Great stuff Charlie. I realise the four road shed probably has sentimental value for you as it was on the earlier incarnation of Chadwick TMD (and in your opening video roll) but the new arrangement looks much more open and will allow you to add in a lot more clutter giving a better overall appearance.
Hi Lee, I have hummed and harred about that four lane shed, for quite some time. But eventually I thought the open look will be better. I’m pleased that you agree, have a great Easter, regards, Charlie
@@kite7214 yes I have helped(?) a couple of other followers of Chadwick. I certainly don't do this as a full time consultancy sort of thing - I enjoy using Anyrail (I know how nerdy that sounds) and have a reasonable understanding of how the 12" to the foot train layout works. If you'd like me to try and help you you can contact me through Charlie - drop him an email (the Chadwick Model Railway is available in the channel details) and he can link us up.
Nice update and work...you are right Charlie always buy from model shops if poss, I sometimes buy stuff I do not even need when visiting my near by shop.
I like the honest and straightforward way you present your videos Charlie. Your comment about "less being more" is useful to my way of thinking. When I get itchy eyes, from my hay fever, I always use a nasal spray like Beconase or Alanase, which are available over the counter from my chemist. Of course I only need some around October or November here in New Zealand.
A well-informed account of how to proceed with a TMD and an understanding of the importance of spacing the buildings out. I also take my hat off to you for showing the nitty gritty challenges in constructing a model railway, and solving problems as they crop up. It also demonstrates that the process from conception to completion has a number of stages. This means demonstrating an ability to focus on minute detail, the bigger picture, and the time elements involved for each stage. I look forward to your progression.
Really useful video Charlie. Having and following a wiring colour stategey can't be stressed enough. One of the things I do for lighting is to run the lighting bus at 11.5 v. Then use local buck converters to drop down to local LED requirement. Provides power for 12 bulbs ( or LED, s with resistors) and enables light levels to be set up using the converter set voltages. Enables power supply by area and safe and fine control. Dave
A quadrant of waste pipe to conceal wiring in a corner? Absolute genius!! I needed that very fix. Brilliant update as usual. It’s great to follow your thought process and resulting logical design decisions. Well done again Charlie.
Change is always challenging; but when you find the right element to substitute, it makes all the difference. Your new TMD will be better. Glad to see more planning. Thanks, Charlie!
Happy Easter, from across the pond! Always enjoy your videos, inspiration at it's finest! Looks like you're a little chipper, hope your getting some spring time weather over there, we're just going through our melt down here in Michigan, the layout is looking good, take care, and keep it going! P.s. maybe a steam special on that beautiful line, love those English steamers!
Always fascinated, Charlie, by your thought process and solutions as you manifest "reality" on your Chadwick. This, truly, is the value I get from your tutelage... not just from what you do, but *why* you do it. I'm looking forward to 1) your "swift" on the MTB point motor and 2) your adventure adding the return loop through the hillside above the TMD. Cheers!
Thanks Stuart, I’m so pleased that you find my videos interesting. I shall be picking up those point Motors next week so the review should be imminent. Regards, Charlie
A really good and informative video, Charlie. It will be a very busy TMD, excellent layout and I love the attention to detail which I strive for even in my small layout. The smallest of detail like a hand rail barrier to stop "someone" walking out from the fuel area into the path of and engine going to be cleaned! Luv it. Thanks again for taking the time to produce the video Charlie!
Hello Charlie. Your point relating to the relative size of oil storage facilities reminded me of the years when I had cause to regularly drive past the Tamworth storage depot. The silos there dwarfed the class 60s & their rakes of bogie tank wagons that delivered the liquid!
Another great update Charlie as ever, the TMD is looking stunning at the moment even before before it is "dressed" the wee adjustments you have done are spot on, keep this wonderful work going and inspiring us all..
I think you have really captured the essence of a TMD , really excellent work especially some of those shots looking down between the sheds it reminds me of TMD I remember visiting years ago. Some great ideas to use for my own railway, thanks.
another great video Charlie this is one of those layouts i could watch all the time and never get bored keep up the fab work look forward to your next installment
I did have my doubts when you removed the large shed, but once the other building were in place, it certainly makes a great deal of different. The fact that the majority of your traction is diesel makes the TMD much more realistic. As ever some additional tips and hints there as well which are always helpful. As you say hopefully better conditions to get out into the garage. Spring clean coming up!!
Brilliant again Charlie. Currently making a TMD with very limited space due to my lack of available space at home. Trying to get all the buildings, head shunts and sheds inside a 1400x500 piece of plywood has been a challenge but thanks to these videos and your help it’s coming along nicely. Bit worried about tackling the lighting so looking forward to your lighting video, Andy.
Hi Charlie another interesting video and yes I do like how you've changed the look of the TMD. After seeing the west hill wagon works kit on a previous video I went out and purchased one myself. However I decided to ditch the bachmann shed and replaced it with the new railway laser lines kit and I'm so glad as you can see inside and appreciate both kits cheers Andy
Great stuff love the way the layout evolves around the track plan. I have always had ideas that do much the same often it does not work, but end up with a workable layout. Keep up the great work you are inspiring people of all ages and abilities to have a go.
The view through the tmd looking back towards the entrance looks fantastic. I can visualise it all finished and it will be amazing. Great stuff as usual Charlie. Rgds Martin
Wonderful update, really clear in showing that it's not just nailing down some track and adding a tree and a building; there's a lot more to faithfully reproducing a functional railroad. All caught up on your videos, making this the first seasonal update I've seen in real time so to speak. Have a great weekend!
The TMD is starting to look good, it’s coming on nicely. I’ve done a MPD and used the wash plant and service point from Bachmann as well. I’ve installed LEDs in my service point and they look good. I’ve positioned them out of sight under the canopy above the dummy fluorescent lights. The LEDs illuminate the dummy lights and make them look as though they’re lit, I was quite pleased with the result. So Charlie, as we’ve discussed before, you and I really do think alike in our layout designs, but here’s the thing…… When I did the lights for the service point, I needed to decide on a new colour standard for lights. As I use red/black for track, green for frogs and blue/yellow for my accessory bus, I decided to use orange and grey for the lights. So this is getting a bit spooky now 😂 Oh and one last thing, instead of your Heath Robinson waste pipe idea for your HDMI cable, you might want to Google D Line Trunking. Thanks for another great video Charlie. Happy Easter to you and Margaret. Take care.
Thanks Bryan, for such a heartwarming comment. Yes our wire colour choices are quite scary. I shall certainly check out your tip regarding the trunking. Have a great Easter. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, nice to see you are talking 12v for DC supply. I have a multi amp 12v supply feeding a couple of voltage reduction modules to 5v for ‘Everard Junction’ pcb signal controllers and LEDs via resisters
Charlie looks great , I am very jealous. I wish I had some of your talent. I have learned a lot from watching you and you made a lot of things simpler to understand and have made it clear there is a lot more I need to learn.Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
coming from someone else who enjoys over engineering my layouts... for my layout i use black/red for the DCC tracks, green for frogs, yellow/orange for 16vDC point motors/solenoid powering and blue/purple wires for DC3V lighting i separate each "lighting district" with a cheap 16 relay board from ebay which train controller can command thanks to an arduino each district then gets up to 16 buildings, each can be enabled or disabled easily allowing for a more realistic "working time" for if you assign day/night cycles to your layout it also makes it very easy to balance your power requirements, since a 1 amp power supply can only handle around 50 leds, you can tell the arduinos to only allow 45 LEDs to be lit at any given time.
@@ChadwickModelRailway actually yes there is!! I own it myself because my Significant other was interested! they're really simple to understand. considering your understanding of DCC/Digitrax components, you're already VERY well versed on the hardware side of things. major benefit i found is that some relay boards use "shift register" which allow you to connect a MASSIVE amount to just one data bus, and still have instantaneous control over the entire system.. I have built ALL of my layout and control systems upon arduino, and the freedoms and flexibility is truly a godsend. also, not bashing any major systems... (its hard to produce something indefinitely) but it means that you won't ever have to hunt for someone looking to get rid of a DS64 again (haha) the biggest benefit I've found to arduino is the MASSIVE community behind it who almost ALWAYS have a better way to approach an issue that we may not have thought of. im personally looking into making "clone" type boards for systems like digitrax who haven't announced a replacement for items like the ds64. its a shame that such a nice product is gone, but it really opens the market back up for your hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts such as myself!
MORNING CHAS....THIS OFFERING ,IN MY OPINON IS THE BEST ONE YET.....WE ALL KNOW AND LEARN IN THIS HOBBY THAT WE MAKE COCKUPS-I SURE DO! I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED YOUR WAY OF WORKING,I THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY ---NO GOOD TALKING B,S, IS IT.....THANK YOU AND HAVE A VERY HAPPY EASTER9LOOK OUT FOR THEY WABBITS!)
Great video Charlie, so much info. Very enjoyable ,looking forward to the progression of the TMD and the lighting video, lights and sound really bring a layout alive , have a great Easter
Perfect timing Charlie, I am configuring my TMD and have some of the same buildings but in N gauge. Unfortunately no shed interior available in N gauge from Westhill wagon works as yet. I really like the idea of the Y point. Always great content. Cheers
Looking good Charlie the TMD with the traffic installed gives a 'realistic' feel and as you say once the clutter is added will be magnificent. Looking forward to the swift on the MTB point motor I use MP1's on my layout.
An excellent lesson in depot planning as Charlie dons his Civil Engineering hat. Sadly on my layout I do not have a engine shed but have had in the past and indeed the pitfalls are many. Design and experiment plus the use of books and photography are so essential to the correct outcome. I am looking forward to the lighting video. I am just at that phase, and so far there seem to be numerous solutions to the problem of variable lighting. I have a couple of vintage fibre optic lamps in my shed and I have been looking at the options available for lighting semaphore signals....in N Gauge. A very happy Easter to you and all your subscribers, and if you no longer wish to be an overweight limbo dancer....lay off the eggs!!!! Cheers, Bob
Hi Charlie, your videos are great- really encouraging. For the lighting around the MPD look at the new DCC concepts system. You can’t dim them, as you mention, but you can turn them on/off over DCC which is, IMHO, even better, and they take power from the DCC too. The light quality and brightness seems spot on. It seems like an expensive system but given the larger number of lights that can be connected it’s OK.
Charlie, wow, a great update, and your TMD area is coming to life. I look forward to your progress, and your upcoming videos on the new point motors, and lights. I fully agree that we need to frequent the Model Railway shops so that they stay in business, nothing like seeing and handling a nice new piece of kit, than just seeing a photo on the web. I hope you have a happy Easter, and don't eat too much chocolate, it makes getting under the layout that much harder. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Thanks Michael and I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. I collect the new point motors next week and my lighting components have arrived. Have a great Easter . Regards Charlie
Nice one Charlie. It's always great to see how things are going and evolving but for me anyway it's very educational as well. At some point I hope to build a layout that initially will be DC and use some 40+ year old stock that's been packed away for far more years than it deserved. Great stuff and once again thank you for sharing.
Thank you for another really enjoyable video and it seems the diesel depot area is really coming along. I've got the 4 road Bachmann shed for my early diesels as I had limited space and needed maximum storage capacity. I look forward to seeing your next video.
Wonderful! I feel like either things are getting really wound up now, or just having shot off the line. It’s fun to see this part finally coming together, though as you said, about half way.
Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you are interested in the progress of this area. It is personally been a challenge beneath the board! Regards, Charlie
Another of your enjoyable videos, mate. A very happy Easter to you and your good lady. Don't spend all weekend under the layout. Take some time to Easter Egg munch. Arthur
Hi again, Charlie! Love the spring review of your layout. One thing I noticed, is that where you have a two bay engine shed, with a little yellow van, the road that the van will be on, might run into whatever building you use, for the above table switch motor further down the line. You could obviously have the road make a right hand turn off table/scene, or handle it some other way Hope that helps! EB
Very informative and interesting as always Charlie. One thing that it did make me wonder about was the presence of a signal box at a TMD. Wracking my brain back to time spent yomping around Old Oak Common, Cricklewood, Stratford, Shirebrook etc I cannot recall seeing a signal box but I can remember seeing lots of white hand point levers and ground frames operated by the shunters. Long long time ago and maybe I was too busy copping locos and watching out for shed foremen but that’s how I recall it.
I think you’re dead right regarding the signal box. I do have the levers ready for installation. But the lines on the other side, by the fuel tank area would require some form of signal and electric point operation. Regards, Charlie
Charlie brilliant again. Very informative. I used west hill wagon works "oo gauge 6ft batten light kit, a bit fiddly but worth the effort. Regards John
Happy Easter Charlie Always look forward to each episode. Really motivating. That TMD is going to look amazing. Do you ever just go in there with a cuppa and play trains?! Love it. What lucky people we are to have this hobby. AND people like yourself. Stay safe. Howard
Yes Howard, I do run my trains but normally to test either the loco performance, track testing or train reliably. Once satisfied, I do relax and watch supported with a cuppa. Regards Charlie
Shocked you got rid of that lovely big shed! Rule 1 of course. Having said that, you can't really see loco's when they are in a shed of that size, better when they are outside. Thanks for interesting film.
Hi Charlie, great video, as usual. Personally, I'd have kept the 4-road shed at the TMD and used the new one at the branch terminus. I think that the bulk of the larger shed adds to the overall TMD scene and didn't make it overcrowded. The smaller shed would be more in keeping with a small terminus.
The TMD area looks much better like this! As to the code 75 point and tracks leading to the shed, that even adds to the realism in my humble opinion: storage tracks and sidings often have older track with lighter rail profiles. So your main lines look beefier and better maintained, just as in the real world. Well done ;)
Hi Charlie, great to see you in front of the viaduct, the back scene really does look perfect!! In one way it's a shame to see that four lane shed go, but in another it opens up the layout and you can see more action (even if they aren't moving!!). Looking forward to seeing the carpenter at work outside, just don't saw through the garden table!! Have a great Easter weekend and good luck from Spain!!
Great video , and the TMD is looking really good , and as I've worked at a BR TMD, the one at Brighton back in the past , so reminds me of that one and others I have visited , have a good Easter weekend too.
Nice update. The ESU uncoupler move looks and works nicely. I have been experimenting and trying to get the timing right with a small switcher. A bit tricky but it's fun to tinker with it. I'm hoping to get the sounds coordinated with the operation too and all the various logic worked out.
Always a pleasure Charlie... As I was gazing down the length of the developing yard, thinking of how well it was all coming together, I noticed that there were no overhead wires over the tracks. Obviously, there's no need for these as I imagine that the trains of the era that you're featuring in your layout, aside from the few steam locomotives still up and running, were largely if not entirely diesel so... no real surprises there.. but I wonder has anyone ever run trains that drew their power from overhead wires instead of through the tracks. Indeed I wonder if that are any manufacturers that produce or produced such layout sets and trains... and Yes as I type this post and prepare to send it, I know I could've easily Googled this question/thought but where'd be the fun in that?
Thank you Charley for a great mix in this video. Lot´s going on and lots to be waiting for it seems. Hope you had a great easter and not so much crawling under your layout. Limbo dance is the best isent it.. 😅
Dear Charlie, great vid, love the progress you’re achieving. Very interesting how you did the loco shed floor. Great choice for the Y turnout. Definitely will look into those Kadee electro magnetic uncouplers. Still think you could take a look at Tortoise’s remote turnout control accessory, for the points that have too little clearance over the helix. Looking forward to your next episodes, and the carpentry tutorial. Cheerio
Hi charlie another interesting video watch with loco sheds and other buildings soon to have led lights l am also in the process of adding led lights to my 2 lane TMD loco shed l have just purchased a 6 strip led 12v with resistors built in and already pre wired for £2.50 incuding 1st class postage can’t wait for the lighting episode take care kind regards Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield
Charlie, If it is of interest to you, I have some Quadrant Cable Cover at approx 25mm. If you let me know the height from "Layout top to shelf bottom, I will look to see if there is a piece that is the right length (or close to it) this may be better for asthetics than "Drainpipe". The cover is designed to allow you to put cables out through its surface as needed, its design is such that it is hinged on the right angle of the quadrant. This was also bought from the well know orange signed "Destroy It Yourself" store.
Looking good on your plans, one thing though if you are unloading TTA's etc into storage tanks you will have a pump house to transfer the fuel from the tankers to the storage tanks.. Bachmann dione a nice one which I use on my TMD diorama.
Hi Charlie another great update. Just to say that Block and Quale do a self adhesive trunking that is quarter round as they say or quadrant in old money, its £8 for a two meter length bit more than 34mm waste pipe but smaller and less work to fix to the wall.
Great update Charlie. I've just installed my first cobalt point motor. It was a real struggle as I can't raise my baseboards so had to screw them in from underneath. Would be better if these motors had a full round screw hole rather than just a recess in the plastic top. So I'll be really interested when you review other motors as other parts of my layout have limited space below the tracks.
Great to see the changes to the TMD ! , shame to see the 4 lane shed go and I’m sure it wasn’t an easy decision as it was on the original Chadwick but I do like the openness now and great to see your thought process through the changes. Some great tips I will try and think about when I start on my own TMD . Thanks for another great update 👍
Don't forget to add a bright flickering blue LED in the engine shed to look like welding is going on. On a switch and not for too long, just a fun effect.
Charlie - just a thought.... You can get wireless HDMI senders and receivers which draw power from the TV (receiver) and the PC (sender). If you used one of those, you would only need to get power to the TV and not have the faff of losing that cable down the corner.
Awesome Charlie, another great update for your followers. While writing this, I was already wondering where the monitor went, but here it is again. As for the wiring system, you mentioned that you've used red and black so far for the DCC. If I may do a suggestion, I would say using yellow and brown for + and - for the DC power. I love your enduring enthousiasm, but also the fact that you show the mistakes you make and have made in the past. Thank you for your authenticity and your relaxing way of showing each steps you do to continue your model railroad journey. You mentioned you will use an MTB MP5 point motor and you will publish a swift for that soon. Could you also do a comparison between the tortoise and the MP5? As you say you are a fan of the Tortoise, while I personally like the MTB point motors myself. Have yourself a happy Easter weekend and take care. Kind regards from The Netherlands, Richard's Model Railway
Hi Charlie you may like to know the Bachmann single road shed you got is based on Peterborough’ depot and the pipes on the outside wall are actually the fuel lines for the loco’s so no other fuelling points would be required But the Bachmann one is more suited to fuelling DMU’s Thanks for the updates Bob Latham
Thanks for the info Bob, much appreciated. I had heard that it was designed around the DMU, however, I’ll use a little poetic license! Regards, Charlie
Well, As a good French man living in America, I had to check where is Summerset. My knowledge of England stops at Hasting 1066 (barely kidding). So you are Welsh, and I am Breton which happens to be the same Gaelic people. So, we have two common relations. Model railroad and the Gaelic origin (that is you really are from Welsh, of course.) I did mention your site to a couple new to the hobby, RGJTrains and they did subscribe. I believe that you are one of the best around. You did fantastique progresses on the layout.
Charlie, the Bachmann two-lane engine shed has a Clock above and between the doors, surely that end should be the front, I only hope you have not glued it down. Thanks for the Spring Update. Martin. (Thailand)
Hi Martin, yes I am aware of the clock. However I dislike it because the time doesn’t change and I’m trying to find a ladies watch that might fit into its housing. Regards Charlie
Great stuff Charlie. I realise the four road shed probably has sentimental value for you as it was on the earlier incarnation of Chadwick TMD (and in your opening video roll) but the new arrangement looks much more open and will allow you to add in a lot more clutter giving a better overall appearance.
Hi Lee, I have hummed and harred about that four lane shed, for quite some time. But eventually I thought the open look will be better. I’m pleased that you agree, have a great Easter, regards, Charlie
Lee, do you do any layout planning for clients other than Charlie? K
@@kite7214 yes I have helped(?) a couple of other followers of Chadwick. I certainly don't do this as a full time consultancy sort of thing - I enjoy using Anyrail (I know how nerdy that sounds) and have a reasonable understanding of how the 12" to the foot train layout works. If you'd like me to try and help you you can contact me through Charlie - drop him an email (the Chadwick Model Railway is available in the channel details) and he can link us up.
Thanks Charlie. I've a naming suggestion for the shirt Chadwick videos, call them " Chadwick Express" videos.
That’s a better term. Where were you two months ago when I needed you?
Regards Charlie
Nice update and work...you are right Charlie always buy from model shops if poss, I sometimes buy stuff I do not even need when visiting my near by shop.
You and me both mate, a shocking habit, regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway
Just spent £120 today in Arcida models...😄
I like the honest and straightforward way you present your videos Charlie. Your comment about "less being more" is useful to my way of thinking.
When I get itchy eyes, from my hay fever, I always use a nasal spray like Beconase or Alanase, which are available over the counter from my chemist. Of course I only need some around October or November here in New Zealand.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed my videos, Patrick, and many thanks for the hayfever tip. Regards, Charlie
A well-informed account of how to proceed with a TMD and an understanding of the importance of spacing the buildings out. I also take my hat off to you for showing the nitty gritty challenges in constructing a model railway, and solving problems as they crop up. It also demonstrates that the process from conception to completion has a number of stages. This means demonstrating an ability to focus on minute detail, the bigger picture, and the time elements involved for each stage. I look forward to your progression.
Thanks Alan, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Really useful video Charlie. Having and following a wiring colour stategey can't be stressed enough.
One of the things I do for lighting is to run the lighting bus at 11.5 v. Then use local buck converters to drop down to local LED requirement. Provides power for 12 bulbs ( or LED, s with resistors) and enables light levels to be set up using the converter set voltages.
Enables power supply by area and safe and fine control.
Dave
Thanks Dave, I shall look into Buck Converters. Regards Charlie
A quadrant of waste pipe to conceal wiring in a corner? Absolute genius!! I needed that very fix. Brilliant update as usual. It’s great to follow your thought process and resulting logical design decisions. Well done again Charlie.
Thanks Steve, I’m so pleased that you found a video interesting. Regards Charlie
Just been recommended to follow you, we are very new, and very inexperienced so will be going through all your videos over time
It’s great to have you onboard RGJ.
Regards Charlie
Awesome Charlie the T.M.D area is coming on brilliant. The buildings look perfect in place. look forward to the next update.
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you like the new look. Regards Charlie
Change is always challenging; but when you find the right element to substitute, it makes all the difference. Your new TMD will be better. Glad to see more planning. Thanks, Charlie!
Thanks for that Pat, it’s great that you agree. Regards Charlie
Happy Easter, from across the pond! Always enjoy your videos, inspiration at it's finest! Looks like you're a little chipper, hope your getting some spring time weather over there, we're just going through our melt down here in Michigan, the layout is looking good, take care, and keep it going! P.s. maybe a steam special on that beautiful line, love those English steamers!
I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel Thomas. However, I don’t have many steamers at all. Regards, Charlie
Always fascinated, Charlie, by your thought process and solutions as you manifest "reality" on your Chadwick. This, truly, is the value I get from your tutelage... not just from what you do, but *why* you do it. I'm looking forward to 1) your "swift" on the MTB point motor and 2) your adventure adding the return loop through the hillside above the TMD. Cheers!
Thanks Stuart, I’m so pleased that you find my videos interesting. I shall be picking up those point Motors next week so the review should be imminent. Regards, Charlie
A really good and informative video, Charlie. It will be a very busy TMD, excellent layout and I love the attention to detail which I strive for even in my small layout. The smallest of detail like a hand rail barrier to stop "someone" walking out from the fuel area into the path of and engine going to be cleaned! Luv it. Thanks again for taking the time to produce the video Charlie!
Thanks David, for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie
Hello Charlie. Your point relating to the relative size of oil storage facilities reminded me of the years when I had cause to regularly drive past the Tamworth storage depot. The silos there dwarfed the class 60s & their rakes of bogie tank wagons that delivered the liquid!
Thanks Stephen, folks don’t appreciate the real size of these monsters. Regards, Charlie
Another great update Charlie as ever, the TMD is looking stunning at the moment even before before it is "dressed" the wee adjustments you have done are spot on, keep this wonderful work going and inspiring us all..
That’s very kind of you to say so, Peter. Regards, Charlie
I think you have really captured the essence of a TMD , really excellent work especially some of those shots looking down between the sheds it reminds me of TMD I remember visiting years ago. Some great ideas to use for my own railway, thanks.
That’s very kind of you to say so A99. Regards, Charlie
another great video Charlie this is one of those layouts i could watch all the time and never get bored keep up the fab work look forward to your next installment
Thanks Geoffrey, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Well done Charlie
Certainly coming along very well.
Nick Australia
Thanks Nick, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
As informative, entertaining and inspirational as ever. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.
Thanks Anders, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
I did have my doubts when you removed the large shed, but once the other building were in place, it certainly makes a great deal of different. The fact that the majority of your traction is diesel makes the TMD much more realistic. As ever some additional tips and hints there as well which are always helpful. As you say hopefully better conditions to get out into the garage. Spring clean coming up!!
Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Yes, the old loco shed had to go in the end, it just didn’t fit in. Regards, Charlie
HI Charlie, looks great taking shape, the new TMD building layout looks much better.
Thanks Richard, I’m so pleased that you agree. Regards Charlie
Brilliant again Charlie. Currently making a TMD with very limited space due to my lack of available space at home. Trying to get all the buildings, head shunts and sheds inside a 1400x500 piece of plywood has been a challenge but thanks to these videos and your help it’s coming along nicely. Bit worried about tackling the lighting so looking forward to your lighting video, Andy.
Hi Andy, it sounds like you’re trying to cram too much into a small space. Please leave room for the scenery.
Regards Charlie
Very good Charlie, I'm never disappointed only informed - Tom
Thanks Tom, it’s great to have you onboard. Regards Charlie
Happy Easter to you and your family and all your subscribers
That’s most kind Geoffrey, and the same to you and yours. Regards, Charlie
Smashing stuff as ever, keep up the good work!
Thanks TK. Have a great Easter, Regards Charlie
YesI enjoyed this video Charlie. Like the flexibility you have in changing the design.
Thanks Charles, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie another interesting video and yes I do like how you've changed the look of the TMD. After seeing the west hill wagon works kit on a previous video I went out and purchased one myself. However I decided to ditch the bachmann shed and replaced it with the new railway laser lines kit and I'm so glad as you can see inside and appreciate both kits cheers Andy
Thanks Andy, Steve’s kit is just to modern for me. Regards Charlie
Great stuff love the way the layout evolves around the track plan. I have always had ideas that do much the same often it does not work, but end up with a workable layout.
Keep up the great work you are inspiring people of all ages and abilities to have a go.
Thank you so much for the heart warming comment. Regards, Charlie
Another entertaining video. I love the loco area. It’s coming along very nicely. Thank you for sharing.
You’re most welcome Bob.
Regards Charlie
The view through the tmd looking back towards the entrance looks fantastic. I can visualise it all finished and it will be amazing. Great stuff as usual Charlie. Rgds Martin
Thanks Martin, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Wonderful update, really clear in showing that it's not just nailing down some track and adding a tree and a building; there's a lot more to faithfully reproducing a functional railroad. All caught up on your videos, making this the first seasonal update I've seen in real time so to speak. Have a great weekend!
Thanks MM, that’s so kind. Regards, Charlie
Looking great, Thank you for sharing...
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Dave. Regards, Charlie
The TMD is starting to look good, it’s coming on nicely. I’ve done a MPD and used the wash plant and service point from Bachmann as well. I’ve installed LEDs in my service point and they look good. I’ve positioned them out of sight under the canopy above the dummy fluorescent lights. The LEDs illuminate the dummy lights and make them look as though they’re lit, I was quite pleased with the result.
So Charlie, as we’ve discussed before, you and I really do think alike in our layout designs, but here’s the thing…… When I did the lights for the service point, I needed to decide on a new colour standard for lights. As I use red/black for track, green for frogs and blue/yellow for my accessory bus, I decided to use orange and grey for the lights. So this is getting a bit spooky now 😂
Oh and one last thing, instead of your Heath Robinson waste pipe idea for your HDMI cable, you might want to Google D Line Trunking.
Thanks for another great video Charlie. Happy Easter to you and Margaret. Take care.
Thanks Bryan, for such a heartwarming comment. Yes our wire colour choices are quite scary. I shall certainly check out your tip regarding the trunking. Have a great Easter. Regards, Charlie
Looking good Charlie .As you say less is more .Think the whole TMD will look the part. Hope the eyes get better
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Yes my eyes are somewhat better today. Thank you. Regards Charlie
Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.
You’re most welcome Mike. Regards Charlie
i bought myself a cobalt dcc points motor just to learn and how to use it and that cause of you it made me decide to try one before invest in more
Do wait for my MP1 /MP5 video before any further decisions. Regards Charlie
Excellent up date Charlie I think you where right to go down the less is more route I am sure it will look amazing thankyou for the tips and video 👏
Thanks Mark, that’s very kind of you to say so mate. Regards, Charlie
Fascinating as always Charlie. Love your sense of humour….”what would you call it…er, carpentry” 😂
Unless of course you were a Carpenter! Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, nice to see you are talking 12v for DC supply. I have a multi amp 12v supply feeding a couple of voltage reduction modules to 5v for ‘Everard Junction’ pcb signal controllers and LEDs via resisters
Thanks Chris, I have similar control boards. Regards Charlie
Charlie looks great , I am very jealous. I wish I had some of your talent. I have learned a lot from watching you and you made a lot of things simpler to understand and have made it clear there is a lot more I need to learn.Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
There is no doubt in my mind that you have the talent, just not the confidence as yet. Regards, Charlie.
Happy Easter great video looking forward to seeing how you do the lights glad to see the layout coming along nicely
That’s very kind of you to say so, Clive. Regards, Charlie
coming from someone else who enjoys over engineering my layouts...
for my layout i use black/red for the DCC tracks, green for frogs, yellow/orange for 16vDC point motors/solenoid powering and blue/purple wires for DC3V lighting
i separate each "lighting district" with a cheap 16 relay board from ebay which train controller can command thanks to an arduino
each district then gets up to 16 buildings, each can be enabled or disabled easily allowing for a more realistic "working time" for if you assign day/night cycles to your layout
it also makes it very easy to balance your power requirements, since a 1 amp power supply can only handle around 50 leds, you can tell the arduinos to only allow 45 LEDs to be lit at any given time.
Thanks RR. I know nothing of arduino’s so perhaps it’s something I should study.
Is there an “Arduino’s for dummies”?
Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway actually yes there is!! I own it myself because my Significant other was interested!
they're really simple to understand.
considering your understanding of DCC/Digitrax components, you're already VERY well versed on the hardware side of things.
major benefit i found is that some relay boards use "shift register" which allow you to connect a MASSIVE amount to just one data bus, and still have instantaneous control over the entire system..
I have built ALL of my layout and control systems upon arduino, and the freedoms and flexibility is truly a godsend.
also, not bashing any major systems... (its hard to produce something indefinitely) but it means that you won't ever have to hunt for someone looking to get rid of a DS64 again (haha)
the biggest benefit I've found to arduino is the MASSIVE community behind it who almost ALWAYS have a better way to approach an issue that we may not have thought of.
im personally looking into making "clone" type boards for systems like digitrax who haven't announced a replacement for items like the ds64.
its a shame that such a nice product is gone, but it really opens the market back up for your hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts such as myself!
I love the way your TMD is taking shape, looking great Charlie 👍
Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie
MORNING CHAS....THIS OFFERING ,IN MY OPINON IS THE BEST ONE YET.....WE ALL KNOW AND LEARN IN THIS HOBBY THAT WE MAKE COCKUPS-I SURE DO! I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED YOUR WAY OF WORKING,I THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY ---NO GOOD TALKING B,S, IS IT.....THANK YOU AND HAVE A VERY HAPPY EASTER9LOOK OUT FOR THEY WABBITS!)
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Larry. Regards, Charlie
Great video Charlie, so much info. Very enjoyable ,looking forward to the progression of the TMD and the lighting video, lights and sound really bring a layout alive , have a great Easter
Thanks Colin. Enjoy your Easter sunshine. Regards Charlie
Perfect timing Charlie, I am configuring my TMD and have some of the same buildings but in N gauge. Unfortunately no shed interior available in N gauge from Westhill wagon works as yet. I really like the idea of the Y point. Always great content. Cheers
Thanks for Oaks, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie
Looking good Charlie the TMD with the traffic installed gives a 'realistic' feel and as you say once the clutter is added will be magnificent. Looking forward to the swift on the MTB point motor I use MP1's on my layout.
Thanks Arthur, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards, Charlie
Looking forward to your next episode.
No pressure on me, then mustang! Regards, Charlie
An excellent lesson in depot planning as Charlie dons his Civil Engineering hat. Sadly on my layout I do not have a engine shed but have had in the past and indeed the pitfalls are many.
Design and experiment plus the use of books and photography are so essential to the correct outcome.
I am looking forward to the lighting video. I am just at that phase, and so far there seem to be numerous solutions to the problem of variable lighting. I have a couple of vintage fibre optic lamps in my shed and I have been looking at the options available for lighting semaphore signals....in N Gauge.
A very happy Easter to you and all your subscribers, and if you no longer wish to be an overweight limbo dancer....lay off the eggs!!!!
Cheers, Bob
Thanks Bob, and great advice regarding the eggs! Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, your videos are great- really encouraging. For the lighting around the MPD look at the new DCC concepts system. You can’t dim them, as you mention, but you can turn them on/off over DCC which is, IMHO, even better, and they take power from the DCC too. The light quality and brightness seems spot on. It seems like an expensive system but given the larger number of lights that can be connected it’s OK.
Actually, I had considered it Dorset bear. However, I would rather have it running off a standard DC supply than my power bus. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, wow, a great update, and your TMD area is coming to life.
I look forward to your progress, and your upcoming videos on the new point motors, and lights.
I fully agree that we need to frequent the Model Railway shops so that they stay in business, nothing like seeing and handling a nice new piece of kit, than just seeing a photo on the web.
I hope you have a happy Easter, and don't eat too much chocolate, it makes getting under the layout that much harder.
Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Thanks Michael and I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. I collect the new point motors next week and my lighting components have arrived.
Have a great Easter . Regards Charlie
God I'd buy that shed I love it if it goes on the bay I'd certainly look to buy her.
Thanks Karl, but I don’t think that will go in the post. Regards, Charlie
Nice one Charlie. It's always great to see how things are going and evolving but for me anyway it's very educational as well. At some point I hope to build a layout that initially will be DC and use some 40+ year old stock that's been packed away for far more years than it deserved. Great stuff and once again thank you for sharing.
I’m so pleased that you find my videos. Interesting Anthony. Regards, Charlie
Thank you for another really enjoyable video and it seems the diesel depot area is really coming along. I've got the 4 road Bachmann shed for my early diesels as I had limited space and needed maximum storage capacity. I look forward to seeing your next video.
Thanks Simon, I’m pleased that you enjoyed it. The shed is a great construction but sadly a little outdated on mine. Regards Charlie.
Wonderful! I feel like either things are getting really wound up now, or just having shot off the line. It’s fun to see this part finally coming together, though as you said, about half way.
Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you are interested in the progress of this area. It is personally been a challenge beneath the board! Regards, Charlie
Thanks again.
You’re most welcome, Rob. Regards, Charlie.
Another excellent and informative video, keep up the good work Charlie.
Thanks William, that’s most kind.
Regards Charlie
Another of your enjoyable videos, mate. A very happy Easter to you and your good lady. Don't spend all weekend under the layout. Take some time to Easter Egg munch. Arthur
I’ve eaten too much chocolate to get back under the layout! Regards Charlie
Hi again, Charlie!
Love the spring review of your layout.
One thing I noticed, is that where you have a two bay engine shed, with a little yellow van, the road that the van will be on, might run into whatever building you use, for the above table switch motor further down the line.
You could obviously have the road make a right hand turn off table/scene, or handle it some other way
Hope that helps!
EB
You make an excellent point John. I shall check it out. Regards Charlie
TMD is looking great, can't wait to see the finished version.
Thanks Chris, nor can I!
Regards Charlie
Great video Charlie, really enjoyed this !!!. I'm in the process of developing my own small TMD so watching with keen interest. Enjoy your Easter !!!
Thanks Mark, I will hopefully I have given you a few pointers. Regards, Charlie
Very informative and interesting as always Charlie. One thing that it did make me wonder about was the presence of a signal box at a TMD. Wracking my brain back to time spent yomping around Old Oak Common, Cricklewood, Stratford, Shirebrook etc I cannot recall seeing a signal box but I can remember seeing lots of white hand point levers and ground frames operated by the shunters. Long long time ago and maybe I was too busy copping locos and watching out for shed foremen but that’s how I recall it.
I think you’re dead right regarding the signal box. I do have the levers ready for installation. But the lines on the other side, by the fuel tank area would require some form of signal and electric point operation. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, I agree and you could always pop over to Westerleigh and see how they do it.
Charlie brilliant again. Very informative. I used west hill wagon works "oo gauge 6ft batten light kit, a bit fiddly but worth the effort. Regards John
Thanks John, I have that kit, so fingers crossed. Any tips?
Regards Charlie
Just take your time lol!!!!
Very interesting video Charlie! I like the new ideas!! Thanks for sharing this video!! Cheers Onno.
You’re very welcome Onno.
Regards Charlie
Happy Easter Charlie
Always look forward to each episode.
Really motivating.
That TMD is going to look amazing.
Do you ever just go in there with a cuppa and play trains?!
Love it.
What lucky people we are to have this hobby.
AND people like yourself.
Stay safe.
Howard
Yes Howard, I do run my trains but normally to test either the loco performance, track testing or train reliably. Once satisfied, I do relax and watch supported with a cuppa.
Regards Charlie
Shocked you got rid of that lovely big shed! Rule 1 of course. Having said that, you can't really see loco's when they are in a shed of that size, better when they are outside. Thanks for interesting film.
I think that opening up the view, improved the overall site. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, great video, as usual. Personally, I'd have kept the 4-road shed at the TMD and used the new one at the branch terminus. I think that the bulk of the larger shed adds to the overall TMD scene and didn't make it overcrowded. The smaller shed would be more in keeping with a small terminus.
I do understand your point of you Stephen. However, with the larger shed removed, it opens up the view across the TMD. Regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway With or without the 4-road shed the whole scene is excellent! Can't wait to see it progress.
The TMD area looks much better like this! As to the code 75 point and tracks leading to the shed, that even adds to the realism in my humble opinion: storage tracks and sidings often have older track with lighter rail profiles. So your main lines look beefier and better maintained, just as in the real world. Well done ;)
Thanks JR, not many folks would have spotted that. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, great to see you in front of the viaduct, the back scene really does look perfect!!
In one way it's a shame to see that four lane shed go, but in another it opens up the layout and you can see more action (even if they aren't moving!!).
Looking forward to seeing the carpenter at work outside, just don't saw through the garden table!!
Have a great Easter weekend and good luck from Spain!!
Thanks David. Have a great Easter, regards Charlie
Great video , and the TMD is looking really good , and as I've worked at a BR TMD, the one at Brighton back in the past , so reminds me of that one and others I have visited , have a good Easter weekend too.
Thanks Ian, for your reassurance. Regards, Charlie
Nice update. The ESU uncoupler move looks and works nicely. I have been experimenting and trying to get the timing right with a small switcher. A bit tricky but it's fun to tinker with it. I'm hoping to get the sounds coordinated with the operation too and all the various logic worked out.
We do like these electronic puzzles. Regards, Charlie
Looks perfectly adequate to me.
Never a truer word, Bob. Regards, Charlie
You're certainly on to a winner!
That’s very kind of you to say so Johan.
Regards Charlie
Another great video and a very interesting one, thank you.
I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting rock ‘n’ roll. Regards, Charlie.
Absolutely love it Charlie
Thanks Daz, your too kind.
Regards Charlie
Always a pleasure Charlie... As I was gazing down the length of the developing yard, thinking of how well it was all coming together, I noticed that there were no overhead wires over the tracks. Obviously, there's no need for these as I imagine that the trains of the era that you're featuring in your layout, aside from the few steam locomotives still up and running, were largely if not entirely diesel so... no real surprises there.. but I wonder has anyone ever run trains that drew their power from overhead wires instead of through the tracks. Indeed I wonder if that are any manufacturers that produce or produced such layout sets and trains... and Yes as I type this post and prepare to send it, I know I could've easily Googled this question/thought but where'd be the fun in that?
Thanks NDV. Era that it is set in, and the west country location, means there are no overhead power supplies. (Thankfully). Regards Charlie
Thank you Charley for a great mix in this video. Lot´s going on and lots to be waiting for it seems. Hope you had a great easter and not so much crawling under your layout. Limbo dance is the best isent it.. 😅
Thanks LY, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video and my limbo dancing! Regards, Charlie
Dear Charlie, great vid, love the progress you’re achieving. Very interesting how you did the loco shed floor. Great choice for the Y turnout. Definitely will look into those Kadee electro magnetic uncouplers. Still think you could take a look at Tortoise’s remote turnout control accessory, for the points that have too little clearance over the helix. Looking forward to your next episodes, and the carpentry tutorial. Cheerio
Thanks Vincent but I need to try the MP5s for other subscribers. Regards Charlie
Hi charlie another interesting video watch with loco sheds and other buildings soon to have led lights l am also in the process of adding led lights to my 2 lane TMD loco shed l have just purchased a 6 strip led 12v with resistors built in and already pre wired for £2.50 incuding 1st class postage can’t wait for the lighting episode take care kind regards
Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield
That’s great news, Kevin, perhaps you ought to send me the link to yours.
Regards Charlie
Charlie, If it is of interest to you, I have some Quadrant Cable Cover at approx 25mm. If you let me know the height from "Layout top to shelf bottom, I will look to see if there is a piece that is the right length (or close to it) this may be better for asthetics than "Drainpipe". The cover is designed to allow you to put cables out through its surface as needed, its design is such that it is hinged on the right angle of the quadrant. This was also bought from the well know orange signed "Destroy It Yourself" store.
Sorry Richard, but I bought some D trunking. However, I always believed that DIY stood for don’t involve yourself! Regards, Charlie
Looking good on your plans, one thing though if you are unloading TTA's etc into storage tanks you will have a pump house to transfer the fuel from the tankers to the storage tanks.. Bachmann dione a nice one which I use on my TMD diorama.
Thanks Greg, I shall try to search out an example. Regards, Charlie
The TMD looks good Charlie. Once fully sceniced and with the addition of people, vehicles, ground signals etc etc it will really look the part.
It seems we both have our fingers crossed. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie another great update. Just to say that Block and Quale do a self adhesive trunking that is quarter round as they say or quadrant in old money, its £8 for a two meter length bit more than 34mm waste pipe but smaller and less work to fix to the wall.
Thanks Anne. When I went to B&Q, I had a good around but certainly didn’t find anything suitable. I’ll check out your recommendation. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway OOPS ! There's a fail right there forgot to change my RUclips login.
Thanks Rob !!
Nice round up Charlie thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it Mark. Regards Charlie
Nice video Charlie, must be nice to have so much room 👍
Thanks Alan, yes, I am rather fortunate. Regards, Charlie
Great update Charlie. I've just installed my first cobalt point motor. It was a real struggle as I can't raise my baseboards so had to screw them in from underneath. Would be better if these motors had a full round screw hole rather than just a recess in the plastic top. So I'll be really interested when you review other motors as other parts of my layout have limited space below the tracks.
I think that the MP1 or MP5 will suit your needs. Regards Charlie
Great to see the changes to the TMD ! , shame to see the 4 lane shed go and I’m sure it wasn’t an easy decision as it was on the original Chadwick but I do like the openness now and great to see your thought process through the changes. Some great tips I will try and think about when I start on my own TMD . Thanks for another great update 👍
Thanks Lee, I’m so pleased that you found a video interesting. Regards Charlie
Another good one Charlie. Looking forward to seeing 'scenicfied'
Thanks Neil, that’s a mountain that must be tackled soon . Regards Charlie
Don't forget to add a bright flickering blue LED in the engine shed to look like welding is going on. On a switch and not for too long, just a fun effect.
Thanks for the tip, Andy. Regards, Charlie.
Charlie - just a thought.... You can get wireless HDMI senders and receivers which draw power from the TV (receiver) and the PC (sender). If you used one of those, you would only need to get power to the TV and not have the faff of losing that cable down the corner.
A great tip Alan but I’m already there.
Regards Charlie
Loved the video. It really is coming on well. Great work.
Thanks Les, I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting mate. Regards, Charlie
Happy Easter to you and yours Charlie
Excellent video as usual very informative
Thanks David, I do hope that your Easter break is successful also. Regards Charlie
Really enjoyed that video Charlie. Have a good Easter 🐣
Thanks Tim, enjoy your holiday too. Regards Charlie
Brilliant stuff as normal Charlie!
Thanks Rick, that’s very kind. Regards Charlie
Love seeing the progession on the TMD, another great video, Charlie 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Jeff.
Awesome Charlie, another great update for your followers. While writing this, I was already wondering where the monitor went, but here it is again.
As for the wiring system, you mentioned that you've used red and black so far for the DCC. If I may do a suggestion, I would say using yellow and brown for + and - for the DC power.
I love your enduring enthousiasm, but also the fact that you show the mistakes you make and have made in the past. Thank you for your authenticity and your relaxing way of showing each steps you do to continue your model railroad journey.
You mentioned you will use an MTB MP5 point motor and you will publish a swift for that soon. Could you also do a comparison between the tortoise and the MP5? As you say you are a fan of the Tortoise, while I personally like the MTB point motors myself.
Have yourself a happy Easter weekend and take care. Kind regards from The Netherlands, Richard's Model Railway
Hi Richard, yes, indeed I will compare those two types of point motor. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie you may like to know the Bachmann single road shed you got is based on Peterborough’ depot and the pipes on the outside wall are actually the fuel lines for the loco’s so no other fuelling points would be required
But the Bachmann one is more suited to fuelling DMU’s
Thanks for the updates Bob Latham
Thanks for the info Bob, much appreciated. I had heard that it was designed around the DMU, however, I’ll use a little poetic license!
Regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway well rule 1 always applies 😊
Well, As a good French man living in America, I had to check where is Summerset. My knowledge of England stops at Hasting 1066 (barely kidding). So you are Welsh, and I am Breton which happens to be the same Gaelic people. So, we have two common relations. Model railroad and the Gaelic origin (that is you really are from Welsh, of course.) I did mention your site to a couple new to the hobby, RGJTrains and they did subscribe. I believe that you are one of the best around. You did fantastique progresses on the layout.
Thanks C069, i’m so pleased that you find my channel interesting. No I am not Welsh, Somerset is in the south-west of England. Regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway OK, I guess I have a lot to learn about England since Hasting 1066. This was a good year wasn't it.
Snap. I get tree pollen hay fever at this time of year. Really irritating. Great video as always Charlie.
Thanks Widey, have a great Easter.
Regards Charlie
Charlie, the Bachmann two-lane engine shed has a Clock above and between the doors, surely that end should be the front, I only hope you have not glued it down. Thanks for the Spring Update. Martin. (Thailand)
Hi Martin, yes I am aware of the clock. However I dislike it because the time doesn’t change and I’m trying to find a ladies watch that might fit into its housing. Regards Charlie