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Today we are the laying track which leads to the Freight Yard.
However, there are always complications and this is no exception.
See how the Bowstring Bridge is installed at Chadwick Model Railway 215.
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@rtalbot87 5 месяцев назад

What is the gradient ?

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 месяцев назад

Hi R Talbot, thanks for asking so nicely! The gradient is 3% or 1.7°. Regards, Charlie.

@rtalbot87 5 месяцев назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway Sorry Charlie. I was in a hurry. Thanks for the feedback. I'll be more verbose and polite next time !

@jeffharbin8424 7 месяцев назад

Charley the new line looks great ! Love the way this is coming together. I think because it is a “country scene” - rock wall would be best. Brick is more inner city style wall ! Keep up the good work - can’t wait to see what you choose ! Thanks again for a wonderful video- especially when the carts got away and rolled down the hill !

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Geoff, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I must confess I am spending a little more time looking into the rock option. Regards Charlie

@nickvasilakis 7 месяцев назад

How lovely to hear all those birds in your garden!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Nick, you’re the 1st to ever notice. Regards Charlie

@nickvasilakis 7 месяцев назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway I'm not a modeller, Charlie, but I was briefly in my (faraway) adolescence. I'm still fascinated by model trains and you are the leading site as far as I can judge! As far as I'm aware, you don't often go into your garage for the show, and so one doesn't get a feel for where you might live. I had a completely different picture imagined. So many sparrows!

@deangrant6482 7 месяцев назад

Charlie, I am not a model railroader! But I have watched most of your videos because I enjoy them so much. I’m glad you chose this bridge over the other one. And I would go with the gray stone versus the brick retaining wall. Thank you from New Hampshire USA!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Dean, that’s very kind of you to share your thoughts. Regards, Charlie

@paulwilliams887 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Charlie , I love these track laying episodes and I would go with the gray stone

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, Paul , and yes, the Grey stone it is. Charlie

@vivianhughes9347 7 месяцев назад

The problem I found when painting flexi track before laying it was when you bend it exposes the bare metal that was behind the plastic chairs as shown at 19:26 . Best to mask the surrounding area then paint after the track is laid.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I take your point Vivian, but at least most of it is done. Regards, Charlie

@kevingreen6924 7 месяцев назад

I love trips round the railway. I enjoy all of your projects. however, I love best the scenics. Thanks Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Kevin, hopefully you’ll soon be sick of the scenic videos. Regards Charlie

@markvickery4032 7 месяцев назад

Coming along very well, Charlie your layout is absolutely amazing your knowledge is much appreciated by so many railway modelers best regards Mark

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

That’s very kind of you to say so, Mark. Regards, Charlie

@davidlidbury1244 7 месяцев назад

Another excellent video, thanks Charlie. your modelling skill are great and have helped me so much in building my layout. Your layout, to-date, is brilliant and the goods yard build is getting every so nearer YAY! Your wall building advice has helped me to construct a support around a raised canal lock with a bit of river each end ( Scale Scenes). Thanks again and keep the smashing videos coming!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks David, it’s comments, such as yours and make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie

@David-tt2mt 7 месяцев назад

Wonder how many people watch your output who are not Railway modellers. I am one of those, but fascinated by your journey creating your magnificent layout. I was a bit concerned when the triplets rolled rolled back down, but thought, the derailers will stop them going back on to the main line... oooops! 😂

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks David, and you’re certainly not alone on viewers that have no model railway of their own. I take it as a massive privilege to entertain people. Regards, Charlie

@stevteig 7 месяцев назад

I also wondered what happened to the catch points....

@andydavidson9440 7 месяцев назад

Your tips are so helpful Charlie! Love the simple mirror idea, which I have seen in other applications like car bodywork and detailing, but it really does work and saves time and gives the best results. Looking forward to the Class 25 making it all the way!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Andy, so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Perhaps the light really is at the end of the tunnel. Regards, Charlie

@rodneymellett3873 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Charlie for another great episode, always a pleasure to watch

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Rodney, so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie

@andrewclimo5709 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Charlie, another, nice, relaxing chat around your layout. .... I also use my trusty Bachmann Class 24 sound for track testing.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Andrew, it’s a cool old loco. Regards, Charlie

@markheasman7631 7 месяцев назад

Hj Charlie I enjoyed the video very much You inspired to get on with my layout

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Mark, I’m so pleased that I’ve given you a little push in the right direction. Regards Charlie

@glennirwin4710 7 месяцев назад

You always have good ideas.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Rest assured Glenn, not always. Regards, Charlie

@StBlazeyModelWorld 7 месяцев назад

Yet again Charlie, an interesting and helpful video. I have, in the past, I have reinforced the under sides of bridges with thin mild steel sheeting, if I had doubt about their integrity. It is also worth mentioning that Tracksetta do offer a straight track template. That said, the mirror "trick" works very well and I have used that in the past. Personally though, I quite like the odd kink in straight track and there are many examples of it in the real world. Greatly looking forward to see it all develop :)

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Roger, and congratulations once more in reaching 1000 subs. Regards Charlie.

@redbank542 7 месяцев назад

Well done Charlie. Nice explanation

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks RB, much appreciated. Regards Charlie

@johnphillipson1107 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for another great entertaining video - and no Hattons or Bachmann stuff. Well done.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks John, there’s enough depression as it is! Regards, Charlie

@dougnewton1356 7 месяцев назад

Charlie, the Bridge abutments are sizable chunks of masonry so the pier material is a great idea. The bearing for the bridge could be cut back as the arch of the Steel allows the bearing at just the ends so the bits you cut off could have remained but they needed to be shortened any way. Check out some photos of similar bridges. A great video as usual.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Doug, I should do some more research. Regards Charlie

@StanoverModelRailway2020 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie. Some more great progress and wotk on Chadwick. The bridge looks good in place, especially with the work that you have done on it. I think that some sort of stone embankments and retaining walls in the area of the bridge itself would look good. Looking forward to the next video. Best wishes. Mark.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Mark, that’s most kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

@clivengauge 7 месяцев назад

Great video very informative the bridge looked good thanks for sharing 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for tuning in Clive. Regards, Charlie

@Mog435 7 месяцев назад

It’s coming on a treat . And I must say I like the choice of bridge you decided on !

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Mog, it did turn out okay in the end. Regards, Charlie

@Mog435 7 месяцев назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thank you for your reply , regards Kev

@mallard44499988 7 месяцев назад

hi Charlie stone covering for your bridge supports Neil

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I think you’re bang on the money, Neil. Regards, Charlie

@johnwramsay1 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video Charlie. Really enjoyable to watch.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

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

@alanhall-c5f 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie, do remember the model rail show is on this coming weekend at the SECC, Friday the 23,24 and 25th, see you there on the Saturday, do enjoy.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I’m sorry, but I just can’t make it up there, as much as I would like to. Regards, Charlie

@terrencemarx4054 7 месяцев назад

I'd go with the brick wall. It gives a bit of scenic continuity and creates the history that the Chadwick Directors got a really good bargain price from the quarry that supplied the original bricks for that first wall.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

That’s an excellent point Terrence. Regards, Charlie

@davidgreenwood5160 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie. Excellent as ever. Looking forward to seeing the freight yard completed. For me it would be stone not brick but that might be because I live in Devon where stone is prevalent.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I think you’re right with the stone David, however, might even be rock. Regards, Charlie

@mytinplaterailway 7 месяцев назад

I imagine you know this channel - Renaud Yver - but if not the film he put up 2 months ago is interesting in it's use of a helix. He has various parts of his layout at different heights. And if you watch the whole thing, he's very much into digital control systems too. In French unfortunately.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Many thanks, I shall certainly check it out. Regards, Charlie

@acftus 7 месяцев назад

Informative as usual complete with derailment feature!! Good to see that you're nearing the end of the track laying, but as always still plenty to do. The bridge is a perfect fit plus I do prefer the stone finish. Hope you are keeping well Charlie. Best wishes Kevin

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

@markfleming1605 7 месяцев назад

Another fantastic video, Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

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

@vincenthuying98 7 месяцев назад

Dear Charlie, love the episode, cool to see the ‘old’ iron road slowly turn into the branch line you’ve planned. Like the arched bridge, cool to see how you’ve tweaked it to the bridge location. Got one remark though, over time I’ve collected a lot of photos on different types of bridges, amongst which the arched types. Don’t really see any arched bridges with such a big ‘footing’ at the bridge abutments. There are some that have somewhat protruding abutments which they sit on, but in my humble opinion never toward a full section of their lower support structure. In this case it may be useful to either have some kind redressing of the old abutments, to justify their with, or some kind of scenic vignette which tells a story this span has been adjusted. Might also be nice to put some true bridge footings under the structure, as it’s a bit of an eye catcher on your layout. Nevertheless it’s looking rather nice already. Love to see this scene develop further. Cheerio

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Vincent, for some interesting guidance. Regards, Charlie

@fredpryde8555 7 месяцев назад

you have given me some great ideas

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I’m so pleased Fred. Regards Charlie

@leestoddart7014 7 месяцев назад

Those "pillars" that the bridge ends sit on are called "abutments". Great fun as always Charlie. Good to see progress on track laying - we might even say the end is in sight. (I wonder if anyone else is wondering why the catch point didn't do its job)

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Lee, I’m so pleased that my progress is appreciated. Good point regarding the catch point. I’m probably in for a roasting! Regards Charlie.

@StBlazeyModelWorld 7 месяцев назад

That did occur to ,me as well Lee but in Chadwick world different laws apply I guess :) A small detail in an overall great layout

@joineralbert2493 7 месяцев назад

Or why the guard didn't apply the brakes .....

@MikeMurawa 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie yet another welcome video. Reference your question on the new brickwork , I would prefer sticky to the one you preciously used. The bridge is great. Awaiting the next video. Mike of Bristol

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

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

@wideyxyz2271 7 месяцев назад

Both the brick and stone look good. I would coin toss for the answer!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

The stone seems to be gathering the most votes. Regards, Charlie

@dermotgannon4895 7 месяцев назад

Authentic guy

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Dermot, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie

@tonyslight826 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie. Coming along nicely and looking good. Regarding stone work I would go for the bigger stone as the abutments are large stone as well . Great video again thank you.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, Tony, an excellent point. Regards, Charlie

@barrywest8944 7 месяцев назад

Yay well done Charlie you’ve achieved at lot there, I hope you wore eye protection when using the dremel, because you spoke about the knife not cutting off your fingers

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Indeed, I did Barry, regards, Charlie

@dhdove 7 месяцев назад

Another great video Charlie, the final piece of track laying will be a red letter day, better get the champagne on ice. Re Stanley knives, I totally agree, nasty things. I use a Tamiya plastic scriber, a handle with a sort of retractable sharp hook. Much safer and makes light work of cutting plasticard. Best, TonyS

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

The shocking thing is Tony, I have one! Regards, Charlie

@mrbluesky2050 7 месяцев назад

Don't forget the guard rails through the bridge section, derailment protection....will also add some stiffness.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Great point Mr B. Regards Charlie

@mels1811 7 месяцев назад

Brilliant video Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Mels, I’m so pleased that you found it enjoyable. Regards Charlie

@kingsbrookmodelrailway 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie, cracking video as always, and lovely to see a lot more progress. I was wondering if I could pop in a request for the next Chadwick swift video, as it’s an issue my dad and I have faced for a long time. The problem we face is that when it comes to adding kadee couplings to old Lima and hornby d-link type stock, we hit a barrier between the different ways the old couplings can be removed. Some of them are just screwed into the bogie, but some are actually part of the bogie, therefore making it practically possible to remove them without snipping away. And, even after sometimes clearing that problem, we then hit another barrier in terms of heights or lengths of the kadees’. One idea is to fit NEM sockets to the bottom of locos and the use kadee #17, 18 & 19 to enable a loco to uncouple from its stock, magnetically. If you could take a look at this issue Charlie in an upcoming video, then that would be fantastic. Many thanks again, and keep up the great work with the Chanel. 👍🏼

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I’m sorry, Kingsbrook, but I don’t own any lima rolling stock. I think you’re right, cut away all the old couplings and glue in and NEM pocket at the correct height for KD. Regards, Charlie

@kingsbrookmodelrailway 7 месяцев назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks a lot for the reply Charlie, I think I will do that. Keep up the great work.

@chrissouthgate4554 7 месяцев назад

Stone or even better Rock (If you can get it). That would be the nation's supply of bricks for the year!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the interesting suggestion, Chris. Regards, Charlie.

@GrahamBridger 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie 3 quick points: 1 Trach rubbers good or bad??? 2 Hurray for Copydex - I thought it had gone bust but a great product for track laying, used in moderation. 3 LIMA -what a great company it was - still so much of their stuff around and (usually) very reliable even if it is not up to todays demanding finish and detail. I have quite a number of coaches with new wheel sets for code 75 and they work very well. The bridge was very good - I saw one on ebay a few days ago (for less than you paid) and was tempted. Overall, another nice video, full of useful advice. I too am laying tack and will be very happy at the end of it ....but I like laying track!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Hi Graham, Track, rubbers, bad, but unnecessary evil. Copydex, a brilliant innovation which smells a fish. Lima rolling stock, sadly outdated, but great for encouraging youngsters into the hobby. Regards, Charlie

@commodoregs2984 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie, as ever a great and interesting Video! The bridge looks good! All the best to you! Best wishes from Germany Günter

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

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

@WheelchairGuyHobbyChannel 7 месяцев назад

I love the “engineer’s view”!!!!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks HW, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it

@donsharpe5786 7 месяцев назад

Forget what I said before, the bridge looks absolutely brilliant. I can envisage what it is going to look like. Is the catch point at the bottom functioning, because I was expecting the wagons to derail.? Another interesting video, thanks Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting Don. Yes I will do some work on that Catchpoint! Regards, Charlie

@geoffwest1087 7 месяцев назад

When using a Stanley knife, I found it a good idea to wear a butchers glove - metal and like chain mail. Likewise when using a Dremel with a cutting disk. I write from experience!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Geoff, that’s something worth looking into. Regards, Charlie

@davidberlanny3308 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie, Great to see the freight branch develop. Very funny sequence with the run away train at the start. I remember when you built that corner and you were thinking of putting a bridge there. Is that still going ahead? Recently I saw a video showing the viaduct at Calstock near Plymouth. This was made of precast concrete blocks, cast on site. Looks like stone and has weathered very nicely. Just another thought. Have a great weekend!!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

So pleased that you enjoy it David. Yes there is a small bridge going across connecting up two farm areas. Regards, Charlie

@stevealbums7897 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie, having been bitten more than once with a Stanley knife I now wear level 9 cut Gloves or equivalent when cutting Steve

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Steve, I shall have to look into buying some. Regards, Charlie

@cuebj 7 месяцев назад

Higher quality Stanley knife is well worth getting. they store quite a few spare blades in the handle so you don't forget where your fresh blades are. They allow quick blade changing so you do, actually, change blades to keep them sharp and safe (blunt blades being unsafe). They let you retract the blade into the handle so you do, actually, retract the blade to keep it safe from accidentally waving your hand near where you last left the knife

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Sound advice. Very much appreciated, regards, Charlie

@barryturner2916 7 месяцев назад

Nice auto uncoupling at the beginning (lol) I also spotted a Hattons mug. Always a pleasure to watch your interesting videos and thank you for the effort and time you put into making them. I think I would you stone paper on the inclines (to allow slight bevel angle) and brick paper once it levels out with pillars as seen on your other part of your layout. Just a thought what happens when all of the track is laid, is it the end of the line (sorry about that 🤣🤣) Many thanks for sharing regards Barry..

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

That is shocking humour, Barry. Regards, Charlie

@tonylawlor3503 7 месяцев назад

Nice job Charlie going to new heights stick with it 😅

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Tony, we’re definitely getting there. Regards, Charlie

@rossdark713 7 месяцев назад

A straight Tracksetta template would also work instead of the mirror.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Actually Ross, I do use both. Regards Charlie

@jackhstproductions649 7 месяцев назад

2:56 I was half hoping the catch point derailed the wagons 😂

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

But what a mess it would have made Jack. Regards, Charlie

@uklongbow 7 месяцев назад

Hey Charlie,Instead of using an analog mirror, you have a really really good camera on your phone that can also zoom in with, I know you probably dont use the selfie function that often, but give it a try. I know, i was shown this by some smart ass kid a few years ago when tryng to look at connections in the back of a tv unit, damn digital natives...lol keep up the good work. Roger

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

An excellent suggestion, Roger, I shall certainly try it. Regards, Charlie

@_RandomPea 7 месяцев назад

Charlie, hi, did wonder if you ever need to check your track front to back levels? This caused all manor of issues for my shelf layout, and so ive found some mini block levels that really help, picked them up from amazon for couple of quid and really useful but making my build very time consuming! 😢

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

An interesting suggestion mate. Regards, Charlie

@propulsar 7 месяцев назад

Stone!!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Indeed. Regards, Charlie.

@miketreehouse 7 месяцев назад

Great stuff as ever Charlie, I always enjoy the "build" videos. The way you've installed the bridge has me wondering if it'll compress the polystyrene in time, as you've got the weight of the bridge and loco supported on a relatively small area. It may be worth considering a piece of ply at each end to take the weight?

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

A fair point, Mike, however, don’t forget that there is the plastic sheeting underneath. Regards, Charlie

@davefrances8957 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Charlie for another interesting video. I think the bridge you chose works very well in your layout, and I personally would go with the stone card for the walls.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Dave, your choice is very welcomed. Take care mate, regards, Charlie

@johnmarshall2660 5 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie, I was looking at your Amazon shop for the cork matting but its out of stock but looks i bit expensive but I notice you are using some black material know but its not in your list ... so is it better and hopefully cheaper as I need to order quita a bit ...

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 месяцев назад

Hi John, That is a black underlay for wooden flooring which I bought from Wickes. I've use it in the fiddle yard but it damages very easily. Regards Charlie

@simonbradshaw3708 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie, thanks for another really enjoyable video, it's nice to see the layout progress. Did I see you use a track rubber again putting scratches on those new rails?

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Hi Simon, sadly you did. After I sprayed the rails, I had to head straight off to Bournemouth. I didn’t have time to get out the IPA. I’m sure that I will get thrashed on that one. Regards Charlie

@kenattwood8060 7 месяцев назад

Stone or brick? Well it's your layout, but if it was mine I'd go for consistancy... If previous retaining walls were stone then use stone and if they were brick then use brick for the new ones. Reason? Railway companies were consistant: they could vary from area to area but locally they tended to stick to a single building material which cut down costs.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

A Fair point Ken. Regards, Charlie.

@broxbourne22 6 месяцев назад

But don’t forget your dealing with periods of many decades so availability of equipment and different materials changed. Plus moving a few hundred yards you could be dealing with different underlying soil.

@edwardallen1740 7 месяцев назад

What kind of track are you using?

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Peco code 100. Regards, Charlie

@stephenrichardson4845 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video as usual Charlie, especially like the curve tool. I've seen those in my local Ryman store. One question, does the paint flake off the track if you bend it after painting?

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, Stephen, and no, the paint doesn’t flake off. Regards, Charlie

@howardavins9234 7 месяцев назад

Ps For fairly long straight sections I find peco setrack easier to keep straight Howard.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

An accident point Howard. One which really hasn’t occurred to me. Regards, Charlie

@christhorp8410 7 месяцев назад

Do you not need extra feeds for DCC Charlie?

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Yes, normally I put a feed on every piece of track, but in this case I soldered two pieces of track together and then I did the one feed. Regards, Charlie

@LondontransporduckL99 7 месяцев назад

Charlie have you ever had n guage in not I suggest a kato azuma set

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Sorry LTD, but N Gauge isn’t my scale. I haven’t the space for another layout. Regards Charlie.

@LondontransporduckL99 7 месяцев назад

The same old problem well its ok

@2010ditta 7 месяцев назад

Very enjoyable video Charlie. Liked the drivers eye view's. All the best.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks mate, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie

@ruairidhmunro 7 месяцев назад

@6:46 ... I'd hang onto that Hattons mug, you never know it might just now become a collectors item one day !!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

A sound investment! Can’t wait to cash it in!! Regards Charlie

@RolandForest 7 месяцев назад

Always a great way to start my Saturday morning. Your video got me out of bed snd down to the basement to continue work on my O gauge layout.

@alancope9962 7 месяцев назад

Well done Charlie, only you can make gluing down some plasticard and cork so interesting. 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Alan, that’s very kind. Regards Charlie

@alancope9962 7 месяцев назад

It's true Charlie you have a wonderful knack of making things interesting@@ChadwickModelRailway

@chrisgironde6669 7 месяцев назад

Go for the Battleship grey coloured supporting walls. Will make you feel at home from your Navy days

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Now you’re just trying to put me off! Regards, Charlie

@rickbear7249 7 месяцев назад

Charlie, your blog is the only good RU-vid recommendation I've received all week. Everything else was about terrifying political madness. Thank you for saving my (and others') sanity with one of your enjoyable railway modelling videos. - Rick

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

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

@gwrtromsoe 7 месяцев назад

Charlie! This was super motivating for me on my own layout. Thank you so much for yet another good video. Personally I love brick 👍🏻 Best regards, Thomas, aka GWR division Tromsø

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Thomas, I’m so pleased that you found it inspiring. Regards Charlie.

@stephendavies6949 7 месяцев назад

You really do know how to put an entertaining video together: infortainment par excellence! That incline adds interest/play value.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, Stephen, that’s most kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

@stephendavies6949 7 месяцев назад

@@ChadwickModelRailway Still think using both bridges would've been interesting!

@rickbear7249 7 месяцев назад

SAFETY: Put a strip of self-adhesive foam rubber on the back of your steel straight-edge so it won't slip against your cutting surface and allow your blade to cut those "other things". Masking Tape on the back also works, albeit not as anti-slip, but ok if you want to easily remove it to read any scales engraved on the back of your ruler. You should also ALWAYS stand over the top of your work, to ensure you can get your bodyweight pressing that straight-edge very firmly pressed down. You really don't want to emulate me when I tried to cut my thumb off! 😳

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Excellent suggestions, Rick, many thanks. Regards, Charlie

@electricallecturer 7 месяцев назад

Yet another great episode, thanks Charlie. Good choice on the Bowstring bridge. I think the stone retaining walls would be more suitable than the brick, but as always, your layout your choice. Hopefully the boss may let me start my own layout in the next few weeks after I complete the promised decorating………. Thanks for continuing to motivate and inspire, keep it up. Cheers.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

We both suffer from the pressures EL. I now, devote every second Tuesday to household maintenance. Regards, Charlie

@AllensTrains 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie. I always watch your video when you upload it. You've got some great ideas, but I think you have made a very hard task for yourself cutting all that plastic! It is much easier to use foam core board and dispense with the cork! I have found cork is attacked by insects and copydex deteriorates over time! You can easily attach foam core board to polystyrene with a hot glue gun. Checkout my video for a demo of cutting foam core board. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1cjlScDxz_Y.htmlsi=SN0Y1miTC6sjO9XH Have fun!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Allen, sound advice. Regards Charlie

@RobinPrice 7 месяцев назад

Nice video. Just a general comment. No track is straight. When you first went up incline it look to straight. But once you got past the bridge and carried on, there was a couple of clicks, which looked realistic than the first bit of incline before the bridge.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

A Fair point Rob, regards, Charlie

@LincolnshireRose 7 месяцев назад

Stone may be in order Charlie. I am asking myself when the incline would have been built many years before and what material would they have used? In short, it gives it all an air of age. Dirty the stone up and voila. But that is my thoughts.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I think you’re right Rose. Regards, Charlie

@mckerrowsiding 7 месяцев назад

I agree that Stanely knives are great for styrene but ouer my time modeling I have manage tp shave the tip of pointer finger and thumb several times. LOL

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Yes, I agree, Stanley knives do not take prisoners. Regards, Charlie

@CAPNMAC82 7 месяцев назад

Tools: The Stanley knife is ubiquitous and well-known. However, for bulk destruction of styrene sheet, the extendible "snap blade" cutters are hugely effective. Also: A box of Disposable gloves (laytex or non-laytex as allergies allow) is super handy for painting and gluing things and not needing to repeatedly wash up ones hand. Bridge: Look is smashing, a well-done job of it. Mind, bridges often want fiddling about with, and it's sore tempting to fit the wiring up with some sort of disconnect. Embankment: Variety is the spice of life. Railroads, like Rome, are seldom built in a day, so, it's very prototypical to see several sorts of "solutions" for things like embankments. So the small brick on card might be a good choice. As you note, it will want pilasters of some sort. Perhaps "hard" foam carves as heavy stone block pilasters might be a direction to take. Might be worth having a go at two "levels" of retaining walls on the embankment, too. Perhaps changing along the long, long curve of it, to help visually break the thing up. Dunno.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Excellent suggestions mate, and much appreciated. Regards, Charlie

@ClydebridgeStation 7 месяцев назад

With regards to the card, why not use the larger stone for the bridge piers, and the smaller for the retaining wall?

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I take your point, but I think the colours would clash terribly. Regards, Charlie

@paulgollicker1279 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie just a question about the pm42 which is now a superceded pm74? Now I'm a novice when it comes to dcc and electrical districts so what have I do e!??, bought apm74 hoping I can connect it up straight to a lenz lh101 and split my dcc into 3 districts without loco net just want a simple dcc bus in 3 sections ? Is that possible? Any help or advice you could give would be much appreciated?? Regards paul

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Yes Paul, I believe you can do it without Loconet. There are quite a few videos on RU-vid showing you how to do it. Regards Charlie

@samdude1953 7 месяцев назад

Great video, as usual Charlie. A little off topic: DCC sound would be really great if someone solved the "lack of bass problem." Not to denigrate your sweet model 25, but the sound is so tinny. And all the locos I've heard have the same problem. Of course there are big limitations on the size & shape of speakers we can use. It hardly seems worth the investment of adding sound. Oh bother!... as you Brits say.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I do understand your point Sam. However, this really is an old configuration and the bass has improved on more modern installations. Regards Charlie

@PaulSmith-pl7fo 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie. Nice work on the incline and bridge. One thing puzzles me though: the mirror "trick" to keep the track straight is a good idea, but I wonder why you didn't use a straight Tracksetta template (assuming you have one as you obviously have a curved one).

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Yes, I do have one, but it’s not so good over long distances. Regards, Charlie

@user-nx3uc6rh2r 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie, Great vid as usual, thanks. One thing might help you in cutting. I notice you use a Stanly knife. Have you tried a decorators knife called OLFA, it has sectional blades that snap off when blunt. In the end much sharper and longer lasting. Might be worth a try. Steve.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, Steve , I shall check it out. Regards, Charlie

@barryrigby1568 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie. Your right about the prices. That 25 is worth more now than you paid for it . Just purchased a Caverlex 56 with sound. I wish that had been £85. Brill video as usual.. I would go for stone for the walls. All the best Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I think that you’re on the winning side regarding the walls Barry. Regards, Charlie

@rickparish75 7 месяцев назад

Excellent presentation as always. I was hoping you would explain in detail how you solder or otherwise connect several pieces of flex track on a long curve. I understand soldering of course but not quite sure how to (where to) make the joints. Would you happen to have any out takes of video showing how you join, what looks like 3 or more 36” curved flex track sections? I’m facing that chore in about 3 weeks and am undecided as to how to do it. Regards, Rick

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Rick, yes I did omit that. I soldered two pieces together with one set of droppers. Regards, Charlie

@vicf5726 7 месяцев назад

Charlie, great stuff, any more praise and it might go to your head, so to counter the praise... hmm.. lose the Stanley knife, get yourself an Olfa (18mm L-1 Ratchet Lock Utility Knife ) and some spare blades, also, try cutting with light strokes, rather than one solid stroke, it has taken me years to realise that the light touch is safer and more accurate. other than that thanks for lightening my week, sad I have to wait 14 days for another 'Bishop' bolstering. regards.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for some sound advice, Vic, regards, Charlie

@thedorsetbear2921 7 месяцев назад

Great stuff. Good to see it coming on. However… time to get your self some cut resistant gloves!Typically £8.00 or less from Amazon, it will be the best thing you buy all year. I tend to wear just one, on the hand that is holding whatever you are cutting, since the one holding the knife is unlikely to be damaged unless you are putting some serious effort into it when anything can happen😮 (plus, there’s always a second waiting for when you put one down and forget where). Absolutely essential for those of us ‘of a certain age’ who tend to be on Aspirin or extreme blood thinners.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Dorset Bear, something well worth considering. Regards, Charlie

@glencwilson 7 месяцев назад

Really enjoy watching your videos. Always something interesting to watch. As an alternative to those Tamiya weathering sets you can get eye shadow makeup sets with 20 natural (various light to dark shades of browns and rusts) for about £4.40. I have used them to weather model tank kits and diorama scenery and they work in exactly the same way as the Tamiya sets do. Also, that Hobbycraft paint is very good for base coating scenery, £1 seems a stupid price.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Glenn, yes, those paints are ridiculously cheap. Regards, Charlie

@Andries1963 7 месяцев назад

Great video Charlie, as always - I have a similar dilemma in my layout at the moment where I need to install a bridge but it’s quite close to the backdrop , until your video I was convinced anything other than a plain flat girder bridge would work but after seeing your D girder bridge in totally undecided !!!! lol “thank you Charlie” I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be pot luck, anyway joking aside great video thank you 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Andries, much appreciated, regards, Charlie

@barrymason5714 7 месяцев назад

Charlie, why the mirror straight track? You said yourself it was a bit run down and limited to 20mph. Neglect would have left it to its own devices. And of course, I assume, it is freight only to a goods yard! The wonky track would affect the vehicles and add realism to the theory.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

But it’s also to share the tip with others. Regards, Charlie

@berttemple 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Charlie, its great to see you doing some good old basic construction with track laying. At the age of 57, I am new to this with a second-hand set of DC locos. I'm not really into modelling but love to tinker with what i find to create a layout, after all, its not a cheap hobby. Its great to see the issues you come across and dare i say, create and how you get round them. I've currently just made a raised section that then circles around my layout and comes back down into the inner loop. So seeing your getting on with yours gives food for thought. I would go for the brick effect to cover the walls, personal choice, but with such a large area, it would give it defecation. Not that the size of your layout needs more encouragement. All the best and keep up the good work. Hi to Mrs B, she must be very understanding. PS, i began to wonder if your good lady did exist, a bit like Arthur Dailey and 'her indoors', but watching one of your past clips, she was seen coming in and out quickly on a sped up seen when you was putting up some back scene.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie (and Margaret)!

@johnnew3096 7 месяцев назад

Re the retaining walls. I would suggest use whatever the GWR would have used in the area you are roughly setting it in. Area is important to what would be used. No expert on the GWR but I would envisage the London area would be brick, Swindon through to Bristol Cotswold stone, onwards down into Devon some red sandstone and granite through Cornwall. I seem to recall you looking at walls in IIRC Taunton in an earlier episode that gives a prototype.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

An excellent point John. I need to be more consistent. Regards, Charlie

@NothusDeusVagus 7 месяцев назад

Hello Charlie.... Once again, you've delivered another fine video. Thankyou. I know it sounds like a bit of a cop out but I'd choose the kind of retaining wall facade that would best represent the kind of material and style that construction engineers of the day would've chosen once they knew the particulars of the job. One would suppose they'd take into consideration soil/earth conditions, the mass to be held in check by such a construction. If it's just a matter of aesthetics then I've seen enough of your work to know that you'll be ale to make either choice work. I was wondering though at what period in time if at all, would steel reinforced concrete have been considered for such an engineering task? I'm curious to see which way you move on this... Cheers!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thanks NDV, you make some interesting points. Regards, Charlie

@quarryjunction-1969 3 месяца назад

Once again great video, loving the journey with this build

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 месяца назад

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

@wilton34041 7 месяцев назад

Very inspiring Charlie as I'm right at the beginning of a large layout build. I too have followed the channel almost from the beginning and love it. Just to confirm do you install droppers on each piece of track so as not to rely on the fishplates for electrical continuity? I do now on any track laying DC or DCC. All the Best, Phil B.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 месяцев назад

I normally do Phil, but occasionally, as in this case, I solder two pieces of track together and use one set of droppers. Regards, Charlie.