wrong with having an opinion - if it is relevant and you can back up your thoughts with concrete evidence. Most of these smart guys have never actually built anything in their lives!

Cleo, I agree completely.

Thanks Craig, you’ll make me blush.

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

Thanks Paul, it’s great to have you onboard.

That’s so reassuring Pete. It’s great to have you onboard.

pgcroc ...... seconded sir ..... fun fun and as you say run and build what you want ........ regards Fred.......

I was going to model late 1930s LNER until the wife told me that she wanted to be involved... we like different trains. So, heritage line it is then.

Hope you are going to share your journey in the garage Pete...... I for one will subscribe....:)

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to modelling.

An excellent comment mate. I couldn’t agree more. Regards Charlie

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant! Stay tuned it’s back to modelling next time.

Thanks 4E I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

4 englishlies- We say "keyboard warriors" like they are a distinct and solitary group. Social media makes it easy to be a jerk- no real-life consequences, but these people have always been there, in any activity If one listens close at any club, they are there. They may not reach hundreds or thousands, but they say, mutter, smirk, sneer. True freedom is a two-way street, and these people also feel free to vocalize, even if mean.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant! Stay tuned it’s back to modelling next time.

I’m so pleased that you agree Leslie. Regards Charlie.

Thanks Giles.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant! Stay tuned it’s back to modelling next time.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

And that’s what this hobby is all about.😜

I'm so peased that you enjoyed my little rant!

Great point Peter. I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant Pete.

Thanks Dave.

Thanks AS, it great to have you alongside.

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

Thanks DC, much appreciated

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant David

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

It’s great to have you on board mate. Regards Charlie

I know, he’s usually there in the first 10 minutes.😇

the same people go on just to click the thumbs down I bet they don't even watch the video, why do it I ask myself no one is forcing anyone to watch the video. I wonder if the same person watches a program on the TV hates it but wont change channels and then moans to anyone who will listen to him or her

10 now.

He can't be a rivet counter because he would need to be able to count past 10 :)

It’s comments such as yours JK, that make it worthwhile.

Thanks Mark, I’m so pleased to have you onboard. Regards Charlie

Some great points Malcolm and it’s great to have you onboard.

@@Haymarket47 Alan, that's a fair comment, and whilst not having an account doesn't stop you watching peoples content, it does prevent you subscribing to those channels so I see your point

Absolutely!

Great video once again, Charlie. Keep them coming! My own layout is based on a layout I saw in a magazine a few years ago. It's a fictitious branch, set somewhere in Dorset, so mine is even more divorced from reality. What matters with any home-built layout is that the builder likes it - visitors don't have to! Some years ago, I joined a model railway club. After one exhibition, I had the cheek to suggest that we should do what many firms and organisations do and go through what we had done well, and what we could have done better (Even the RED ARROWS do this after every flight). I was told in no uncertain terms that I was just having a moan and, instead of moaning, I should get stuck in and do something to help. I left there and then. And these outfits claim they are there to encourage newcomers into the hobby . . .

Agreed, in all fairness i'm sure that eventually drivers on the real locos stopped adjusting head code blinds altogether as it was time consuming.

Thanks Tase.

I’m so very pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Still, back to the modelling next time.

I am so pleased that you enjoyed my little rant Gary. Stay safe, regards Charlie.

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

Thanks Richard, you’re too kind.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant! Stay tuned it’s back to modelling next time.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant Chris.

Thanks Darren, we must rise above them.

So true Richard.

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

An excellent point Richard, and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards Charlie

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my little rant.

Thanks L, it’s great to have you onboard.

Indeed! How many others have contributed to making his layout as impressive as it is? Hypocritical!

Thanks DT, your support is much appreciated. Regards Charlie

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my little rant Peter.

Susannah, Just keep in mind, for every negative comment, there is always 99% positive comments. That's the way I look at it. Geoff

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant Susannah.

Well done, you!

Great, do what pleases you.😜

Snap, we are both 61 and started in our early years. Stay safe Stewart.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant! Stay tuned it’s back to modelling next time.

Thanks Norman, you’re a star.

Precisely J, run what you want.

Its your Layout run what ever you want :)

You do that! I feel the same, my rolling stock is what I am interested in, and they do not match in era, livery, region or operator. An NSE 159 at an island platform alongside a SWT 170 Or Foster Yeoman 59 with aggregate wagons behind it. Your hobby, you do whatever makes you enjoy it the most. Leave realism to those who enjoy that, and know that anyone worthwhile having an opinion to voice won't judge.

@@underwaterdick If people like the challenge of doing everything prototipical they have every right to do so. Dont diss on others that a more casual approach

I had an N gauge layout where the autocoach was push/pulled by a Minitrix dock tank. It didn't look that unrealistic.

I’m so very pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Still, back to the modelling next time.

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my anti-troll rant JJ.

Thanks Nortrap, it’s great to have you onboard.

Thanks Steve. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it too.

@@ChadwickModelRailway I look forward to your video's as well as the likes of Kathy, Everard Junction, Dean Park. I my not be doing railway right now but some of the tips I can pick up work just as well on a bus and coach diorama

I couldn’t agree more David it’s your layout, and you run it To achieve the most pleasure. Regards Charlie

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to modelling.

We all suffer from these dreadful individuals.

Well, this comment is great! Such a true statement. We could always shoot these keyboard warriors down, asking them how they fuel their loco? As there are always bigger scales where you can drive and ride the models!

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my little rant Dick.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant

I’m pleased that you enjoyed my rant. Now, back to some modelling.

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my little rant.

Too true Richard.

Only nag about's what's wrong in their opinion.. my reply is mostly in therms of' I build what i like, and if you don't... show me what you have build with the same budget, time and 'other resources'...

Good luck with your project AD. Regards Charlie

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my rant! Next time it will be back to railway modelling, something we all love.