Thanks Charlie another great video with plenty to inspire and motivate.

@ChadwickModelRailway

7 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Kriso, it took 3 days to create and film! Regards Charlie for

@kriso1891

7 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway you can clearly see your hard work. But it pays off. I have enjoyed every video of yours. Thanks again for all your inspiration, insight and wisdom. It’s great to see that you are happy to show your mistakes. Makes the modelling that bit more accessible to all levels

An honest remark: when viewing your "transforming this to this" opening piece, along with your closing footage, I experienced a happy moment where I was transported back to the South Wales DMU services that ran through Merthyr Vale - my local station - when I was a boy in the 1970s. Superb scenery and camerawork, Charlie. I like the attention to detail. My latest obsession is getting steam loco lamp codes correct.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Stephen, that’s very kind of you to say so. Happier times. Regards, Charlie.

I love Friday evenings. I get a chance to watch Charlie’s videos. I admire your enthusiasm and competence. So enjoyable.

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

It’s comments such as yours, that make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie.

@EsotericArctos

5 күн бұрын

I agree with this, except for me it is early Saturday morning as I am in Australia :).

@kriso1891

5 күн бұрын

@@MrAsBBB i couldn’t agree more. I also love Charlie down to earth approach and humour.

Hi Charlie…your layout looks absolutely fantastic,the details make all the difference.it always brings back memories of being a child gazing through the toy shop window at the layout you could never achieve. Gives me great pleasure watching your progress.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Күн бұрын

Thanks David, it’s great to have you onboard for the ride. Regards Charlie

We're watching from CT USA . Completely enjoy your vlogs each week. My husband is building an HO layout AGAIN 😅! We watch you and Boomer Diorama faithfully and get lots of ideas. Thanks Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Thanks Mary, so pleased that you both enjoy my channel. Stay safe, regards Charlie.

Love the superglue tip now I have an excuse for a beer fridge in the model room 😆

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 күн бұрын

“Stick” to your guns WS. Regards Charlie

Brilliant Charlie, amazing how some ballast and a little bit of greenery can transform a scene 👏👏

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

Thanks M6500 , I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

Always enjoy my Saturday morning breakfast with a cappuccino watching your videos Charlie. The layout is looking great. Been watching your videos for a few years now, so looking forward to watching the layout evolve. Rgds from Down Under.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Stewart, I’m so pleased to give you an enjoyable start to your day. Regards, Charlie.

Ultra informative as usual. I can’t help but imagine you got your schooling on how to be so instructive, from Blue Peter. No insult intended, you are just very informative and take time to ensure you get the correct information across to us eager learners. I look forward to receiving each of your posts. Keep up the good work. Regards Nick from NZ. ( Originally from Cheshire)

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Nick, that’s really kind of you to say so. Good luck with your project, regards Charlie.

Charlie! :) This was yet another great video, and what a progress it shows! The devil is in the details you manage to get in, and an awsome job you do! Thomas, aka GWR Norway

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 күн бұрын

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

Hello Charlie! Great to see that scene developing nicely! 😎 The Mr Evason is a very clever chap indeed. He is also one of the nicest chaps you could want to meet. He is also fond of biscuits which is why I try to remember to bring some when I know he’s going to be at an exhibition as it’s a nice way to pass the time with a brew and a chin-wag 😅 Interesting you used Chinchilla sand. I was recommended it for use in yard areas to mix with coal dust to create a realistic ash and clinker coloured covering for yard areas. Even today in our yard at Shoeburyness much of the carriage sidings still give off an aroma of old coal and every now and then you’ll find a lump of the stuff! In fact, our yard has probably got about a dozen different grades and sizes of gravel in various patches and batches as ad-hoc repairs have taken place! 😄 Cheers mate, have a great week! 🍻🍀😉

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 күн бұрын

Thanks Tim, for an interesting comment. Yes Dan is a delightful chap who is always cheerful. Regards Charlie

Goodness me Charlie. You are a true artist with your clever use of various materials. I can’t wait to see trains running around your layout once again. Thanks for sharing and encouraging so many people.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Tony, it’s comments such as yours and make it all worthwhile. Regards, Charlie.

What a great video and great timing for me as I'm at that same stage with my layout. I've watched so many of your videos Charlie it's like I know you which is great because I model on my own. You give me the inspiration to keep going. I've seen you at a few shows now but I'll try and get the courage to say hello at the next one. Keep the video's coming and thank you.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Robert, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Please do come over and say hello the next time you spot me. Regards, Charlie.

As always great video, such a change from basic board to plenty of colour and people forget the amount of clutter and detailing that is track side.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

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

Something that may be worth considering in the final product is that when a train is at a station, it will never lock its doors unless the signal ahead is clear. (Unless of course the train is not in passenger service.) Therefore, it may be worth adding a 30 - 40 second delay between the signal clearing and the train departing as this allows time for the guard to close the doors and (with permission from the dispatcher if there is one) dispatch the train. Note that this is the process used today, I don't know if this is what they did in the 70s but may still be worth considering. :) Nice video 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

Күн бұрын

I was somewhat aware of the delay, though not so lengthy. However, if I did that in a video people would be soon signing off! Regards Charlie.

@soheiltrains

Күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Certainly! The scene's really coming along though. 👍

Wonderful work. I can see how I can make some improvements with my primitive setup, so thanks for another great video.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Richard, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards, Charlie.

Hi Charlie. Great vlog. Love seeing you do your scenics. Thanks for sharing buddy. Thumbs up thumped 👍 .... Pete....

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Pete, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie

Nice Video - a little bit of work makes a huge difference! Cheers and thank you...

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Thanks, Greg, as most kind. Regards, Charlie.

Another great video Charlie!!! Thanks again for sharing! Cheers Onno.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Onno, I particularly enjoyed making this one as well. Regards, Charlie.

Great work Charlie ! Another inspirational video! Love it when there’s an update from Chadwick 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

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

I love to see actual, physical progress on your layout, and you have given us that with this superb update. Thanks, Eric.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

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

Hi Charlie, I used to work in the machine shop At Westinghouse Brake and Signal. The Peco point motor boxes are quite reminiscent of the ones they made. 😊

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Oh, perhaps the West Hill Wagon Works ones are of a newer design. Regards Charlie

@JWitchard

5 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway I would imagine so. I'm going back to the 1970's and beyond. Best regards John.

I absolutely love the dummy switch cables! I always find the ground and surrounding equipment fascinating when I’m on a train.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

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

Hi Charlie. Thanks for another lovely scenic update on your super layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

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

I do love a good scenics video and you didnt disappoint. The Layouts really taking shape now, with those finer details Charlie. Very enjoyable watch. I must warn you, though, please dont get that super glue mixed up with the mayonnaise, when you next go in the fridge, your sandwiches might take a turn for the worse and I'd hate to see the H & S goons rock up, at Chadwick Manor and rummage through your fridge😂. However Thank you for sharing.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

An excellent point Mickey , I wouldn’t want to come “unstuck” with my superglue! Regards Charlie

Found it interesting that you just used scatter and not static grass, you still made hillside and side of track very realistic.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

I think the static grass looks far better when close to the edge Eamon. Regards, Charlie.

Hi Charlie, another enjoyable video. I was going to suggest covering the 2 surface point motors with a couple of redundant van bodies or BD type containers, but what you've done has worked well.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Douglas, sometimes the simplest answer works out quite well. Regards, Charlie.

Hi again Charlie What a difference. So realistic. A bit fiddly but well worth it. Thanks Stay safe. Howard

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Thanks Howard, is a real step forward. Regards Charlie

Amazing work as always Charlie 😊

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

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

Great informative video Charlie, thanks! Regards Terry.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Terry, so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

Another great and inspiring video Charlie. Suggestion for the empty area between the passenger platform line (Platform 2?) and the goods yard - how about leaving the impression of sleepers in the ballast to allude to a lifted run around loop from steam days? Maybe also very rusty and overgrown track that was never lifted.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

It’s interesting that you should suggest that Jose, it has occurred to me also. Regards, Charlie.

Another excellent video Charlie. I had a thought about the larger areas. You could mix in small green material so when you ballast the area there is the faint idea of weeds growing. You might be able to do this when you ballast track which has lower usage in some sidings. Thanks again Charlie and I love the mixture of topics.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Don, rest assured there will be grass and weeds added in the fullness of time. Regards, Charlie.

It looks beautiful Charlie !!!

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

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

As usual an interesting video with tons of tips. With super glue, I find putting a drop on a Pringles lid or something similar enables the glue to be used with a cocktail stick. Less risk of knocking the bottle over and it will stay useable for quite some time. Once the glue goes off just bend the Pringles to and it comes off,

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

I do the same Glen, putting superglue onto polythene. Regards, Charlie.

the layout is looking really good

@ChadwickModelRailway

Күн бұрын

Thanks Fred, it’s great to have you onboard for the ride. Regards Charlie

On Cobalt iP Digital turnout motors you can Activate Self-Centering : 1. Put the switch into the “SET” position. 2. Set the address to 199. Then reprogram Not as easy as tortoise but it can be done.

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Thanks Toots most helpful. Regards Charlie

Great video charlie chadwick was an amazing layout before but when we start adding the tweeks and scenery it makes it come to life just been doing the same to beighton parkway what’s next for chadwick it will be great what ever it is take care mate Best wishes Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Kev, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. It’s great to have you onboard, regards Charlie.

Great vid, Charlie with lots of tips. Cant speak about the MTB motors but you can set Cobalt digital and analog point motors to a centre position. For the analogs that I use, you just apply power then turn it off when the switch blades are at the centre position. For the digitals, you can reset the cv address to 199 (I think) and that will set the switch blades to dead centre.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Yes, FF, you’re dead right about the cobalts. Regards, Charlie.

What a great transformation, Charlie. That area looks great. When I get to the ballasting stage, I’m thinking of trying chinchilla sand, but failing that, I’ll be using the WS Fine ballast. I’m in N scale.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Hi Ron, I do hope you can find the right coloured chinchilla sand. Regards Charlie.

Yet again another brilliant and very inspiring video Charlie. Lots of great tips in there. As you say, the layout is really coming along very well. Keep up this excellent content. Always look forward to your uploads. Many thanks.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Andrew, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

Brilliant.and it's really coming on , another thing you could add to the track is wheel flange greese machines, at my heritage railway I've been taught to service these , and to explain what the do for those who are wondering, as a train goes along the wheel hits a push button that realises some grease ( held in a drum by the track side ) on to the train wheel flanges.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

That’s interesting Ian, I wonder if anyone makes such a device. Regards Charlie

@darrenhillman8396

5 күн бұрын

Great idea!

@darrenhillman8396

5 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailwayA bit of tubing and some stryrene will conjure one up, Charlie. You just need some good reference photos.

To protect backscene when plastering or painting I use the liners from cereal packets split open and slipped between the board and backscene. Being opaque you can see them. Never failed yet and it’s free!

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Now that’s a great idea BB, many thanks regards Charlie

I really enjoyed that video. If i had used Superglue, i would still be stuck to the layout. Thanks for sharing, Charlie 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

ThanksJeff, so pleased that you found it interesting. Be careful of your superglue, regards Charlie.

What a difference - marvellous.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Nigel, it’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

Hi Charlie, "unthrown" and "thrown" turnouts are referred to as "Normal" and "Reverse" respectively. Trackside cabinets are called "Location" cabinets or "Lokes (locs)" colloquially.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Holly, I was aware of the cabinet terminology. Regards, Charlie

Looks fantastic Charlie! Amazing what results you get when you combine different techniques. I'll be honest I'm one of the nervous ones when it comes to ballasting especially has my shunting layout has a lot of points but I think I just need to take my time with it all.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

I do understand you concern bill. However, if you ballast first thing in the morning, it gives you the whole day to exercise the points to make sure they don’t become too stuck. Regards, Charlie.

Super job their Charley! It's always verry satsfying when the scenic come together. + 1 for Chinchilla sand, it was your video that introduced me to the stuff and for those of us who model in N it's a real gamechanger for ballast! 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

7 күн бұрын

Thanks Paul, that’s very kind of you to say so. Stay safe, regards Charlie.

The detail is what makes the layout. Very nice.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Thanks, Steve, you’re bang on the money. Regards, Charlie.

Some brilliant advice on this one Charlie. You've provided some great insight into rail side furniture that I hadn't considered along with the appropriate weeds. Great stuff and many thanks for sharing the method as well. A top job Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

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

[looks, great]🙏

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

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

Thanks Charlie, always amazed at how much difference the detail makes.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Kev, yes it makes a world of difference. Regards, Charlie.

Amazing what a bit of scenic work does to the layout. It’s certainly worth the time to do it. Thanks again for sharing your ideas. Getting motivation to get on with mine now. Just need the time. Roy.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Roy, I’m so pleased that i’ve provided a little inspiration. Regards, Charlie.

Excellent tutorial Charlie, all I would add is to be careful of what you place (i.e. AWS ramps) in the 4 foot, there will be more than one loco that has low clearance and gives it a whack. Especially when using Kadee's. ATB.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks, HDP, an excellent observation. Regards, Charlie.

Well Charlie, you inspire such confidence in us to give it a go…..as a new modeller I’m really impressed in this retaining wall surface as the continuation or seamless expanse of the brickwork looks so realistic. Is this covered in one of the videos? Many thanks for your skill, generosity in sharing and encouragement.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

Rest assured Tony, it is in one of my previous videos, but you will have to hunt for it I’m afraid. The walls are made by Noch, and are freely available on the market. Regards, Charlie.

Great video Charlie!

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

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

Great inspiration Charlie. one of my favorite go to's for ideas.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Күн бұрын

Glad you liked it, that’s most kind.

That little scene with the DMU departing looks pretty good in its new scenic environment. On the subject of “Relay Boxes”. As a young S&T technician, I spent the first ten years of my railway career walking up and down railway lines in and out of them while tracing line faults for various phones and S&T equipment. Your logic in their placement is spot on Charlie. However, if you want to refer to the. By their proper names, they are Location Cases, Locs for short (pronounced as in “cloak” without the c). Now, onto Cess walkways. In the days before around the 80s, it was rare for any kind of walkway to be provided in the cess and walkways that you refer to generally formed naturally in places were there was constant footfall from various railway staff. Incidentally, it’s not just p-way staff that ply the railway lines in the line of duty, but S&T staff, E&P staff amongst others. From about the early 80s, some attempts were starting to be made to provide walkways along the railways, one example I can think of was on the Brighton main line where walkways were constructed alongside trough routes (and well done for getting that right, many modellers incorrectly refer to it as trunking). But even on the Brighton main line, those routes weren’t maintained and fell into disrepair, disappearing into undergrowth or getting buried by the p-way in subsequent track renewals. So I think the Chairman of Chadwick Railways is a very kind and thoughtful manager to be providing his external workers with nice cess walkways 😁 And I see that someone else has already mentioned that it’s easy to set a DCC Concepts Cobalt iP Digital point motor to centre by programming it to reserved code 199. Finally, I’ve created a lift out board on my railway. I’ve used ModelTech’s ProTrack Aligners, they’re really easy to use, especially if you use them in conjunction with DCC Concepts alignment dowels. You can create a board that fits out easily and when you put it back into place, the tracks align perfectly. That’s it from me this time Charlie. Looking forward to seeing the continuation of the scenery on this area of your layout. Take care mate.

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Hi Bryan, I do hope that all is well with you. Many thanks for your detailed comment. So, Relay Cabinets are known as Locs. Pronounced Loakes, as in the shoe manufacturer. That will confuse everyone. I do have those ProTrack board aligners, perhaps I should use then on the branch line board joints. My cess “look” is getting there but still not perfect. Only time will tell. Regards Charlie

@bryan_lane

5 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks Charlie, I’m doing well since my Op on 19th June. Another week or two of healing before I can get under my boards to continue the build but definitely getting there ! Yes Locs as in Loakes ! Not that I’ve heard of that shoe maker before ! If you’d like to see any photos of my lift-out board just let me know 🙂

@muskrat645

5 күн бұрын

Hi Bryan, I was also an S&T technician from 1980 until 1988 on WCML at Willesden junction and Watford Junction and was similar comment. Also agree the cess was just the area at either side of the tracks, no fancy walkways. We called them Location Boxes. We also used bright orange tubes for the track circuit and point wiring that went under the tracks as Charlie has done elsewhere. Also the AWS's were yellow. With brown rust dust around magnet area for the old ones and never saw a black one.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment muskrat. Regarding AWS does it stand for automatic warning system or audible warning system? Regards Charlie.

@bryan_lane

5 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailwayAutomatic Warning System.

Love it thanks for your video

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

You’re most welcome, Darren. Regards, Charlie.

Great video - it's nice to see your layout from different angles I've not seen before

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

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

Good video Charlie, great to see somebody NOT using static grass for a change, I still think ordinary flock looks better in a lot of cases.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

I think you’re right, static grass looks best at the very front of the layout. Regards, Charlie.

Great video, as usual, Charlie. Just in time for me to start some ballasting and scenery. Of course I have a long way to go. - Chris

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

I’m sure it will work out just fine vagabond. Regards, Charlie.

That makes a huge difference to the look of the layout, it’s so much closer to the real thing. It’s amazing to me how much “stuff” there is alongside and in between the tracks. I admit I hadn’t thought of painting the surface mounted point motors and turning them into a clump of bushes, so I’ll have to give that a go shortly, you’re an inspiration! Cheers Charles.

@ChadwickModelRailway

7 күн бұрын

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

Loved it Charlie, and you never got stuck once 🙂👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

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

Great video Charlie, loved the tips on the vegetation, lineside ballasting and the dummy point motors, many thanks

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

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

Looks amazing, I can't wait to start my scenics now but I suspect I'm still a year away. Keep up the fantastic work

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Thanks Tim, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie

Great job, Charlie. Lots of good ideas.

@ChadwickModelRailway

7 күн бұрын

Thanks Trevor, that’s very kind of you to say so. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie.

thanks once more for an interesting video

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

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

I tend to use a battery powered hand held vacuum cleaner, rather than a full size unit, especially for ballasting clean-up. That way, I can re-use the product and reduce waste.

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

I still reuse the ballast Clem, just collected with a nylon stocking. Regards, Charlie.

Another great one Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

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

Coloured grout also works well on the sess if you apply dry then spray with water to cause it to harden.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

Thanks, Darren, are useful tip. Regards, Charlie.

Nice to see some scenic work here Charlie. By the time you add some litter etc it will really set it off. Interesting as always with some excellent tips to follow. All the best, Kevin

@ChadwickModelRailway

7 күн бұрын

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

Thank you Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

You’re most welcome, John. Regards, Charlie.

well done Charlie a masterclass in scenics

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

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

I had never heard of the idea of keeping superglue in the fridge before. Always used to annoy me having to throw almost full bottles away.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Since I’ve been using the fridge, I haven’t thrown a bottle out in months. Regards, Charlie.

Very well done

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

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

Looks amazing, Charlie! Love seeing the signal change!

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Thanks Michael, I’m so pleased you enjoy that sequence. Regards, Charlie.

Hallo Charlie, have you ever seen Luke Towan? I beleve you did. He is a master in making diorama's, I have learnd a lot of him working on my layout. Great video again.

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Yes, Burt, I do follow Luke‘s channel. He clearly is a god amongst Modellers. Regards, Charlie.

Nice job Charlie, looks great

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

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

Thanks

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Thanks MrAsBBB, that’s exceptionally generous of you. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards Charlie

Thanks for the fabby and useful video. Having worked in railway maintenance, (not signalling) and also in all sorts of places, the cabinets are called "location cases" often shortened to "locs" pronounced as per the first part of the proper name. The cabinet at the left hand side in the Castle Cary shot is actually in the fence line and is a power supply cabinet with doors at the back behind the fenceline to allow Distributed Network Operators (DNOs) access to their equipment such as supply cable, meters and tails mounted on one side of the board inside. The other doors are for railway maintenance staff to access their distribution switchgear and outgoing cables. (Pedantic mode off).

@ChadwickModelRailway

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the information, Philip. As for the cabinet pronunciation, I use the shoe manufacturer Loakes. Regards, Charlie

Brilliant Charlie, your such an inspiration. 🤓

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

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

Wow Charlie, that looks really good now

@ChadwickModelRailway

7 күн бұрын

Thanks Tez, yes it really has improved. Regards Charlie.

As always looking 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Jacko, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie

Brilliant video again Charlie. You do inspire us apprentices so much.

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

That’s very kind,John. Just give it a go yourself. Regards, Charlie.

Very inspiring indeed Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Four Oaks, regards Charlie

Another interesting video Charlie. The layout is looking good. I look forward to your next video.

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Thanks Mark, it’s great to have you on board. Regards, Charlie.

Hi Chad. Where you use PVA, use Liquatex Matt medium. See what you think of the end results. (It doesn't break away after 5 to 10yrs down the line, either). Your layout is coming alive now. Nice work.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Mel, but I’ve never heard of that product. I shall see if it’s available in the UK. Regards, Charlie.

@Mel-127

5 күн бұрын

Hoddycraft sell it. (Online too). It's not cheep though.​@@ChadwickModelRailway

Great video Charlie entertaining & inspiring as always, keep it up

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

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

Very good Mr Bishop 👍👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Thanks, Tom, that’s very kind. Regards, Charlie.

Awesome Video Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Christopher. Regards Charlie

Charlie, great progress on the scenics. I am not sure if you stole Dan's idea, but it is pretty much all over the model railway internet, that when doing a scene, you need to have at least 5 different colours / textures to make the scene look realistic, so great job, yours looks amazing along those walls. You are, as always very inspirational in your progress, thank you for sharing, and take care, cheers, Michael

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

Thanks Micheal, what Dan really did was to give me a nudge to get on with it. Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie, well done! Your layout is excellent! Best wishes from Germany Günter

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

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

Great stuff as usual Charlie. Quite often when I'm laying scenics such as bushes or trees or even grass and ballast, I'll blow areas over with an air brush with a darker shade of wash or mixed down paint. It adds interest but also replicates the clouds above on a sunny day.....but as we both live in West Country sunny days are a rare event...maybe not worth bothering with then :)

@ChadwickModelRailway

7 күн бұрын

An excellent suggestion, Roger, however I do my weathering at the end. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie

On our old Club layout, if we needed to span over a register or similar duct work, we'd stand up some steep terrain in front of it, to higher than eyeline. This would then get a bunch of trees of the like to where you could not see down into the thing. We also would bend a metal mesh basket to fit the hole, so that nothing was likely to fall in and foul the ventilation (a lesson learnt the hard way).

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

That’s an interesting strategy, Captain Mac. Regards, Charlie.

thank fou nice vid as always on channel keep up the good vid on the channel

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

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

The scenery is looking really good. I enjoy watching scenery based videos as I tend to take ideas from it to fit into my own layout. Those cabinets along the side are sometimes communications and digital network stuff as well as power. Guessing as digital technology evolves more of these are needed. :) Superglue tends to go off quicker in heat. I had the same tip many years ago from another youtuber to keep mine in the fridge and it really works well. I have had an open tube in the fridge for 6 months and it is still as fresh as the day it was opened. I definitely recommend this.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

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

Hi Charlie, yet another great video with lots of info. For the bushes and trees i use the "seafoam" (it's like dried bushes). This way you don't have the fake green clot on the layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 күн бұрын

An interesting suggestion, BB9636. Regards, Charlie.

If you put some nylon over the end of the "hoover" nozzle you can recover some material.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

Yes, Ashley, that’s what I did with a piece of fabric. Regards, Charlie.

This layout becomes more alive with every video, very interesting watch as usual. Also I forgot if this was a tip from you but I remember someone just putting like a cheap fine pantyhose in the vacuum hose, then add the extension piece to keep it in place and then hoover the freshly greened or ballasted track on low-ish power to catch the loose materials and be able to re-use them at a later point. If i recall correctly that stuff can be pricey.

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 күн бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Consequator. Yes, I have used that recycling method in the past. Stay safe, regards Charlie.

A great transformation Charlie, the running scene was excellent you must be very pleased. I was thinking about what you might put in that abandoned area and I don't recall seeing a platelayers hut elsewhere on the layout, is there one somewhere? How did the cess work out in the end? All the best!!

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 күн бұрын

I’m still struggling with the area myself, David. As for the cess, not so good. Regards, Charlie.