Retired ex-BR driver here. It has long been a massive "no no" on the railway for a green aspect to show when a train is going into a dead end platform of ANY kind. As with most rule changes, this one came about following a tragic train crash at a mainline terminus many years back. It is the belt and braces approach that removes any uncertainty from terminating train movements. In a real world situation your current junction signal, controlling diverging traffic to and from the helix in your case, would be where the control for your station/Goods yard traffic would be situated. The reason being that an additional signal situated where you are suggesting could potentially see a train brought to a stand blocking the diverging route altogether. You could replace the feather on the junction signal (or the flash as we often called it) with a "Theatre Box Indicator" with the additional letters - to those you mentioned - being something like M for main and B for branch, although the actual choice of letters is obviously yours to make. The addition of a "cats eyes" signal below the main aspect would also allow for run-round locos to return to an occupied platform/goods road in your terminal station/yard area. However, I do understand the limitations of available space etc., so if you were to pursue the additional signal option then the signal should only consist of 2 aspects (yellow and red) along with your "Theatre Box Indicator" atop. Again, I would suggest the "cats eyes" shunting signal for more authentic looking run round movements. I hope that's something of a help. I love the layout and the very talented work that you do on it. I look forward to your videos each week and I often wish I had the space (and the energy) to pursue something similar myself, but alas age and poor health forbids it anyway. Cheers.

@amtrak1007

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, I knew the American solution to this problem, but haven't a clue about the BR version. Cheers.

@patmcdermott4832

3 жыл бұрын

Agree with this. A terminus track ends in a buffer stop with red light attached which equates to a red signal so is thus always preceded by a single yellow. I travelled to school by train (class 104 DMU's great "driver's eye views!) from & to Bay 5 at Crewe South. Crewe South has a large overhead signal gantry with matrix (bulbs back then) theatre indicators showing designated route. Mine usually showed "B5" (Bay 5) with a single yellow (4 aspect signals here) to indicate the train was routed to a terminus platform. Other legends used were "Px" for a given platform or "Tx" for the 2 thru' lines. Hope that helps.

@RailMart

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. Yellow / Red / theatre box and a sub signal for permissive working.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming comment CB. You are right on the nail with your signal information and I will follow it to the letter. Regards Charlie

@platformten5958

3 жыл бұрын

@ Cyberdon Blue. Hi. Regarding the accident you referred to, was it the one at Epsom Downs station in Surrey where the train mounted the platform and went across the foyer then through the station entrance a long time ago? Thinking about the red light at the buffers, obviously, under current rules, logic dictates that the signal before entering must display amber. This also means approach with caution. However, if the driver is not aware he is entering a terminus and cannot see the buffers at the end of the line, what on earth is he doing in charge of a trainload of passengers in the first place! On a 'lighter' note, if the light at the 'dead end' is green, does that mean the driver may continue his journey through the buffers, up the platform, through the foyer, into the road, up the high street, and into Sainsbury's for his weekly shop? 😂

Thanks Charlie, always a pleasure to watch your videos.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Great new update today .Like it so much

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it buddy.

The landscaping videos are my favourite. I can switch off, listen and watch someone else doing the terraforming work that I should be doing on my layout. It still counts, doesn't it? :-)

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Bill but no, it doesn't count! Stay safe mate. Regards Charlie

@nw24153ns

3 жыл бұрын

Does it count?? It all counts if you are in the hobby to relax and have fun because you Are relaxing and having fun.

@AlexScheidmann

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I think the same. 😊👍

I've moved onto a narrowboat Charlie and had to play catch up now I've installed WiFi. Great as always

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a relaxing way of life Mark. Regards Charlie

I use acrylic paints exclusively in my airbrush as my wife is very sensitive to solvent smells. To avoid frequent clogging, add a few drops of flow improver to the paint prior to spraying. (For example, for Vallejo Model Air paints, one adds one drop for every five to ten drops of paint.) This reduces clogging significantly. Using a larger airbrush needle size also helps. Cheers from Wisconsin!

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew I shall certainly check out the flow improver. Regards Charlie

@chrisridd9423

3 жыл бұрын

I have memories of horrible gloopy Humbrol enamels from my childhood, so am trying to stick with acrylics... While I've had success with Tamiya acrylics at 15 psi without flow improver, adding flow improver has made a world of difference to spraying Vallejo Model Color at 20-25 psi. It makes my airbrush much easier to clean too so it feels like a win-win.

@johneaton25

3 жыл бұрын

@ Andrew. Spot on m8 n that rule applies to any medium ur using paint wise. We used to call that ‘flow rate’ back in the day 👍

Another great update! Looks amazing! Take care Mark

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it buddy.

I really enjoy these videos. My wife teases me about having my "choo choo charlie" time. (for those who may not reconize that phrase, "ChooChoo Charlie" was a kids cartoon in the late 50's and early sixty's here in the states, (I was in the Chicagoland area at that time), that I would watch every morning before going off to school. He also advertized, "Good and Plenty" which is a Licorice with a candy coating of either red pink or white. Funny, I can still remember the little song that was sung...lol. Funny about the things we older guys remember). Anyway, another fantastic video by my FAVORITE train moldeler. I want to start supporting the channel but I live in the states and you are in England (oh how I love England! The world would not be near as civilized if it wasn't for "Mother England"). Sorry, got side tracked. Please if someone could clue me in on how funding works I would be very grateful!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

What a heart warming comment Joseph andI shall certainly look up "Choo Choo Charlie". You can support the channel with Patreon but it's just great to have you onboard. Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie, just want to say hello. I am just starting to build my first layout as a 56 year old boy. I am learning so much from you and your channel and will continue to tune in thank you and all involved.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks JH. It’s great to have you onboard mate. Regards, Charlie

Looking really good Charlie Boy 👍👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

@johneaton25

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway ALWAYS Charlie as it’s your normality that makes it work with me n allllllll the others mate! All the comments u get prove that 👍

Great video keep them coming Charlie 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the channel Jeff. Regards Charlie

Thank you Charlie! Seeing your videos appear on KZread always gives me the required push to get working on my track! Your tutorials are an inspiration for the younger generation train modelers like myself.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so YM

Wonderful, Thank you. Kind regards from Vienna

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Hi Charlie sorry I've been a bit quiet been busy at work so I have decided today to catch up on your material. layout looking good near the retaining walls and your previous signal video was very helpful food for thought when I think about installing signalling keep up the great work. Kind regards Gary

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

thanks Charlie, it is looking good mate

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy and so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie

Anthony great episode Charlie and I am looking forward to the block detection one.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Antony I’m currently laying out the planning now. Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie, once again a marvellous and very informative video 👍 I think especially for the so called 'armchair model railroaders' (they still exist) it will inspire them to put 'hands on '!! By your way of sharing and showing, you will tug them out of their chairs! Once again thanks, stay healthy and I'm looking forward to your next video!! Season greetings from a small village in the middle of the Netherlands, cheers mate 🚂

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

What a great comment mate, you’re too kind. Regards Charlie

@wimdelange6019

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Hi Charlie, about my remark concerning 'armchair model railroaders' it is definitely meant positive!! I wished, I saw your videos approximately 25 years ago, working very hard 12 hours a day; in the evening I read only several RR-magazins and not the power to put hands on; and then a model railroad friend pulled me out (btw he is a 'P4' man) and said: come on Wim, start now with a small module! Ok, mate this is the background of my remark; cheers for now, have a nice day and stay healthy. 🚂

Looking great alan, keep,up the good work

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, regards Charlie

Superb video as always Charlie - big thumbs up from Tileford 👍🏼

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Lol the signal placement that’s great you want it to look right from the cab. That’s dedication that separates model railway enthusiasts to yobs like me that call it my train set. Marvelous work.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josef. My track camera would spot it.

Mint work Charlie.🚂🚃🇨🇦

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Regards Charlie

Great work Charlie👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, regards Charlie

Landscaping is an area where I need to improve my skills and bring my layout to life, so it's always interesting and helpful to see some of your techniques. Thanks for another enjoyable video.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, I’m sure that it will just be a matter of time and a little practice mate.

Got an old Bosch heat gun 30 year old my glue gun is a hobby craft cheepo some many uses Charlie great video 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

All the matters Adam, is that they work. Regards Charlie

Great as always Charlie. You made the right decision to not put that narrow hill between the station approach and the main lines - two retaining walls, back to back like that wouldn't have happened in the real world. You will have to make sure you have enough height on the land to justify a tunnel portal before the helix.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Lee. Yes I am cautious regarding the hill height but you’re wise to remind me. Regards Charlie.

Hi Charlie, wonderful video, just goes to show patience and persistence can win out. I really enjoy your landscaping segments, maybe because one can see something happening. The other stuff is important I agree, however one does see much visually, except maybe the installation of signals etc, so for now I will be patient and just wait for the next landscaping video. Don't get me wrong I enjoy everyone of your videos. till next time, Best Wishes Greg

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I think you’re right Greg, I need to make a landscaping video once every four weeks. Regards Charlie

Always enjoy watching your videos Charlie. Fascinating discussion on signalling. You asked the question and got lots of answers! Blew my mind. Thanks. Roy.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Roy, KZread is a wonderful facility for gaining opinions. Regards Charlie

I do so like to watch your videos and enjoy your tips and techniques. You are able to explain your processes without making me feel ignorant (like some other channels.) Thanks for sharing.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming comment mate. Regards Charlie

I have become a huge fan of Tamiya acrylic paints diluted with isopropyl alcohol for painting my track. All of airbrush issues are now gone. But you do need good breathing protection. Great video Charlie. Thanks for sharing this. Cheers- Larry.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Great comment Larry, I shall try IPA.

@harperlarry49

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway I should have also said use 99% whenever possible.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

It’s all that I ever use.

There are of course Ad blockers that remove the adverts from websites including KZread. Not going to get drawn into the ethics of using them, but they do make watching videos on youtube more pleasurable. Another excellent video Charlie, and I think you made the right decision with the way the hill would be landscaped in real life, it much more natural.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I understand your point Malcolm, however if everyone used them, then no one would make videos! Regards Charlie

@MalcolmCrabbe

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Charlie, as I said, I didn't want to get drawn into the ethics or morals of using them, and to a point I agree. But maybe if Google changed their business model, and reduced the number of adds shown on the videos then people wouldn't have need to use an add blocker ? Anyway, debating the rights and wrongs of these applications wasn't my intention. If I was in a position to support you / your channel directly I would, seeing how much KZread take from any ad revenue the channel makes. But sadly at the moment that isn't possible. I do enjoy your videos, and would certainly miss them if you stopped making them...

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Then in return watch the adds and we both gain something.

@peterdann2089

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway I am not sure if it is regrettable that KZread now reserve the right to place advertisements in any content regardless whether the creator is part of the partner prorgramme. Time will tell how they behave. I always try to let the ads run their course. I like to watch Chadwick on my television and as long as it stays smart shall continue to do so. Fortunately, I can mute without, I hope, penalty. May be the trick will be to let advertisements run on any account with at least 1,000 subscribers just in case.

Hi Charlie just re-watched adding another Noch retaining wall coming of the off your helix I bought the extra long length of Noch retaining wall 58065 from dcc train automation which was about the only place that had one in stock and that was their last one I used a length of 3rd radius curve as a guide to what radius of curve I needed didn’t have a heat gun but my wife’s GHD hair dryer which was just the job heated it up and now I have made a tunnel o my 4th radius curved track put a few buildings on I think it gives it another dimension the Noch products are really realistic thanks again for showing us how to get the most out of our layouts best wishes Kev

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming comment Kev. Regards Charlie.

Great vid again Charlie. I loved the way the wall could be shaped with heat. A very useful tip.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Charlie, I would go with what you have said for the home signal with just the yellow and red and the Route Indicator Box. However if you foresee any shunting where locos or locos and wagons may come past that signal to run around or shunt then I would also recommend the addition of a position light signal. it would only need to be a 2 aspect because being attached to the main signal there is already the red aspect. The position light signal could still work in conjunction with the Route indicator but can access any line. An example here would be if a train arrives on platform 1 you would then need to bring a loco out of a siding and onto the rear to form the out going service. This is one of the purposes of the position light signal it authorises a restrictive move. As it states in the Qld Railways rule book for Position Light signals. Allows a movement past the signal as far as the line is clear. Love the video thanks Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

An excellent point Alan. Thanks very much, regards Charlie

Really interesting what you said about acrylic paints and airbrush problems - I’ve long had the same frustrations, every time I come to use my airbrush after any amount of time, it just never works. I love acrylic and how easy it is to work with but it just has this chalky hardness when it dries, which airbrushes really don’t like.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more, it’s one of the reasons I always tend to reach for the enamels. Regards Charlie

Really nice vid Charlie. Such a lot of detail work that you are exceptionally good at. I do love it when you have a bit of a hissy!!😡

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I did get a little emotional! Regards Charlie

@willp358

3 жыл бұрын

That just shows how committed you are to doing a good job. I could never do what you do I'd get chucked out for excess expletives...

Thanks Charlie, very instructive, as always and entertaining too. Your videos have made a considerable difference to progress on my own, much smaller, efforts.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found them interesting Bryan. Regards Charlie

Great progress Charlie Nick Australia

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, regards Charlie

great stuff Carlie. Landscape is my favourite stuff and I really enjoyed that. It doesn't stop me watching more technical stuff. Have a good weekend. M. Toulouse

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

I never thought about filling in the nail/pin holes in before weathering the track. Thank you for bringing that to my attention Charlie. One more thing to add to the to do list.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

The trouble is Sean, these list gets longer and longer

Thank you again Charlie. Your tutorial videos have been invaluable teaching me so many new skills. Your presentation style is informative, concise, to the point, and yet entertaining and very easy to listen to. A university for learning modelling skills. Thank you.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy for such a heartwarming comment.

Another fascinating show, thank you Charlie. 2 things, if you had kept the remains of the Hill between the station and Helix lines, you would have spoilt the view of the action. And more importantly to get the tunnel mouth signal visible you don't need to bring it all the way to the end of the straight access to the Helix. Remember there will be no traffic on that line, put a carriage on the other line and bring the signal forward until it can be seen from the driver in the cab. Perhaps your track camera will help. I think you only need to move the signal a third of the distance.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger, I shall certainly check it out prior to deciding. Regards Charlie

Looking good, you do bring up the facts you need to think about more tha just track as there is more to the railroads than tracks. Signals, landscape and more thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it JO.

Hello Charlie, current driver here. I wouldn’t worry about the signal down by the tunnel mouth! Even with all the signal sighting groups, they still manage to obscure them all the time. As drivers, you just learn where they all are! On my routes, there are many places where you’ll run on a long, open, straight section of line and your signal is round the next bend, just out of view! Sometimes only by a few metres too. So I shouldn’t worry about that too much. As for the junction signal, I’d actually put it all the way back at the vidaduct. The likelihood is, they’d treat all that pointwork as one Junction. You could just have the one signal, with the illuminated theatre box with 1, 2 and G, but if they came off with a Number 1 route indicator/flash/feather, then number 2 for the helix. You could always have a shunt/dolly/dod signal too, for shunt moves. Also, restrictive aspects only when entering dead ends. That just means not green.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks KB, I'm most grateful for your advice. However, I will install separate signals as they do make good "eye candy" but sadly we do suffer from compression of scale. Regards Charlie

Super, scenics! Save to watch later and watching later (where later = very soon!)

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, you’re a ⭐️

Always good to watch Charlie, thanks for your work. Three thoughts regarding the signals: Signalling is all about spacing for the braking distance, and rarely allows for curvature of the line. The signal at the tunnel mouth is fine to stay where it is. With signal sighting there is no allowance for a train on an adjacent line other than sometimes at stations. No need for a banner repeater either. The yellow aspect in rear means the Driver will treat the next one at Red, until they see otherwise. The one approaching the terminus should be a two aspect R/Y signal. The yellow leads onto the red buffer stop lamp. Great care needed though with this one, as if you place where you suggested, a train stopping at it will be fouling the junction in rear! In reality this would no be allowed. Hope that's useful. Keep up the good work. Richard.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent point Richard. However, we do as railway modellers, suffer from scale compression so we can’t have it completely realistic. Regards Charlie

Great vid as always Charlie. With regards to using acrylic paints with an airbrush there is a vid on KZread by someone who goes by the name Barbatos Rex on How to Airbrush Acrylics. He adds something to the paint which slows the drying time and allows it to flow better, his results look very pleasing.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, it’s called flow improver. And I’ll give it a try. Regards Charlie

@markwhickman351

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway if you don't have any apparently isopropryl alcohol and water is mostly what they consist of.

Nice video 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks TS. Regards Charlie

Attention to small details makes for an accurate layout.....you are master of this for sure...

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming comment David, you’re too kind mate.

Excellent video as always. Living in Seychelles means I never have adverts in your videos!

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

An interesting point Tim, but without the ads, there would be no KZread. Regards Charlie

As ever, the Friday post work getaway starts with Charlie and another great episode of the Chadwick development! Thank you and 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, you’re too kind. Regards Charlie

Thanks Charlie… now I know why Aaron was so keen for me to watch this episode ! I am on the mend and KZread is helping to keep me sane in the process ! Just starting to some scenery work on Cambewarra (my layout) and will involve slapping a little Sculptit around (another Sculptimold type product down under) and some structure building which I’m looking forward to. Thanks again 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great news Gary, that you’re on the mend. Good luck with your layout, and stay safe, regards Charlie

Good one Charlie 😁 It’s come on a long way since your tail chaser lol 😆 Hope you have a happy father’s day 👍🏻 cheers Stevie 😎

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stevie, that’s very kind of you to say so.

Another great episode Charlie. Really enjoyed this one and so glad that you're such a dab hand with the vacuum cleaner!!

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Only because I’m so messy.

@johneaton25

3 жыл бұрын

Kevin my wife just literally shouted Charlie would make someone a great wife at that vacuuming bit 😆😆😆😆

@acftus

3 жыл бұрын

@@johneaton25 He's very domesticated!!

Alright, I'm inspired. I'll finally start the landscaping rather than buying more trains and rolling stock! (Ridiculous procrastination considering I'm a landscaper by trade!) Glad to see I'm not doing something wrong with my airbrush ... other than using acrylics! Another great video Charlie. Thanks very much.

@paulredding5864

3 жыл бұрын

Know the feeling, cant get my mojo going for the scenery but happy to buy another Vollmer or Parkside kit. I keep coming here for inspiration...🤗

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent comments gentlemen, you just need to get your scenics sorted! Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie. I am no signalling expert, but I once worked on the platform on BR and I do know that a single amber denotes the next is at red. In your planned station area, as it is a ‘dead end’, there is no need for amber, only green to denote the line ahead is clear, or red to denote it is occupied. Amber means ‘approach with caution’ so, in that situation, ‘caution’ is meaningless as you can either enter the station or stay where you are until given the all clear. Hope this is helpful.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Paul I’m afraid you’re mistaken. You can’t have a green running into a station as many drivers and signalman have mentioned previously. Regards Charlie

@platformten5958

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out. However, I did state that I previously worked on BR, and as one of your respondents has pointed out, rules have been changed since then. Incidentally, I was not stationed at a terminus, so was not familiar with that situation. I will say that our hobby does not represent the real world i.e. trains are not plastic, corridors are joined together, buckeye couplings etc. are used, smoke & steam is generated so, as it is only a representation in toy form, there's no need to be pedantic with the signalling. Enjoy your day young Charles!

If anyone wants to attach large soft pieces like the foam wall but can't for whatever reason use hot glue (e.g. the things being glued are heat sensitive) then pushing pins into the substructure then cutting the pin head off with the 'wrong' side of a pair of clippers to leave a sharp point on which to impale and hang the surface. I've done it when cladding cardboard walls with apoxie sculpt brick and it works really well.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

An interesting option Mark, many thanks, regards Charlie

Thank you for a very informative and entertaining program, Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

As a break from Brexit. I do look forward to every Friday when you upload a New Video. Retired Irish rail craftsman 🇮🇪

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Excellent update good work Charlie! Cheers, Joachim

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

You are bound to give me flashbacks, aren't you? Club had a specific mix of Floquil for railroad ties to emulate the American creosote-dipped timers; and a separate mix for "rail color." Sleeper color all over, then get out the masking tape to shoot the rails. The MoW squad would run track cleaners to insure the Operations Folks had no issues. Rinse and repeat.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Captain Mac. Regards Charlie

Class video as always, these videos are helping me with my own layout despite it being a different gauge n it helps to add Ideas to the layout

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

So pleased that you enjoyed it M42

Charlie, Thank you for another great informational video. You have answered a question I was going to ask about the best way to get the joins in flex track looking better. Thank you for showing your technique on fitting the missing sleepers. We are of a similar age, I have exactly the same B&D Paint Stripper Gun, abeit with an Australian Plug. Keep safe, and keep showing us how you do it. Cheers, Michael

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael and I’m so pleased I enjoyed the video. Regards Charlie

Superb Charlie superb.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maemo, you’re too kind.

Hi Charlie. I’ve had the same problem when trying to airbrush with cheap acrylic paint. I switched to using the Revell Aqua Color range thinned with their Aqua Color Mix and found it a lot easier to work with and no horrible enamel thinner smells

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I put it down to having a bad day in the end David. Regards Charlie

When Charlie uses Sculptmould, I always envisage him finishing and then saying to himself " hmm, where did my Rolex go ?" 😀

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Especially as I’ve had it over 40 years! Regards Charlie

I completely agree with the use of the three aspect signal and a SARI the only thing I could suggest is pottentially they provision of a call on signal with its own MARI. as this would allow the signaller to route light engines or route another train into the occupied platforms for joining up. The miniature indicator would probably have to be a dummy but would add to the affect.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea mate, I’m on the case. Regards Charlie

Another great video Charlie, always enjoy watching with so much hints and helpful advice 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Fantastic video, Charlie! Everything looks fabulous

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jade, you’re too kind

Charlie, re acrylics I always use the Model Air range - they are pre-thinned and ready to pop straight into the airbrush. Great quality paints imo. Can DM you some pictures of my weathered track for reference mate.

@1701_FyldeFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

By Vallejo.

@paulredding5864

3 жыл бұрын

Even those need thinning down. I find the whole airbrush thing areal faff with all the cleaning etc so tend to use enamels on small details hand painted and rattle cans for large areas. I hv tried many times but can get the same job done quicker without airbrushing

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I will try it again gentlemen, but this time using a Vallejo flow aider. Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie! Great to see some major landscaping going on! 😎 I do rather like the way the land lies on that junction and think you have managed well to keep it looking realistic 👍 With regard to the signal: as you may have been told already, you were quite right about the need only to show a red or yellow as the buffers are effectively a ‘red’, thus there is no use for a green there. In terms of the theatre box, I would say that the right thing to have would be a ‘1’ and ‘2’ as an option AND have a position light or shunt indicator beneath the main aspect signal to indicate that the train is essentially leaving the main line and moving onto a section under localised control, i.e. the signaller is passing control over to the local shunter so that the necessary moves can be undertaken without having to interrupt the signaller in his main line duties. You can then have a mainline aspect signal to control the exit of the yard onto the main line 👍 I hope that makes sense 😄 I could be entirely wrong but I am just basing this on what we have on the approach to and exit from our yards on the c2c line 👍 As an aside, can I suggest a headhunt or at least use the catch points by the signal to exit the yard to govern the movements?

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I think you’re on the button there Tim, good advice, regards Charlie

@timsully8958

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway: no worries mate, glad I could help. By the way, as you have the junction governed by catch points instead of a headshunt, can I recommend at some point in the future you just put in a “LIMIT OF SHUNT” board just ahead of the signal. Common practice and in the era you are modelling it would probably be in cream coloured capitals on a coloured background…and I think they were usually maroon in BR practice 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip mate, thanks.

Charlie Bob Waldron at genessis models often finishes kits in acrylics using an airbrush he has videos for home brew thinners as well. But to my point the blockages are usually due to the paint drying on the needle and so he uses products called fluid retarder (which slows the drying time ) and flow improver; which does something similar. These reduce the problem but won’t stop it totally. Both these products are by Windsor and Newton in their Galleria range. They are not cheap but last ages because they are used dropwise after all the paint has to dry sometime. He is also very interesting on things like dilution and spraying pressures. Not trying to teach you to suck eggs but acrylics have their uses. Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

It was clearly my fault having the paint too thick and I have bought some flow improver so fingers crossed!

Great episode with great results! Clever of you to set up the running with the train blocking the tunnel entrance signal! (Yup, we got the point!)

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Regarding the signal which allows access to the station and goods yard, I say a 2 aspect signal with theatre box route indicator with 1 / 2 / G but with a position light. The position light would show with a red when entering your platforms to allow a run round move (which vehicles in the platform) or clear to a signal yellow when the platform was empty - the next “signal” beyond is the red lamp on the stop block. Regards the route into the yard, again you’d have a yellow and position light as you’ll potentially be going into a section of line where the controlling signaller doesn’t know the line is clear. We have this arrangement on the entry to Barry docks - the main aspect stays red with a position light clearing to allow the train to proceed. With regards to run rounds you may wish to look at a LOS (limit of shunt) fixed red on your Up line approach road prior to the junction or your driver doing the run round could plough off wrong road into oncoming traffic.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

An excellent comment mate, thank you. I do have to read up on the limit of shunt. This is something new to me. Regards Charlie

Looks great, Charlie! Tons of things left to do, but that's the fun part, right? This part of your layout really makes a difference in how the whole empire looks and runs. Can't wait to see further progress! Thanks for the lesson!

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Nice work once again Charlie, looks fantastic, looking forward to more soon, cheers, Chris

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

splendid Charlie great stuff made my day another one in my locker of knowledge thanks to you ,have a great weekend John from chichester.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, you’re too kind mate. Regards Charlie

I do enjoy a good landscaping video, thanks Charlie 😁

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Barra.

A great job done there Charlie, looking great 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, regards Charlie

For the sculptor mould, i find it easier to apply with a plasterers trowel and square tool. I originally saw them being used on an archaeological dig, and they are great for this sort of work

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew I’ll keep it in mind

Looking good mate! By the way, it's me, Green Shark. I changed my name

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Great one Charlie, looking forward to the completion

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Lovely work Charlie. Really interesting video that I enjoyed very much.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Another great video Charlie as always, I do like your landscaping videos very helpful. keep it up

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

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

Excellent progress Charlie. Great to see the use of that wall, there will be some places on the scenic level of Pevenbourne that will benefit from that ! And it looks as though I’m going to need to invest in one of those glue guns too. That’s what I love about this channel, every day’s a school day 😁

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Just trying to keep you on your toes Bryan! Regards Charlie

Great video as always. Will look forward to the block detection video. It's way beyond me but still good to watch

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video and hopefully you will find the next one interesting Matt. Regards Charlie.

Enjoyable video as usual. I would have replaced the exit trap point to the goods yard with a shunting neck so that the yard could be shunted without encroaching onto the platform line's exit. My other idea is to have the base of a demolished signal box in the "derelict area" in the fork of the junction.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting points David. However I’m going to put a disused signal box in the area. Regards Charlie

Yet another great video Charlie ... my build getting there and also back getting better so will start my shed in a week or so fingers and back crossed... regarding Aspect signal you need a 3D printer and Fusion360 Cad design program and you can make your own ... I have done a few with direction indicators using white 3mm LED's plus Red, Yellow and Green using 4mm brass tube as upright ...

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

An interesting point John. 3-D Printing is something I need need to get into. Regards Charlie

Ooh..King George V on the Pullmans..reminds me of 1971 and the return to steam. Coming along very nicely Charlie, that section looking good now. Take care..all the best.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my intention Tim, you’re the first to spot it.

Agree with Vincent. That "derelict" area would probably have a signal box in the era you are modelling. Placed next to the retaining wall between the "mainline" and the station approach. That way the signaller would observe both the mainline and control the station approach and main junction. Great video as always Charlie. Thanks

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

A good point Anthony, I’m planning for the flat area on the viaduct board.

@1952TonyC

3 жыл бұрын

The thing is Vincent, if there was a signal box there, then the signalling would almost certainly not be colour lights. Multiple Aspect Signalling (MAS) is normally controlled from a power signal box which would cover many miles of track with no physical observation of the passage of trains.

@anthonypemberton7752

3 жыл бұрын

@@1952TonyC Yes, you are correct Tony. Charlie is using MAS, therefore the signal box would likely have become redundant. Control would have been transferred to a power box (or panel) as you say. Perhaps a disused box or the remnants of such?

@1952TonyC

3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonypemberton7752 good plan. I very much like the idea of a closed signal box. Lots of opportunity for weathering etc.

Charlie, I just rewatched your 100th video... and would like to commemorate your perfect score of no bloopers in the past year, since June 19, 2020...... Right. The first seven words are true in that first sentence. I'd love to see another installment of ("...dear, in your wildest dreams of me...") your "edited out portions" and have another belly laugh. Noting also that your model railroad has had a bit of a transformation (insert helixes, here) and that your ducking-under days are over when your trains are running on track and on time. I continue to be interested, informed, and intrigued by your every input with and without your missus... and misses. Starting a new chapter in/of life, John Kraft BC, Canada

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming comment John, good luck with your project, regards Charlie

Enjoyed the video as always Charlie. I always enjoy landscaping videos on your channel. I don't know much about block detecton but i will look forward to your video on that.- Nicholas.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas, I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

I can't be bothered doing landscaping or scenery, hence going outdoors. As for track weathering, nature is doing that for me 😂 and doing a good job of it. Still, nice to watch someone else do it and I enjoyed the video.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

As long as you enjoy what you do, that’s all that matters. Regards Charlie

Great video Charlie, always like your scenic videos, makes me feel like I can achieve them! I also really like the idea of seeing things from the Driver's viewpoint, what a simple but great idea, after all God doesn't drive the trains, just assists with a "hand" every now and again :) . I'll be sure to implement this, thanks for the suggestion. Look forward to your next video.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it AHJ.

@AberHaltJunction

3 жыл бұрын

Always Charlie, thanks for brightening my Fridays.

Excellent video Charlie, the Signal into Barnstaple could have various options depending on the region and era you are basing it on, Nowadays it would be a 2 aspect {red, yellow) into the platforms and a position light for the goods yard and also for entering into an occupied platform, and a theatre box above the main aspect capable of showing 1, 2 or G, so realistic aspects would be Red, Yellow and 1, Yellow and 2, position light and 1, 2 or G depending on route set. You could have a main aspect theatre box above the signal and a miniature one above the position light but that is really complicating things and it is perfectly acceptable to have the main (only) theatre box also working with the position light signal, Plymouth P15 signal is a perfect example of this on the Western (Up) approach to Plymouth station if you want a real world example. The signal near the tunnel would only need to be moved back far enough to prevent it being obscured by a train on the other line, you wouldnt need to move it that far back to make it visible. As others have said you wouldnt normally place a signal where a train would be over a junction when stopped at it but who has the space for that.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

A great comment Mike, thank you. However about signal placement, I can’t help hanging over the previous junction due to Scale compression. Regards Charlie

I've found that a lot of acrylic paint can be hit or miss with airbrushes, but the one brand I've never had an issue with is Vallejo Model Color paints. Though, I've only used them with their respective Vallejo airbrush thinners, I've never had a blockage.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

I think you’re right Leonard, I need to switch brands. Regards Charlie

The one thing I'd add if your getting the signal made, and you go with red and yellow only, I would get a calling on signal added below the main aspects so it there was any stock in the platforms or the goods yard, the approaching train could be warned it there. Other in theory it would have to pass this signal at red.

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the current plan Gerry

I always find when laying flexible track, if you position a small (shaving) mirror on the rails and look at the image you will notice any kinks in the track and any other odd things close to the trackside. It gives you chance to alter things before finally attaching the track. Why you can't see them when you look at them normally remains a mystery!

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

An excellent point Vernon and one that I use quite regularly. Regards Charlie

True!

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Good !

red and yellow with theaterbox indecation absalute aspects and a banner repeater for the signal aspect blocked by the brush type 4

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly right Michael, regards Charlie

On the topic of rattle cans: you can always replace the so-called cap with "skinnier" ones to limit the overspray!

@ChadwickModelRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Now that’s an interesting option.