May I be the first, though undoubtedly not the last, to congratulate you on your 10 million views milestone. This video, as ever, is so very useful which helps explain why your channel is so successful. Thank you Charlie.
Thanks Will, that’s very kind of you to say so mate. I find it all a bit bewildering really. But it’s so fulfilling to be part of such a happy community. Regards Charlie
Nice to see the marriage of old fashioned piano wire control with a state of the art digital motor. It used to be recommended to include an 'Omega Loop" _Ω_ bend in the piano wire which would take up any excess pressure (or perhaps deliver a bit more positive pressure) depending on how it was adjusted. This might help anyone who finds their points don't throw completely. Also, of course, users of different designs of point motor need to use a "momentary" or "passing contact" switch to avoid burning out the coils if power is left on - although using a Capacitance Discharge Unit (CDU) with those can protect against any faulty switches. 10,000,001 congratulations! Mike
Just got my first MP1 working on my new small shunting layout. Followed your video and it worked first time. Many thanks Charlie and thanks also to James at DCC Train Automation for all the patient and helpful advice over the phone pre purchase.
Brilliant presentation with all the details I will need to mount my three MP-5s on top of my duckunder. I did the the channels with a Dremel router attachment and bit. It came out better than expected.
Very very very interesting Charlie, I’ve never quite liked the idea of surface mounted point motors, wow I am so behind the times !!! I never even knew they made slow action surfaces mounted motors !! Lol - I’m still not totally sold on them because of the need to hide the travel and have some kind of structure to cover it - But they certainly have there place in our wonderful Modeling world - thanks Charlie, great video PS no surprise to me (and others) you’ve reached all those viewers - your in all likelihood the best model railway videos on the internet - brilliant 👍
Congrats on your achievement. I’ve been running my layout with these motors for 3 years. No adjustments required, no failures. Springs left in. FWIW, you’ve actually missed a trick… similarly I have a couple of these motors that couldn’t go directly below the point but they have been “surface mounted”… just not the top surface. I used wire bent in a a shape in order to keep the motor underneath the baseboard and mounted them off to the side. Wire is held to the bottom of the baseboard with some pan head screws nipped up and backed off just enough to allow free movement. All the best, Jon.
Wow, what thorough coverage of a piece of equipment you have not encountered before! Impressive. Other viewers may be interested to know that I have been using a significant number of MPI motors for about 18 months and had no reliability issues. Mine are driven by iTrain through Digikeijs decoders - brilliant. The reason for the dodgy looking wire arrangement on the surface mounted ones at the top of my helix is to allow some tolerance in the travel which is normally provided by the vertical rod when mounted under the layout. Without that tolerance, I found that the motor might stall before the end of its travel and then not respond to the command to return.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Good question Charlie! I have left them all on the default 6mm setting, thinking that 3mm would not be enough for the Peco points. (Thinking that 3mm was for N gauge) I have also left the springs on the points because there seemed to be no need to remove them. Reading a couple of forums just now, it seems the optimal setting is 3mm as you say, but with the springs removed, at least for the lower powered MP1. Maybe I should make a ‘Mistakes’ video 😂 Regards, Steve
"Confession time. . . ." Charlie, you make me laugh! Great tutorial on a switch system of which I was not aware. Pretty cool. Thanks, again, for the lesson! Ten Million Views! Simply amazing! Congratulations!
I was a bit annoyed yesterday that no video had appeared, ten I realised it was Thursday! Well worth waiting for this one. Thanks as ever, started my new layout this week
Félicitations à vous pour la qualité de votre travail, ne parlant pas votre langue et surtout ne la comprend pas plus, ayant des connaissances dans le modélisme train, j’ai un réel plaisir à regarder vos vidéos !!!!! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Félicitations pour 🏆 👀 🍾
Morning Charlie, I've been watching you do your wireing for a long time now, and I can honestly say for the first time " it makes sense " for me you've assumed and pitched this just right and do you know what I'm going to have a go. Thank you Charlie I always enjoy and marvel at your courage of stretching yourself showing you mishaps, but having a go. If I can get something like this to work then the sky's the limit. Just every so often back to basics works I'm sorry if it doesn't for the more knowledgeable but it does for me. Take care Charlie, Eddy xxx
A thoroughly well-deserved achievement. And my joints are ever so glad you’ve discovered these motors - no more grovelling under baseboards! As ever, thank you for the clear explanation and guidance - a real find.
Great as always Charlie. I sometimes wonder if you make a deliberate mistake or two just to entertain us - but I don't think you are that good an actor! Always love the warts and all reality. Congrats on reaching that milestone - a testament to how useful and entertaining your channel is.
8 Months late but congrats on 10 million plus reviews. well deserved. Good show on MP5's, now to find a dealer who sells them in Canada. Cheers Charlie
Well done Charlie you do a dam good job helping those who are maybe new to this wonderful world of model railways, or not so new thank you so much Charlie.
Congratulations! Well deserved. It's the way you modestly entertain and inform. A lot is above my head but I love watching to see how far our hobby has come since the 60s. The way you solve problems ,and make mistakes, on line is so reassuring. Even you make mistakes ! I then don't feel so silly if I do. I keep all the episodes for reference. I absolutely love DCC and your way of dealing with it and adapting different approaches is very informative . Love also your "no frills" Unbiased assessments Of different products and manufacturers Keep us the good work. Here's to the next 10 million . It proves people in our hobby have good taste. Stay safe Howard
Thanks for posting this. Saw this video a month or so ago. Have swapped my layout over to the MP1 on the back of this. Great motor and was able to use with existing point decoders. Saved a small fortune compared to swapping to servos. Cheers
Diez millones? Enhorabuena!! (10 million? Congratulations!!) I don't think you needed the translation!! That's an amazing stat, I wonder how many different viewers there are, many, many thousands!! Don't tell the man on the viaduct though...... He'll be wanting appearance money!! That was a simple and yet effective solution for a surface mounted switch motor, we'll never know (or remember) where it was when it's all finished. Well done and thanks for keeping it simple!! Thanks for all your hard work Charlie enjoyed everyone of your videos. Have a great weekend and good luck from Spain!!
Thank you Charley. I used MP1 on my N-Scale layout when it was in the build. Great motors for the price paied. And for sure! your worth every single view and Im so glad for you on 10m mark. I think I stand for some of them and some videos I looked at several times as they described in detail what I needed to know during my own build. You keep it simple and makes it easy for even a Swedish halfblind old fart. Im waiting on that shuttle trafic how to *blink blink* haha And I just love your sense of humor. So with that, thank you for all your hard work.
A good tip would be to run the wire from the mp5 to the point in some brass tube to give more stability. This stops any scenic materials getting onto the moving wire.
We have been using these motors for years in a number of different ways. The surface mount option is just one i also have come customers mounting them to drive semaphore signals.
Dear Charlie, love your thorough explanation of these MP2 and MP5’s. Cool to see the functionality of these turnout motors. Kinda interesting that you remotely operate this switch no. 83 with the MP5. As a fan of Tortoise it will be cool to see the differences in mounting and operational advantages between these motors and Circuitron ones with their remote control appendage. Anyhow, even though I think a paper cover over the channel for the piano wire will work excellently, I recommend you to watch Steve Muskoka’s vid on how he remote mounted a Tortoise, with either a straw or a brass pipe covering the action of the wire. Very cool feature of these MP motors is that their action is completely in line with the throw bar. Meaning, there is no strain put on the throw bar. James from Bexhill West made his own attempt to perform such action with a regular servo. However, these contraptions are way smaller and adequately perform in similar fashion. Definitely will take a look at these machines for my layout, especially for the turnouts on the elevated part. Cheerio
10 mil views, wow, that's fantastic!! Congrats Charlie!! Perfect timing; I picked up some MP5s a while ago for surface mounting on a round-the-ceiling shelf layout that needs to keep a clean bottom side, but haven't seen many videos about them at all. Glad one of my trusted go-to YT railroaders such as yourself is taking a look at them. Thanks a ton from across the pond!
Congratulation on your 10 million views. I look for to your videos. You have given me ideas and encouragement for may layout. Looking forward to your next video.
another fab review Charlie as i have said before always look forward to your videos always informative .A huge congratulations on 10 million views some acheivement well deserved
Hi Charlie. This was a very useful video as always, especially as I am planning on using point motors for the first time on my new layout I have seen videos on seeps and your tortoise motors so this is very useful to see the process from start to finish as a beginner for a simple point motor. Thanks again as this will be incredibly helpful and useful for me and others in the future. Congrats on 10 million views and see you in the next one. Nat 👍
Have been watching your Chadwick journey from your original TMD. It would be fascinating to know how many people you have watching who do not have a set/layout, but are drawn to your amazing and informative presentations (I am one of those). Power to your point motors and of course to you Charlie.
Yes, I am one of those too. I left the hobby when I went off to university in the 1980s but am planning to return in the near future as I head towards my 60th birthday
I was recently at an exhibition and came across Dingo Servo Motors for both point control and semaphore signal control. The working displays looked superb. If I hadn't recently installed 137 dcc concepts IP digital motors I'd have definitely given these a trial. They were silent, smooth and the signal bounce replication was uncanny. Although strictly not the topic of this video - surface mounted motors - I thought you may be interested in their existence (assuming you're not already). Some really clever attributes.
Congratulations Charlie. Your informative and entertaining and sometimes humorous videos are proof of why you have achieved such a high number of views. Keep at it please
Hi Charlie. Great to see your video on the MPx series from MTB Model. Been using them for several years now. We are currently using the MP5 with one contact set used for the frog and the other contact as a feedback. However, keep in mind when using the contact as a feedback for position is somewhat "faulty", as it really doesn't show the true position of the motor. The reason for this is, that rotating shaft is working the internal switches and thereby essential working contact set as a relay, either position A or position B. This result in the contact switching as "on-on" and not "on-off-on", which would be much more preferable, as the "off"-part would indicate the motor as running. If that is okay, you can always add a fixed delay to your signalling logic and thereby not providing a green signal before the motor has completed the switch. If you cannot accept this fact, that is a "on-on" and not a "on-off-on", then have a look at the MP6, which is the same size and general functionality, but also includes "true" feedback, where the feedback connectors are only "high" when the motor has completed its movement. The feedback signal has the voltage of motor voltage, i.e. if you run the switch motor at 12 VDC, then the feedback would be "on" providing a 12 VDC signal. Oh, on top of the true position feedback, you still keep your two individual "on-on" contact sets. Btw, you can safely remove the spring from the turnout, as the MPx is more than capable of holding the position. (and yes, haven't seen all the video yet :)) Regarding the Digikeijs devices, please note that the company has been declared bankrupt by the court in the Netherlands, so don't expect to see any new sales except from what would be in stock. Best regards, Lars
You could always mount these the way you did it but under board to get it out of the way of track underneath, just need a strip of plasticard across to stop wire dropping out of point ! Never seen these motors before they look fantastic!
Great video very simple to follow 10 out of 10 Charlie. I am glad you mentioned the alternative DCC switch drivers I was using the Digikeijs DR4018 but these appear to have been discontinued so I have moved to the Yamorc YD8116. Just thought I would mention that.
Another excellent video. And congratulations on reaching the 10m views. Those that use DR4018s to control the motors may benefit from knowing that 12v may be too little to ensure the motors throw fully. So if using a separate power feed rather than the DCC track supply to power the DR4018, use a higher voltage supply - I use 15v - and all should be well. A tip given to me by James at DCC train Automation
well done Charlie, and well deserved. i don't have a train set, however, i have this vicarious pleasure of your wonderful creativity. i've watched you since the beginning of covid. i've never caught it. i caught 'Chadwick Model Railway' instead. i'm in Bouzigues watching.
Well Charlie, what can we say about your 10 million views, it's thoroughly deserved with your very useful educational resource, Honesty and so much, well done and Thank You
What an ideal product for layout point motors and with other applications from the output switch. Wow, 10 Million viewers at Chadwick MR. It goes to show how intertaining your channel is Charlie for its content. A well deserved accolade, earned for all your great work in producing amazing informative RUclips films. Congratulaions Charlie for your world wide appeal from us viewers.
Another great video Charlie and congrats on 10,000,000 views :) However, one small point, I am a little concerned that there is no strain / tension relief in your piano wire, from an engineering point of view I think you should have a kink or upside down "u" to take any strain off the switch mechanism to cope with any difference in the length of travel between it and the point and to allow for expansion & contraction...
Thank you for that video and congrats on the milestone. When I said before that I'd hoped for a clearer explanation of servo point operation, that was much clearer than I got from the MERG stand at an exhibition. I think that the difference is that the MERG solution uses servo controllers that have to sit near the servo and they have to be set up with the travel limits electronically, whereas these motors use physical means of setting the travel. The latter being far simpler for the likes of me, I'll order a few MP1s and give it a go. Barry.
Chas you'll find out more about your wire strippers etc from RS Components they're a big electrical and electronic stockist, there should be a branch near you . Great show as usual , congratulations as well
Congratulations on the 10 million milestone. You've reached that because the content and presentation of your videos is superb and eminently watchable.
I fitted a Cobalt in its horizontally position with one of their right angle accessories to clear to clear the lower track. No need for any other component as frog polarity taken care of and being Dcc , no need for additional decoder, even feedback taken care of.
Congratulations on the ten million views. Its no surprise, because your videos are always well produced and very informative. You also do us another big service - you spend the cash so that we don't have to! (At least until we've seen your assessment of whatever it is you're doing). You have also got the bakance between indormation, entertainment and humour spot on. Apart from calling everything that carries an electrical signal a cable of course.
What a great video. Thanks for taking the time to explain in such basic detail how to wire this piece of equipment. I would not have had any idea. I currently have the Hornby surface mounted point motors across my layout, but if I ever needed to change them to something else, I know what and how now. Always a pleasure to watch and learn from you Charlie and many congratulations on reaching 10 million view. I can’t imagine what that would look like ! Keep them coming. Roy.
I also am a great Fan of you and what you do. I like the most that you are not afraid to show what went wrong. And you can smile about it. To me you are a great Inspiration. Its only Human to fail. Keep up the good work. Yours cencerely Henk.
Congratulations on the 10 KK views! What a lot of work on your part, and a lot of learning on our parts. Additionally, the language on this western side of the pond is sorely lacking, offering only "tedious," where your much more fitting use of "fiddly" is so much more pleasing, and apt. Third, Thank you for reading - and responding - to each comment. What a bit of time that must take! Well done, Charlie!
Well done on the 10M viewings, you will just have to keep at it until you hit that level of subscribers! Amazing how uTube connects us all, glad to be part of it and thanks for the updates and tips, tricks, bloopers and now confessions. Glad to see the surface mount PM worked out so well. I assume that pull continuous current to hold in position. All the best Stephen
Your videos are second to none they are too quality with so much information and even points where you can go wrong Thank you for your time and experience sharing your love of this hobby I always look forward to your videos thanks again Charlie
Congratulations Charlie for 10 million views. Once again another very informative video, of particular interest to me are the MP1 and MP5 turnout operating units. Living in New Zealand, I do miss out some products that would be of interest to me. Even though I have made numerous P4 turnouts that are all operating very well by the steel wire in brass tube method, there are five or even six turnouts that I have laid, but yet to be operational that are quite distant from my normal control area. I’ve looked at the Peco servo turnout motors and the Cobalt turnout motors, but these MP1 turnout operating units look to be the easiest surface mounted slow motion turnout motors to install. Thank you for showing. Regards Barry 🇳🇿.
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May I be the first, though undoubtedly not the last, to congratulate you on your 10 million views milestone. This video, as ever, is so very useful which helps explain why your channel is so successful. Thank you Charlie.
Thanks Will, that’s very kind of you to say so mate.
I find it all a bit bewildering really. But it’s so fulfilling to be part of such a happy community. Regards Charlie
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Where can a person aquire MP5 or MP1?
Nice to see the marriage of old fashioned piano wire control with a state of the art digital motor. It used to be recommended to include an 'Omega Loop" _Ω_ bend in the piano wire which would take up any excess pressure (or perhaps deliver a bit more positive pressure) depending on how it was adjusted. This might help anyone who finds their points don't throw completely. Also, of course, users of different designs of point motor need to use a "momentary" or "passing contact" switch to avoid burning out the coils if power is left on - although using a Capacitance Discharge Unit (CDU) with those can protect against any faulty switches. 10,000,001 congratulations! Mike
You make an excellent point Mike, which I believed derived from people not adjusting the length of throw. Regards, Charlie
You’re the second to last person on the planet not to have heard about these point motors. What a neat little piece of equipment!
I think we must’ve been hiding away RL. Regards, Charlie
Just got my first MP1 working on my new small shunting layout. Followed your video and it worked first time. Many thanks Charlie and thanks also to James at DCC Train Automation for all the patient and helpful advice over the phone pre purchase.
That’s great news mate.
Regards Charlie.
Congratulations, Charlie. Ten Million! A testament to your videography, honesty, and charm.
That’s very kind of you to say so Mike. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie.
Brilliant presentation with all the details I will need to mount my three MP-5s on top of my duckunder. I did the the channels with a Dremel router attachment and bit. It came out better than expected.
That’s great news KC. Regards Charlie
Smiled when the screw jumped onto the magnet 🙂
That’s funny, I cringed. Regards, Charlie
Thanks Charlie, I now have my point motor of choice.
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
You could add a plastic tube over the throw wire as a conduit. This way when you scenic it won't be bound by the glue/material.
Certainly John, I don’t know how I missed that. Regards Charlie
I’ve just been installing some MP1 motors and have found this video extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. ATB David.
Thanks David, that’s most kind.
Regards Charlie
Very very very interesting Charlie, I’ve never quite liked the idea of surface mounted point motors, wow I am so behind the times !!! I never even knew they made slow action surfaces mounted motors !! Lol - I’m still not totally sold on them because of the need to hide the travel and have some kind of structure to cover it - But they certainly have there place in our wonderful Modeling world - thanks Charlie, great video
PS no surprise to me (and others) you’ve reached all those viewers - your in all likelihood the best model railway videos on the internet - brilliant 👍
Thanks Andy, for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie
Congrats on your achievement.
I’ve been running my layout with these motors for 3 years. No adjustments required, no failures. Springs left in.
FWIW, you’ve actually missed a trick… similarly I have a couple of these motors that couldn’t go directly below the point but they have been “surface mounted”… just not the top surface. I used wire bent in a a shape in order to keep the motor underneath the baseboard and mounted them off to the side. Wire is held to the bottom of the baseboard with some pan head screws nipped up and backed off just enough to allow free movement.
All the best,
Jon.
Great information Jon, many thanks, regards, Charlie
Wow, what thorough coverage of a piece of equipment you have not encountered before! Impressive. Other viewers may be interested to know that I have been using a significant number of MPI motors for about 18 months and had no reliability issues. Mine are driven by iTrain through Digikeijs decoders - brilliant. The reason for the dodgy looking wire arrangement on the surface mounted ones at the top of my helix is to allow some tolerance in the travel which is normally provided by the vertical rod when mounted under the layout. Without that tolerance, I found that the motor might stall before the end of its travel and then not respond to the command to return.
Thanks Steve, for an interesting comment. Have you changed the length of throw to 3 mm? Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway Good question Charlie! I have left them all on the default 6mm setting, thinking that 3mm would not be enough for the Peco points. (Thinking that 3mm was for N gauge) I have also left the springs on the points because there seemed to be no need to remove them. Reading a couple of forums just now, it seems the optimal setting is 3mm as you say, but with the springs removed, at least for the lower powered MP1. Maybe I should make a ‘Mistakes’ video 😂 Regards, Steve
Magnetic screwdrivers are definitely a double edged sword😀 very interesting and informative video.
I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting and entertaining crabby. Regards, Charlie
"Confession time. . . ." Charlie, you make me laugh! Great tutorial on a switch system of which I was not aware. Pretty cool. Thanks, again, for the lesson! Ten Million Views! Simply amazing! Congratulations!
Thanks Pat, that’s most kind.
Regards Charlie
I was a bit annoyed yesterday that no video had appeared, ten I realised it was Thursday! Well worth waiting for this one. Thanks as ever, started my new layout this week
Thanks Tim, and good luck with your project. Regards, Charlie
Félicitations à vous pour la qualité de votre travail, ne parlant pas votre langue et surtout ne la comprend pas plus, ayant des connaissances dans le modélisme train, j’ai un réel plaisir à regarder vos vidéos !!!!! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Félicitations pour 🏆 👀 🍾
Thank you very much DMS. Regards, Charlie
Yet another concise clear explanation so even wiring dummies (like me) can understand. Congratulations on the channel milestone. Arthur
Thanks Arthur, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie
Some people add a spring loop in the horizontal. Also, the location of the pin is adjustable with those other 2 screws.
Thank you for the useful tips. Regards, Charlie
congrats on reaching the ten mill always good viewing Charlie
Thanks David, much appreciated.
Regards Charlie
10 million views, that's amazing. You shouldn't be surprised however, you always put out great content.
Thanks George, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Morning Charlie, I've been watching you do your wireing for a long time now, and I can honestly say for the first time " it makes sense " for me you've assumed and pitched this just right and do you know what I'm going to have a go. Thank you Charlie I always enjoy and marvel at your courage of stretching yourself showing you mishaps, but having a go. If I can get something like this to work then the sky's the limit. Just every so often back to basics works I'm sorry if it doesn't for the more knowledgeable but it does for me. Take care Charlie, Eddy xxx
That’s such good news Eddy.
Regards Charlie
Handy bits of kit. Totally deserved viewing figures for a genuine gentleman.
Thanks Rob, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Congrats on the 10,000,000 Charlie! Nice little unit that MP5.
Thanks Captain, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie
Congratulate you on your 10 million views what a great milestone Charlie
Thanks Wayne, you’re too kind. Regards Charlie
Simpley brilliant, keep up the good work.
Thank you Alan, stay safe, regards, Charlie
Hope you had a lovely Easter
Thanks Tez, and hopefully you did too. Regards, Charlie
On the MP5 you can use a two wire control using 0v to a common terminal and +12/-12 via a single pole two way switch to the second terminal.
Thanks Robert, that’s very useful. Regards, Charlie
A thoroughly well-deserved achievement. And my joints are ever so glad you’ve discovered these motors - no more grovelling under baseboards! As ever, thank you for the clear explanation and guidance - a real find.
Thanks Alex, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie. Very informative video. No you are not the last person to discover these, I'm behind you! Cheers, Angus.
We probably we came equal last Angus. Regards, Charlie
Many congratulations on your achievement
Thanks Howard, that’s most kind of you. Regards, Charlie
Great as always Charlie. I sometimes wonder if you make a deliberate mistake or two just to entertain us - but I don't think you are that good an actor! Always love the warts and all reality. Congrats on reaching that milestone - a testament to how useful and entertaining your channel is.
Thanks Lee, that’s very kind of you to say so mate. Hopefully you’ll be pleased the way the TMD is coming along. Regards Charlie
8 Months late but congrats on 10 million plus reviews. well deserved. Good show on MP5's, now to find a dealer who sells them in Canada. Cheers Charlie
Thanks GB, and good luck with your project. Regards, Charlie
Well done Charlie you do a dam good job helping those who are maybe new to this wonderful world of model railways, or not so new thank you so much Charlie.
Thanks Tony, that’s very kind of you to say so mate. Regards, Charlie
Well deserved Honour...10,000,000...Autographs are usual I trust ?? Well Done mate !!!!
For you, Phillip, it would be an honour. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, you are brill. Excellent excellent explanation. Spot on matey
Thanks Denzil, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
Congratulations!
Well deserved.
It's the way you modestly entertain and inform. A lot is above my head but I love watching to see how far our hobby has come since the 60s.
The way you solve problems ,and make mistakes, on line is so reassuring. Even you make mistakes ! I then don't feel so silly if I do.
I keep all the episodes for reference. I absolutely love DCC and your way of dealing with it and adapting different approaches is very informative .
Love also your "no frills"
Unbiased assessments
Of different products and manufacturers
Keep us the good work.
Here's to the next 10 million . It proves people in our hobby have good taste.
Stay safe
Howard
Thank you Howard, for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie
Thanks for posting this. Saw this video a month or so ago. Have swapped my layout over to the MP1 on the back of this. Great motor and was able to use with existing point decoders. Saved a small fortune compared to swapping to servos. Cheers
That’s great news, Gaz, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards, Charlie.
Diez millones? Enhorabuena!! (10 million? Congratulations!!) I don't think you needed the translation!!
That's an amazing stat, I wonder how many different viewers there are, many, many thousands!! Don't tell the man on the viaduct though...... He'll be wanting appearance money!!
That was a simple and yet effective solution for a surface mounted switch motor, we'll never know (or remember) where it was when it's all finished. Well done and thanks for keeping it simple!!
Thanks for all your hard work Charlie enjoyed everyone of your videos.
Have a great weekend and good luck from Spain!!
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you enjoy it. Have a great suntan, regards, Charlie
Congratulations Charlie and thanks for your service to our hobby.😀
That’s very kind of you to say so, Andrew. Regards, Charlie
Thanks for the informative video Charlie. Congratulations on 10 million views too
Thanks, Paul , you’re too kind.
Thank you Charley. I used MP1 on my N-Scale layout when it was in the build. Great motors for the price paied. And for sure! your worth every single view and Im so glad for you on 10m mark. I think I stand for some of them and some videos I looked at several times as they described in detail what I needed to know during my own build. You keep it simple and makes it easy for even a Swedish halfblind old fart. Im waiting on that shuttle trafic how to *blink blink* haha And I just love your sense of humor.
So with that, thank you for all your hard work.
Thanks LY, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
This channel is the reason I started my own layout Charlie! You inspired me and I watch your videos religiously every 2 weeks.
Thanks Robert, it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie
A good tip would be to run the wire from the mp5 to the point in some brass tube to give more stability. This stops any scenic materials getting onto the moving wire.
Yes, I have some plastic tubing.
Regards Charlie
Certainly I’ve discovered them (thx dcctrainautomation) but mounting them sideways like that is opening significant new thought pathways.
We have been using these motors for years in a number of different ways. The surface mount option is just one i also have come customers mounting them to drive semaphore signals.
@@DCCtrainautomation the horizontal action and flat profile is very nice.
Excellent comments, gentlemen. Regards, Charlie
Dear Charlie, love your thorough explanation of these MP2 and MP5’s. Cool to see the functionality of these turnout motors.
Kinda interesting that you remotely operate this switch no. 83 with the MP5. As a fan of Tortoise it will be cool to see the differences in mounting and operational advantages between these motors and Circuitron ones with their remote control appendage.
Anyhow, even though I think a paper cover over the channel for the piano wire will work excellently, I recommend you to watch Steve Muskoka’s vid on how he remote mounted a Tortoise, with either a straw or a brass pipe covering the action of the wire.
Very cool feature of these MP motors is that their action is completely in line with the throw bar. Meaning, there is no strain put on the throw bar. James from Bexhill West made his own attempt to perform such action with a regular servo. However, these contraptions are way smaller and adequately perform in similar fashion.
Definitely will take a look at these machines for my layout, especially for the turnouts on the elevated part. Cheerio
Thanks Vincent, the tortoise are slightly quieter, but run for a longer period. Regards, Charlie
Well deserved Charlie, I'm not a modeller but still enjoy your videos
It’s great to have you on board Martyn. Stay safe, regards, Charlie
10 mil views, wow, that's fantastic!! Congrats Charlie!!
Perfect timing; I picked up some MP5s a while ago for surface mounting on a round-the-ceiling shelf layout that needs to keep a clean bottom side, but haven't seen many videos about them at all. Glad one of my trusted go-to YT railroaders such as yourself is taking a look at them. Thanks a ton from across the pond!
Thanks, C 79 I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Regards, Charlie
Agree about the MTB motors , most of what i've found video wise is all in German and not that easy to follow
Congratulations on the 10 million views Charlie. Early Saturday morning (kiwi time) is a special time!
Now that’s dedication Robin. Regards, Charlie.
Congratulation on your 10 million views. I look for to your videos. You have given me ideas and encouragement for may layout. Looking forward to your next video.
Thank you Michael, I’m so pleased you find the channel useful. Regards Charlie
another fab review Charlie as i have said before always look forward to your videos always informative .A huge congratulations on 10 million views some acheivement well deserved
Thanks Geoffrey, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
The wire strippers are branded RS for RS Components who supply electrical components
Thanks Fred much appreciated. Regards, Charlie
10,000,000 Views. Congratulations. It's very much Deserved. 👍🇬🇧
Thanks Adam, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Congrats on the million views--proof positive that sincerity and straightforwardness are keys to success.
Thank you Captain Mac you’re too kind. Regards Charlie
Congratulations on your 10 million views Charlie. Testament to the quality of your work.
(Another excellent video, BTW!)
That’s very kind of you to say so Ron. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, huge congratulations on smashing the 10 million mark. Incredible result! Keep up the great work
Thanks Simon, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Well done, Charlie, on your 10 million views. 👍
That’s most kind Jeff.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie. This was a very useful video as always, especially as I am planning on using point motors for the first time on my new layout I have seen videos on seeps and your tortoise motors so this is very useful to see the process from start to finish as a beginner for a simple point motor. Thanks again as this will be incredibly helpful and useful for me and others in the future. Congrats on 10 million views and see you in the next one. Nat 👍
Thanks Nat, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
And ofcourse i also congratulate you on the 10 mil vieuws. You are the best.
Thanks mate, much appreciated
Have been watching your Chadwick journey from your original TMD. It would be fascinating to know how many people you have watching who do not have a set/layout, but are drawn to your amazing and informative presentations (I am one of those). Power to your point motors and of course to you Charlie.
Yes, I am one of those too. I left the hobby when I went off to university in the 1980s but am planning to return in the near future as I head towards my 60th birthday
Yes gentlemen, I do find it, rewarding, people enjoy the channel while I build their virtual layout. Regards, Charlie
I was recently at an exhibition and came across Dingo Servo Motors for both point control and semaphore signal control. The working displays looked superb. If I hadn't recently installed 137 dcc concepts IP digital motors I'd have definitely given these a trial. They were silent, smooth and the signal bounce replication was uncanny. Although strictly not the topic of this video - surface mounted motors - I thought you may be interested in their existence (assuming you're not already). Some really clever attributes.
No Paul, it is news to me. Regards, Charlie
Congratulations Charlie. Your informative and entertaining and sometimes humorous videos are proof of why you have achieved such a high number of views. Keep at it please
That’s very kind of you to say so Thomas. Regards, Charlie
Thanks once again, for a very useful video, Charlie and congratulations.
Thanks Nigel, regards Charlie
Hi Charlie.
Great to see your video on the MPx series from MTB Model. Been using them for several years now. We are currently using the MP5 with one contact set used for the frog and the other contact as a feedback.
However, keep in mind when using the contact as a feedback for position is somewhat "faulty", as it really doesn't show the true position of the motor. The reason for this is, that rotating shaft is working the internal switches and thereby essential working contact set as a relay, either position A or position B. This result in the contact switching as "on-on" and not "on-off-on", which would be much more preferable, as the "off"-part would indicate the motor as running. If that is okay, you can always add a fixed delay to your signalling logic and thereby not providing a green signal before the motor has completed the switch.
If you cannot accept this fact, that is a "on-on" and not a "on-off-on", then have a look at the MP6, which is the same size and general functionality, but also includes "true" feedback, where the feedback connectors are only "high" when the motor has completed its movement. The feedback signal has the voltage of motor voltage, i.e. if you run the switch motor at 12 VDC, then the feedback would be "on" providing a 12 VDC signal. Oh, on top of the true position feedback, you still keep your two individual "on-on" contact sets.
Btw, you can safely remove the spring from the turnout, as the MPx is more than capable of holding the position. (and yes, haven't seen all the video yet :))
Regarding the Digikeijs devices, please note that the company has been declared bankrupt by the court in the Netherlands, so don't expect to see any new sales except from what would be in stock.
Best regards,
Lars
Thanks Lars, I shall certainly check out the MP6. Stay safe, regards, Charlie
Very informative and useful video. My main observation is a worry on the longevity of the plastic parts in the mechanism.
I understand your concern John, however, it’s probably the same with all point Motors. Regards, Charlie
Congratulations on your well deserved 10 million views.
Thanks Alex, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
I use the MP point motors and yes I had the exact same problem with the new Peco Y point frog short circuit, it took me ages to find it
Yes, it was. Certainly a good head scratching moment. Regards, Charlie.
You could always mount these the way you did it but under board to get it out of the way of track underneath, just need a strip of plasticard across to stop wire dropping out of point ! Never seen these motors before they look fantastic!
Yes Peter but my access will be stopped by a future build. Regards Charlie
Congratulations on your 10,000,000 views!- love your videos! Now for the next 10,000,000!
That’s very kind of you to say so mate. Regards, Charlie
Great video very simple to follow 10 out of 10 Charlie.
I am glad you mentioned the alternative DCC switch drivers I was using the Digikeijs DR4018 but these appear to have been discontinued so I have moved to the Yamorc YD8116. Just thought I would mention that.
Probably a good move Arthur as I believe they are now bankrupt. Regards, Charlie
...well they are just the ticket for my bullhead points and not terribly thick baseboard frames. Not too pricey either.
Great stuff
I’m so pleased you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie
Congratulations on the 10 million milestone. Another great video Charlie.
Thanks John, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Another excellent video. And congratulations on reaching the 10m views. Those that use DR4018s to control the motors may benefit from knowing that 12v may be too little to ensure the motors throw fully. So if using a separate power feed rather than the DCC track supply to power the DR4018, use a higher voltage supply - I use 15v - and all should be well. A tip given to me by James at DCC train Automation
This was only for the DR4018 set up. You can drive the MTB from 9V to 12V on normal operation.
Wise words, gentleman. Regards, Charlie
Congratulations Charlie! 10 million!
Thanks, Nathan, it was somewhat astounding. Regards, Charlie
well done Charlie, and well deserved. i don't have a train set, however, i have this vicarious pleasure of your wonderful creativity. i've watched you since the beginning of covid. i've never caught it. i caught 'Chadwick Model Railway' instead. i'm in Bouzigues watching.
Thank you Kevin for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie
Well Charlie, what can we say about your 10 million views, it's thoroughly deserved with your very useful educational resource, Honesty and so much, well done and Thank You
That’s very kind of you to say so OM, regards, Charlie
What an ideal product for layout point motors and with other applications from the output switch. Wow, 10 Million viewers at Chadwick MR. It goes to show how intertaining your channel is Charlie for its content. A well deserved accolade, earned for all your great work in producing amazing informative RUclips films. Congratulaions Charlie for your world wide appeal from us viewers.
Thanks John, for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie
@Chadwick Model Railway You are welcome, my friend.
PS: And a very well deserved achievement. Your videos are in incredibly watchable and extremely well produced
That’s very kind of you to say so Stephen. Regards, Charlie
great video I always lean more each time you have a video. GRATS on 10M. It all about how you run your channel Thanks again job well done.
Thanks James, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Another great video Charlie and congrats on 10,000,000 views :) However, one small point, I am a little concerned that there is no strain / tension relief in your piano wire, from an engineering point of view I think you should have a kink or upside down "u" to take any strain off the switch mechanism to cope with any difference in the length of travel between it and the point and to allow for expansion & contraction...
You make an excellent point Dave, I shall look into using an omega curve. Regards, Charlie
Thank you for that video and congrats on the milestone. When I said before that I'd hoped for a clearer explanation of servo point operation, that was much clearer than I got from the MERG stand at an exhibition. I think that the difference is that the MERG solution uses servo controllers that have to sit near the servo and they have to be set up with the travel limits electronically, whereas these motors use physical means of setting the travel. The latter being far simpler for the likes of me, I'll order a few MP1s and give it a go.
Barry.
That’s great news Barry, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards Charlie
Chas you'll find out more about your wire strippers etc from RS Components they're a big electrical and electronic stockist, there should be a branch near you . Great show as usual , congratulations as well
I’m glad you enjoyed it, John, and thanks for the info.
Congratulations! Staggering number. And the MP1 walk-through was precisely what I needed! (Bonus: I am slowly learning the King's English).
Thanks Joseph, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie
Good one, Charlie. Love when you say "What could possibly go wrong?" Congratulations on 10 millions views.
Thank you Rob, I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. Regards Charlie
Congratulations Charlie on 10M, I enjoy your videos and take inspiration from your methods here on the other side of the pond!
Thanks Philip, it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie
Congratulations on the 10 million milestone. You've reached that because the content and presentation of your videos is superb and eminently watchable.
That’s very kind of you to say so scooter. Regards, Charlie
I fitted a Cobalt in its horizontally position with one of their right angle accessories to clear to clear the lower track. No need for any other component as frog polarity taken care of and being Dcc , no need for additional decoder, even feedback taken care of.
A sound decision made there Chris. Regards, Charlie
Congratulations Charlie keep up the good work love your channel
Thanks Mark, you’re too kind. Regards Charlie
10 mil. Congrats Charlie. What could possibly go wrong 🎉😂
Thanks Stefaan, regards, Charlie
Congratulations on the ten million views. Its no surprise, because your videos are always well produced and very informative. You also do us another big service - you spend the cash so that we don't have to! (At least until we've seen your assessment of whatever it is you're doing). You have also got the bakance between indormation, entertainment and humour spot on. Apart from calling everything that carries an electrical signal a cable of course.
I never really thought about that Richard, the difference between a wire and cable! Regards, Charlie
Very informative as always Charlie. Heartiest congratulations on reaching a phenomenal, but justly deserved milestone. Nige
Thanks Nige, that’s very kind of you to say so mate, it’s all a little bit bewildering really. Regards Charlie
What a great video. Thanks for taking the time to explain in such basic detail how to wire this piece of equipment. I would not have had any idea. I currently have the Hornby surface mounted point motors across my layout, but if I ever needed to change them to something else, I know what and how now. Always a pleasure to watch and learn from you Charlie and many congratulations on reaching 10 million view. I can’t imagine what that would look like ! Keep them coming. Roy.
Thanks Roy. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Regards Charlie
I also am a great Fan of you and what you do. I like the most that you are not afraid to show what went wrong. And you can smile about it. To me you are a great Inspiration. Its only Human to fail. Keep up the good work.
Yours cencerely Henk.
Thank you for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie
Congratulations on the 10 KK views! What a lot of work on your part, and a lot of learning on our parts.
Additionally, the language on this western side of the pond is sorely lacking, offering only "tedious," where your much more fitting use of "fiddly" is so much more pleasing, and apt.
Third, Thank you for reading - and responding - to each comment. What a bit of time that must take! Well done, Charlie!
That’s very kind of you to say so Jack. Two wonderful countries separated by a common language! Regards, Charlie
Great little point motors and well worth having.....congrats on the 10M views, here's to the next 10M.
Thank you, Steve, you’re too kind mate. Regards, Charlie
Well done on the 10M viewings, you will just have to keep at it until you hit that level of subscribers! Amazing how uTube connects us all, glad to be part of it and thanks for the updates and tips, tricks, bloopers and now confessions. Glad to see the surface mount PM worked out so well. I assume that pull continuous current to hold in position. All the best Stephen
Thanks Stephen, but no, once the motors have cycled they power off. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway That's a big bonus then, far better than the stall types!
Congratulations !
I am not surprised, marked many of your videos as must see for designing and build a model railroad.
Thanks Casper, I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful. Regards Charlie
Your videos are second to none they are too quality with so much information and even points where you can go wrong
Thank you for your time and experience sharing your love of this hobby I always look forward to your videos thanks again Charlie
Thanks Adam, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
I'm a Little late to this video, but am now planning on using the MP1 and MP5 point motors on my projects.
A good choice mate. Regards Charlie
Congratulations Charlie for 10 million views. Once again another very informative video, of particular interest to me are the MP1 and MP5 turnout operating units. Living in New Zealand, I do miss out some products that would be of interest to me. Even though I have made numerous P4 turnouts that are all operating very well by the steel wire in brass tube method, there are five or even six turnouts that I have laid, but yet to be operational that are quite distant from my normal control area. I’ve looked at the Peco servo turnout motors and the Cobalt turnout motors, but these MP1 turnout operating units look to be the easiest surface mounted slow motion turnout motors to install. Thank you for showing. Regards Barry 🇳🇿.
You’re most welcome Barry, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie