Yet another informative evideo Charlie, pick up some very useful tips when I lay my track down,thanks really y enjoy every episode,cant wait for the next one
Charlie, your blog is the only good RUclips recommendation I've received all week. Everything else was about terrifying political madness. Thank you for saving my (and others') sanity with one of your enjoyable railway modelling videos. - Rick
Charley the new line looks great ! Love the way this is coming together. I think because it is a “country scene” - rock wall would be best. Brick is more inner city style wall ! Keep up the good work - can’t wait to see what you choose ! Thanks again for a wonderful video- especially when the carts got away and rolled down the hill !
@@ChadwickModelRailway I'm not a modeller, Charlie, but I was briefly in my (faraway) adolescence. I'm still fascinated by model trains and you are the leading site as far as I can judge! As far as I'm aware, you don't often go into your garage for the show, and so one doesn't get a feel for where you might live. I had a completely different picture imagined. So many sparrows!
Yet another great episode, thanks Charlie. Good choice on the Bowstring bridge. I think the stone retaining walls would be more suitable than the brick, but as always, your layout your choice. Hopefully the boss may let me start my own layout in the next few weeks after I complete the promised decorating………. Thanks for continuing to motivate and inspire, keep it up. Cheers.
Another great video, Charlie. The camera view on the front of the loco is fantastic. It's amazing that we can all place ourselves into that model world.
Hi again Charlie Thanks for a very entertaining video as always. Love the little tips that seem so obvious but only when you show us. Bridge looks spot on Prefer the stone finish rather than the brick . I wish I could slip track into the adjoining fishplates as easy as you! Look forward to every second Thursday. Good stuff mate. Stay safe. Howard
Thanks Charlie for another interesting video. I think the bridge you chose works very well in your layout, and I personally would go with the stone card for the walls.
I'm really enjoying seeing the layout develop piece by piece, for the time being I have to model railroad vicariously through RUclips. I can't wait to see how the rail line looks when the the yard is laid out!
Charlie, I am not a model railroader! But I have watched most of your videos because I enjoy them so much. I’m glad you chose this bridge over the other one. And I would go with the gray stone versus the brick retaining wall. Thank you from New Hampshire USA!
I'd go with the brick wall. It gives a bit of scenic continuity and creates the history that the Chadwick Directors got a really good bargain price from the quarry that supplied the original bricks for that first wall.
Good stuff Charlie very interesting. I think the retaining walls should match with those in the cutting coming up from the helix, in real life they would all have been built at the same time. So a grey colour rather than brown. Cheers
Great stuff. Good to see it coming on. However… time to get your self some cut resistant gloves!Typically £8.00 or less from Amazon, it will be the best thing you buy all year. I tend to wear just one, on the hand that is holding whatever you are cutting, since the one holding the knife is unlikely to be damaged unless you are putting some serious effort into it when anything can happen😮 (plus, there’s always a second waiting for when you put one down and forget where). Absolutely essential for those of us ‘of a certain age’ who tend to be on Aspirin or extreme blood thinners.
Wonder how many people watch your output who are not Railway modellers. I am one of those, but fascinated by your journey creating your magnificent layout. I was a bit concerned when the triplets rolled rolled back down, but thought, the derailers will stop them going back on to the main line... oooops! 😂
Thanks David, and you’re certainly not alone on viewers that have no model railway of their own. I take it as a massive privilege to entertain people. Regards, Charlie
Another excellent video, thanks Charlie. your modelling skill are great and have helped me so much in building my layout. Your layout, to-date, is brilliant and the goods yard build is getting every so nearer YAY! Your wall building advice has helped me to construct a support around a raised canal lock with a bit of river each end ( Scale Scenes). Thanks again and keep the smashing videos coming!
Charlie...Liverpool Kev here...I just love your videos...I have two layouts Harbour scene 009 and countryside 00..work in progress...I am in awe of your of your electrical skills...I haven't got a clue by comparison...Only one suggestion...Please call the vet to your collapsed cow next to the viaduct haha...Thanks so much Charlie....Liverpool Kev
Just a technical detail Charlie: metal bridges of any kind expand/ contract so they sit on a special type of support. One side on rollers - other side fixed. Never directly on the abutments. It's a detail worth checking out that adds to the realism you are after I believe. The grade of the incline looks rather steep to but seems OK with diesel traction & given train length. Did you test this with a steam engine ? Double heading could be fun & interesting in an ops session. Success!
Hi Charlie, have you considered making the stone walls out of glue using the plastic molds, then painting the yourself. The glue is very pliable to conform to the curves
Tools: The Stanley knife is ubiquitous and well-known. However, for bulk destruction of styrene sheet, the extendible "snap blade" cutters are hugely effective. Also: A box of Disposable gloves (laytex or non-laytex as allergies allow) is super handy for painting and gluing things and not needing to repeatedly wash up ones hand. Bridge: Look is smashing, a well-done job of it. Mind, bridges often want fiddling about with, and it's sore tempting to fit the wiring up with some sort of disconnect. Embankment: Variety is the spice of life. Railroads, like Rome, are seldom built in a day, so, it's very prototypical to see several sorts of "solutions" for things like embankments. So the small brick on card might be a good choice. As you note, it will want pilasters of some sort. Perhaps "hard" foam carves as heavy stone block pilasters might be a direction to take. Might be worth having a go at two "levels" of retaining walls on the embankment, too. Perhaps changing along the long, long curve of it, to help visually break the thing up. Dunno.
When using a Stanley knife, I found it a good idea to wear a butchers glove - metal and like chain mail. Likewise when using a Dremel with a cutting disk. I write from experience!
The weekend is off on to fantastic start when Charlie uploads a new video about Chadwick. Many good and helpful tips for an amateur like me. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.
The problem I found when painting flexi track before laying it was when you bend it exposes the bare metal that was behind the plastic chairs as shown at 19:26 . Best to mask the surrounding area then paint after the track is laid.
Charlie! This was super motivating for me on my own layout. Thank you so much for yet another good video. Personally I love brick 👍🏻 Best regards, Thomas, aka GWR division Tromsø
Thanks Charlie, its great to see you doing some good old basic construction with track laying. At the age of 57, I am new to this with a second-hand set of DC locos. I'm not really into modelling but love to tinker with what i find to create a layout, after all, its not a cheap hobby. Its great to see the issues you come across and dare i say, create and how you get round them. I've currently just made a raised section that then circles around my layout and comes back down into the inner loop. So seeing your getting on with yours gives food for thought. I would go for the brick effect to cover the walls, personal choice, but with such a large area, it would give it defecation. Not that the size of your layout needs more encouragement. All the best and keep up the good work. Hi to Mrs B, she must be very understanding. PS, i began to wonder if your good lady did exist, a bit like Arthur Dailey and 'her indoors', but watching one of your past clips, she was seen coming in and out quickly on a sped up seen when you was putting up some back scene.
I imagine you know this channel - Renaud Yver - but if not the film he put up 2 months ago is interesting in it's use of a helix. He has various parts of his layout at different heights. And if you watch the whole thing, he's very much into digital control systems too. In French unfortunately.
Thanks Charlie,being a Dental Prothetist ( technician) I used dental plaster all my life, hands are good for smoothing, and if it’s going off too quick use scotchbrite pad with water, if you want the plaster to set quickly add salt, Love watching your videos. I watch on a smart TV and message on mobile. Again thanks Charlie.
4:52 "Knives don't only cut plastic": There are rulers that have a raised strip about 7mm square along their middles to make sure that your fingers are nowhere near the pencil, or in this case, cutting edge. I think they only come in plastic, but it wouldn't take more than a few minutes and a streak of epoxy resin to improve your flat steel ruler.
Your tips are so helpful Charlie! Love the simple mirror idea, which I have seen in other applications like car bodywork and detailing, but it really does work and saves time and gives the best results. Looking forward to the Class 25 making it all the way!
One can never have too many foam sheets. For cutting thin styrene sheets I use meat cutting shears instead of using my stanley knife. I glue the cork directly to the Woodland Scenics foam incline ramps. Never had a problem. Greetings from snowy Colorado springs. Big snowstorm last night.
Charlie interesting use of the mirror I use a mixture of a laser line for long sections of straight track and or a meter rule which I place against the side of the track this can also be used on its side positioned on the rail to check for dips or bumps. With regards to the retaining wall for a wall of such height it would be constructed in engineering bricks due to the forces involved, would think the use of stone which matches the other wall would be more appropriate
Another great video Charlie, just so happens I’m doing inclines like yours at the moment so the plasticard tip was great! Perhaps the stone wall for your layout. Cheers, Apples
When the wagons uncoupled I thought you were going to bu ild a hump yard. You're right about Stanley being able to cut any thing. They do including skin. Bill.
You could always have a mix of retaining wall and original rock faces left after being blasted out of the hillside when the cutting was built. Such cuttings would not always need retaining walls.
@ChadwickModelRailway Fair enough! I was back on the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh line today and the cuttings between Philipston and Winchburgh have a fine mix of stone retaining walls, rock face, blue, and red brick walls and brick patches in the the stone and rock. There is also a lot of wire mesh, but that wouldn't be prototypical with your chosen period.😀
Really enjoy watching your videos. Always something interesting to watch. As an alternative to those Tamiya weathering sets you can get eye shadow makeup sets with 20 natural (various light to dark shades of browns and rusts) for about £4.40. I have used them to weather model tank kits and diorama scenery and they work in exactly the same way as the Tamiya sets do. Also, that Hobbycraft paint is very good for base coating scenery, £1 seems a stupid price.
I am glad getting the track down first, it will need to be tested and run so you can be shore it run as planned. Well we both ken that never happens. Great video.
What is the gradient ?
Hi R Talbot, thanks for asking so nicely!
The gradient is 3% or 1.7°. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Sorry Charlie. I was in a hurry.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll be more verbose and polite next time !
A great job Charlie, and I like your girder bridge on the branch line.
Thanks mate, must confess is one of my favourite parts too. Regards Charlie.
If only the Forth Rail Bridge was that easy to repaint 😂
They just need a bigger can of Halfords red primer.
@@ChadwickModelRailway
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And a few massive cave trolls 🧌
Yet another informative evideo Charlie, pick up some very useful tips when I lay my track down,thanks really y enjoy every episode,cant wait for the next one
Thanks Steve, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, your blog is the only good RUclips recommendation I've received all week. Everything else was about terrifying political madness. Thank you for saving my (and others') sanity with one of your enjoyable railway modelling videos. - Rick
Thanks Rick, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Charley the new line looks great ! Love the way this is coming together. I think because it is a “country scene” - rock wall would be best. Brick is more inner city style wall ! Keep up the good work - can’t wait to see what you choose ! Thanks again for a wonderful video- especially when the carts got away and rolled down the hill !
Thanks Geoff, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I must confess I am spending a little more time looking into the rock option. Regards Charlie
How lovely to hear all those birds in your garden!
Thanks Nick, you’re the 1st to ever notice. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway I'm not a modeller, Charlie, but I was briefly in my (faraway) adolescence. I'm still fascinated by model trains and you are the leading site as far as I can judge!
As far as I'm aware, you don't often go into your garage for the show, and so one doesn't get a feel for where you might live.
I had a completely different picture imagined. So many sparrows!
Thanks Charlie , I love these track laying episodes and I would go with the gray stone
Thanks, Paul , and yes, the Grey stone it is. Charlie
Cheers Charlie another enjoyable video whilst having a bacon butty and a cuppa
Dave, you’re making me hungry. Regards, Charlie
Last minute stuff is always good 😊..
It just shows that we’re all human Frankkie. Regards, Charlie
Well done Charlie, only you can make gluing down some plasticard and cork so interesting. 👍
Thanks Alan, that’s very kind. Regards Charlie
It's true Charlie you have a wonderful knack of making things interesting@@ChadwickModelRailway
@6:46 ... I'd hang onto that Hattons mug, you never know it might just now become a collectors item one day !!
A sound investment!
Can’t wait to cash it in!!
Regards Charlie
Always a great way to start my Saturday morning. Your video got me out of bed snd down to the basement to continue work on my O gauge layout.
Yet another great episode, thanks Charlie. Good choice on the Bowstring bridge. I think the stone retaining walls would be more suitable than the brick, but as always, your layout your choice. Hopefully the boss may let me start my own layout in the next few weeks after I complete the promised decorating………. Thanks for continuing to motivate and inspire, keep it up. Cheers.
We both suffer from the pressures EL.
I now, devote every second Tuesday to household maintenance. Regards, Charlie
Once again great video, loving the journey with this build
Thanks QJ, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie
good job
Thanks, Mark, regards, Charlie
Another fantastic video, Charlie.
Thanks Mark, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
You always have good ideas.
Rest assured Glenn, not always. Regards, Charlie
A great basic but necessary instruction video on track laying - anybody would think you had done it before!!!
Sometimes Arthur, just have to give it a go! Regards Charlie
glad your video came out today. I thought it was late.
It was a rush George, but back on time. Regards, Charlie
Another great video, Charlie. The camera view on the front of the loco is fantastic. It's amazing that we can all place ourselves into that model world.
Thanks Ian, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Very enjoyable video Charlie. Liked the drivers eye view's. All the best.
Thanks mate, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie
Another masterclass in track laying and design - thank you; gives such encouragement to building your own layout.
Thanks Alex, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Thanks Charlie for another great video. I think stone rather than brick for the retaining walls given the length of them.
Thanks Ed, you’re probably right.
Regards Charlie
Hi again Charlie
Thanks for a very entertaining video as always.
Love the little tips that seem so obvious but only when you show us. Bridge looks spot on
Prefer the stone finish rather than the brick . I wish I could slip track into the adjoining fishplates as easy as you!
Look forward to every second Thursday.
Good stuff mate.
Stay safe.
Howard
@@howardavins9234 thanks Howard, that’s really kind of you to say so mate. Regards, Charlie
Very informative Charlie 😂😂😂❤
Thanks Robert, so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie
Thanks Charlie for another interesting video. I think the bridge you chose works very well in your layout, and I personally would go with the stone card for the walls.
Thanks Dave, your choice is very welcomed. Take care mate, regards, Charlie
Great progess Charlie.Your stories are always fun and interesting when you play fettler.
My vote is for the stone.
Thanks Steve, and I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Regards, Charlie
Well done Charlie. Nice explanation
Thanks RB, much appreciated.
Regards Charlie
You really do know how to put an entertaining video together: infortainment par excellence!
That incline adds interest/play value.
Thanks, Stephen, that’s most kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway Still think using both bridges would've been interesting!
I'm really enjoying seeing the layout develop piece by piece, for the time being I have to model railroad vicariously through RUclips. I can't wait to see how the rail line looks when the the yard is laid out!
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you can join me on my journey. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, I am not a model railroader! But I have watched most of your videos because I enjoy them so much. I’m glad you chose this bridge over the other one. And I would go with the gray stone versus the brick retaining wall. Thank you from New Hampshire USA!
Thanks Dean, that’s very kind of you to share your thoughts. Regards, Charlie
hi Charlie stone covering for your bridge supports Neil
I think you’re bang on the money, Neil. Regards, Charlie
Authentic guy
Thanks Dermot, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie
I am always fascinated by your patience, dexterity, and care taken with every aspect of the evolution and construction of Chadwick and District.
Thanks librarian that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Thanks for another great entertaining video - and no Hattons or Bachmann stuff. Well done.
Thanks John, there’s enough depression as it is! Regards, Charlie
I love the “engineer’s view”!!!!
Thanks HW, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Nice Charlie🎉, regards Elizabeth
Thanks T00, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
I'd go with the brick wall. It gives a bit of scenic continuity and creates the history that the Chadwick Directors got a really good bargain price from the quarry that supplied the original bricks for that first wall.
That’s an excellent point Terrence. Regards, Charlie
Good job mate.Cheers from overseas the United States
Many thanks from across the pond. Regards, Charlie
Good stuff Charlie very interesting. I think the retaining walls should match with those in the cutting coming up from the helix, in real life they would all have been built at the same time. So a grey colour rather than brown.
Cheers
Thanks Jonathan, grey stone it is.
Regards Charlie
Another great update Charlie looking forward to the next one
Thanks Dean, it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie
Nice to see stead progress is being made. I have nearly completed board 1 of 15, The videos have been helpful. Thanks
Thanks Wayne, I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful.
Thank you Charlie for another great episode, always a pleasure to watch
Thanks Rodney, so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie
Progress! The Nightmare of Laying Track! Always enjoy your videos, Charlie! Well done! Thanks!
That’s very kind of you to say to Pat. Regards, Charlie
Given a choice of brick or stone (assuming the prototype railway allows a choice) I choose stone. Mis-alignments are not so obvious 😉
Now that’s a very interesting point. And one which I haven’t considered. Regards, Charlie
Great stuff. Good to see it coming on. However… time to get your self some cut resistant gloves!Typically £8.00 or less from Amazon, it will be the best thing you buy all year. I tend to wear just one, on the hand that is holding whatever you are cutting, since the one holding the knife is unlikely to be damaged unless you are putting some serious effort into it when anything can happen😮 (plus, there’s always a second waiting for when you put one down and forget where).
Absolutely essential for those of us ‘of a certain age’ who tend to be on Aspirin or extreme blood thinners.
Thanks Dorset Bear, something well worth considering. Regards, Charlie
Wonder how many people watch your output who are not Railway modellers. I am one of those, but fascinated by your journey creating your magnificent layout. I was a bit concerned when the triplets rolled rolled back down, but thought, the derailers will stop them going back on to the main line... oooops! 😂
Thanks David, and you’re certainly not alone on viewers that have no model railway of their own. I take it as a massive privilege to entertain people. Regards, Charlie
I also wondered what happened to the catch points....
Another excellent video, thanks Charlie. your modelling skill are great and have helped me so much in building my layout.
Your layout, to-date, is brilliant and the goods yard build is getting every so nearer YAY!
Your wall building advice has helped me to construct a support around a raised canal lock with a bit of river each end ( Scale Scenes).
Thanks again and keep the smashing videos coming!
Thanks David, it’s comments, such as yours and make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie
Charlie...Liverpool Kev here...I just love your videos...I have two layouts Harbour scene 009 and countryside 00..work in progress...I am in awe of your of your electrical skills...I haven't got a clue by comparison...Only one suggestion...Please call the vet to your collapsed cow next to the viaduct haha...Thanks so much Charlie....Liverpool Kev
Thanks Kev, it might be beef for lunch next Sunday!
Coming along very well, Charlie your layout is absolutely amazing your knowledge is much appreciated by so many railway modelers best regards Mark
That’s very kind of you to say so, Mark. Regards, Charlie
Hj Charlie
I enjoyed the video very much
You inspired to get on with my layout
Thanks Mark, I’m so pleased that I’ve given you a little push in the right direction. Regards Charlie
Just a technical detail Charlie: metal bridges of any kind expand/ contract so they sit on a special type of support. One side on rollers - other side fixed. Never directly on the abutments. It's a detail worth checking out that adds to the realism you are after I believe. The grade of the incline looks rather steep to but seems OK with diesel traction & given train length. Did you test this with a steam engine ? Double heading could be fun & interesting in an ops session. Success!
Thanks Phil, yes I did do some testing on the incline and it does seem okay. Regards, Charlie
I love trips round the railway. I enjoy all of your projects. however, I love best the scenics. Thanks Charlie.
Thanks Kevin, hopefully you’ll soon be sick of the scenic videos. Regards Charlie
Great! Good to see it!
Thanks Andrew, much appreciated mate. Regards, Charlie
Excellent
Thanks four oaks, regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, have you considered making the stone walls out of glue using the plastic molds, then painting the yourself. The glue is very pliable to conform to the curves
No I hadn’t Jeff, however, I am thinking of using some rock molds. Regards, Charlie
Brilliant video Charlie
Thanks Mels, I’m so pleased that you found it enjoyable. Regards Charlie
Tools: The Stanley knife is ubiquitous and well-known. However, for bulk destruction of styrene sheet, the extendible "snap blade" cutters are hugely effective.
Also: A box of Disposable gloves (laytex or non-laytex as allergies allow) is super handy for painting and gluing things and not needing to repeatedly wash up ones hand.
Bridge: Look is smashing, a well-done job of it. Mind, bridges often want fiddling about with, and it's sore tempting to fit the wiring up with some sort of disconnect.
Embankment: Variety is the spice of life. Railroads, like Rome, are seldom built in a day, so, it's very prototypical to see several sorts of "solutions" for things like embankments. So the small brick on card might be a good choice. As you note, it will want pilasters of some sort. Perhaps "hard" foam carves as heavy stone block pilasters might be a direction to take. Might be worth having a go at two "levels" of retaining walls on the embankment, too. Perhaps changing along the long, long curve of it, to help visually break the thing up. Dunno.
Excellent suggestions mate, and much appreciated. Regards, Charlie
Another classic Chas thank you
You’re most welcome, John. Regards, Charlie.
Awesome Video Charlie
Thanks Christopher, that’s most kind.
Bridge is looking good Charlie! Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Mark, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
When using a Stanley knife, I found it a good idea to wear a butchers glove - metal and like chain mail. Likewise when using a Dremel with a cutting disk. I write from experience!
Thanks Geoff, that’s something worth looking into. Regards, Charlie
I like the brick retaining wall.
The jury is still out on this one Chris. Regards, Charlie
you have given me some great ideas
I’m so pleased Fred. Regards Charlie
Blimey Charlie, your garage is tidier than my house 😂
But hopefully you haven’t got mice in yours, unlike our garage.
Regards Charlie
Just watching you paint the bow bridge. I use a cheap cake icing turntable so I dont have to touch the item I am painting.
A great tip Richard. Regards Charlie
The weekend is off on to fantastic start when Charlie uploads a new video about Chadwick. Many good and helpful tips for an amateur like me. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.
Thanks Anders, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie
light gray bricks look so much better in that area
I think you’re right, Mark. Regards, Charlie
Great video Charlie, found it very interesting. Cheers Greg
Thanks Greg, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie
The problem I found when painting flexi track before laying it was when you bend it exposes the bare metal that was behind the plastic chairs as shown at 19:26 . Best to mask the surrounding area then paint after the track is laid.
I take your point Vivian, but at least most of it is done. Regards, Charlie
I like the stone for the retaining walls
I think that you’re right Chaz. Regards, Charlie
Great video Charlie as always, layout looks great
Thanks Richard, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie
Another excellent video Charlie; topped off with that beautiful throaty roar of the ‘25 towards the end of the video.
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Charlie!
This was super motivating for me on my own layout.
Thank you so much for yet another good video.
Personally I love brick 👍🏻
Best regards,
Thomas, aka GWR division Tromsø
Thanks Thomas, I’m so pleased that you found it inspiring. Regards Charlie.
Thanks Charlie, its great to see you doing some good old basic construction with track laying. At the age of 57, I am new to this with a second-hand set of DC locos. I'm not really into modelling but love to tinker with what i find to create a layout, after all, its not a cheap hobby. Its great to see the issues you come across and dare i say, create and how you get round them. I've currently just made a raised section that then circles around my layout and comes back down into the inner loop. So seeing your getting on with yours gives food for thought. I would go for the brick effect to cover the walls, personal choice, but with such a large area, it would give it defecation. Not that the size of your layout needs more encouragement.
All the best and keep up the good work. Hi to Mrs B, she must be very understanding.
PS, i began to wonder if your good lady did exist, a bit like Arthur Dailey and 'her indoors', but watching one of your past clips, she was seen coming in and out quickly on a sped up seen when you was putting up some back scene.
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie (and Margaret)!
Very well done. The cab view with the camera really did show how well you laid the track. Thanks for sharing your techniques. Cheers - Larry.
Thanks Larry, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Don’t forget the check rails in the four foot over the bridge!!
Thanks, Paul, and actually I had. Regards, Charlie
Looking good well done
Thanks Michael, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
I imagine you know this channel - Renaud Yver - but if not the film he put up 2 months ago is interesting in it's use of a helix. He has various parts of his layout at different heights. And if you watch the whole thing, he's very much into digital control systems too.
In French unfortunately.
Many thanks, I shall certainly check it out. Regards, Charlie
Thanks Charlie,being a Dental Prothetist ( technician) I used dental plaster all my life, hands are good for smoothing, and if it’s going off too quick use scotchbrite pad with water, if you want the plaster to set quickly add salt, Love watching your videos. I watch on a smart TV and message on mobile.
Again thanks Charlie.
Thanks Dom, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie
4:52 "Knives don't only cut plastic": There are rulers that have a raised strip about 7mm square along their middles to make sure that your fingers are nowhere near the pencil, or in this case, cutting edge. I think they only come in plastic, but it wouldn't take more than a few minutes and a streak of epoxy resin to improve your flat steel ruler.
How there is an interesting safety suggestion Neil. Many thanks, regards, Charlie
Excellent video Charlie. Really enjoyable to watch.
Thanks Jon, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Your tips are so helpful Charlie! Love the simple mirror idea, which I have seen in other applications like car bodywork and detailing, but it really does work and saves time and gives the best results. Looking forward to the Class 25 making it all the way!
Thanks Andy, so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Perhaps the light really is at the end of the tunnel. Regards, Charlie
Go for the Battleship grey coloured supporting walls.
Will make you feel at home from your Navy days
Now you’re just trying to put me off! Regards, Charlie
One can never have too many foam sheets.
For cutting thin styrene sheets I use meat cutting shears instead of using my stanley knife.
I glue the cork directly to the Woodland Scenics foam incline ramps. Never had a problem.
Greetings from snowy Colorado springs. Big snowstorm last night.
The main reason I used the plastic sheets, was to extend the width of the polystyrene incline. Regards, Charlie
Charlie interesting use of the mirror I use a mixture of a laser line for long sections of straight track and or a meter rule which I place against the side of the track this can also be used on its side positioned on the rail to check for dips or bumps. With regards to the retaining wall for a wall of such height it would be constructed in engineering bricks due to the forces involved, would think the use of stone which matches the other wall would be more appropriate
Thanks Gary, an interesting point regarding the engineers brick. Regards, Charlie
Stone or even better Rock (If you can get it). That would be the nation's supply of bricks for the year!
Thanks for the interesting suggestion, Chris. Regards, Charlie.
Another great video Charlie thanks for making such great content for the community
Thanks Southern railway that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Very nice Charlie. I like your use of the plastic card. Ir's an e xcellent idea. Thank you.
Thanks Nick, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Stone!!
Indeed. Regards, Charlie.
Another great video Charlie, just so happens I’m doing inclines like yours at the moment so the plasticard tip was great! Perhaps the stone wall for your layout. Cheers, Apples
Thanks Apples, and good luck with your project. Regards, Charlie
Thanks Charlie, another, nice, relaxing chat around your layout.
.... I also use my trusty Bachmann Class 24 sound for track testing.
Thanks Andrew, it’s a cool old loco. Regards, Charlie
When the wagons uncoupled I thought you were going to bu ild a hump yard. You're right about Stanley being able to cut any thing. They do including skin. Bill.
Thanks Bill, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie
Great video very informative the bridge looked good thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for tuning in Clive. Regards, Charlie
Both the brick and stone look good. I would coin toss for the answer!
The stone seems to be gathering the most votes. Regards, Charlie
Thanks for sharing mistakes and all
That’s my job Richard!
Regards, Charlie
You could always have a mix of retaining wall and original rock faces left after being blasted out of the hillside when the cutting was built. Such cuttings would not always need retaining walls.
An excellent point John, however, I’m thinking of using rock faces on the opposing side. Regards, Charlie
@ChadwickModelRailway Fair enough! I was back on the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh line today and the cuttings between Philipston and Winchburgh have a fine mix of stone retaining walls, rock face, blue, and red brick walls and brick patches in the the stone and rock. There is also a lot of wire mesh, but that wouldn't be prototypical with your chosen period.😀
Really enjoy watching your videos. Always something interesting to watch. As an alternative to those Tamiya weathering sets you can get eye shadow makeup sets with 20 natural (various light to dark shades of browns and rusts) for about £4.40. I have used them to weather model tank kits and diorama scenery and they work in exactly the same way as the Tamiya sets do. Also, that Hobbycraft paint is very good for base coating scenery, £1 seems a stupid price.
Thanks Glenn, yes, those paints are ridiculously cheap. Regards, Charlie
I use the straight tracksetta for the straight sections, but is could be longer, Maybe a club member could make some longer ones
Yes Ted, am I also find that my one is very tight once the track is painted. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie. Like the progress up to the freight yard. But I thought you had installed a catch point to stop the loose trucks going onto the main line!
Indeed, I had Gerald, if only had thrown the point. However, there would still have been carnage in the signal box! Regards, Charlie
I am glad getting the track down first, it will need to be tested and run so you can be shore it run as planned. Well we both ken that never happens. Great video.
Thanks Carlton, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie