Another great informative video Charlie, you have an easy to watch manner complete with humour but underlining full of great little tips ( like the 9v battery for testing the pick ups ) along with the video being easy to understand at a gentle pace for us watching and learning. Thank you.
I've got a agree, you have an easy to listen to style. I especially like the little humorous side comments. I've come back to the hobby after many years and much of it has to do with watching channels such as yours. People of my age don't want others opinions thrust down our throats, we are big boys now and can my our own minds up. I watch your videos and an old guy in Panama (Roy Smith) the joy and enthusiasm of the hobby shines through in both your channel. Keep up the good work!
An enjoyable video. I though it would go into how you resolved the "wheel flat" and pick up issue, but I guess at 43 minutes the video is long enough. Love the ramblings, and that little giggle from your wife in the background - don't ever change the format, it add so much character to the videos :)
Chadwick Model Railway thanks it’s that time when you wish you’d started to get some type of base board together but food for thought , I’ve taken a big break from modelling and now looking at getting something sorted soon, I actually model Japanese modern image in their adopted scale of 1/80 so a little different plenty of ready to run items available and for scenery I get away with some 1/76 items, in also going to use the new bullhead track as the main network in Japan use 3ft 6 cape gauge and the sleepier spacing looks a little better for the narrow gauge. Keep up the excellent work
There’s something rather special about having locos in your layout you have a connection with. Years ago I had 40122 D200 on an old layout in 00. I remember as a kid going to an open day at Cheshire lines in Warrington and getting to sit in the cab of my hero. Amazing. Keep up the great work and stay safe Charlie.
Just got around to looking at this video Charlie..your videos are always very watchable with a good balance between detail ,humour and items of general railway interest..👍
Hello again Charlie, It's Ronnie here again, I don't want to become a bit of a pain but I am currently catching up with your previous videos and loving the content. I think you should see a doctor quite soon as you seem to be laughing at yourself often, but it is very amusing and makes you just like the rest of us.... Mad! Very good to watch your channel, really enjoyable. Many thanks.
Great presentation Charlie. I happen to own two Dapol Class 22's, the earlier one doesn't run that well, but the one I purchased recently seems to run fine. The one observation I would make is when I do purchase a sound decoder, I always test it straight out of the package first, using an ESU Decoder Tester (51900), to ensure it's working fine before I go anywhere near it with a soldering iron.
Hi charlie, your work on youtube has inspired me to start my own youtube chanel about modelling and model railways. Thank you so much for being an inspiration for me. Jack
I model 1950s LNER, which never existed and I wasn't alive for. Modelling what interests you is all of the fun really Great video Charlie, hope you're keeping well
Good Morning Charlie, another wonderful video. Due to a divorce, change of residence and all the chaos that entails I haven't been able to do much You tubing, but when I was able, your videos helped keep me sane, Thank You. Please take care and be safe.
Thanks, Charlie, very cool to see the process you follow. Shame the loco isn't working as well as it could but hopefully you will be able to find some solution
As always, a very informative and entertaining video. There are a number of good model rail contributors on RUclips but your channel is by far the best, you keep the focus on model railways with excellent camera work and good humour. In the current climate your contributions are even more appreciated. Keep safe. My attic conversion isn’t quite ready for starting my layout but, in the meantime and with time on my hands I have built a small baseboard to get me started on my very first small layout. I have been collecting for almost five years so I have a very extensive stock which should hopefully allow me to complete a small scale TMD layout. However, I am still a bit apprehensive about starting my first layout. I have around 27 diesel locos, all are DCC ready, two have DCC decoders fitted, one has DCC sound fitted and I have just bought three Lenz Silver 21 plus decoders. I have a Roco Z21 controller, DCC Concepts Digital Cobalt point motors and a DCC Concepts rolling road. However, even after watching your latest video, I’m still not sure how to carry out basic maintenance on my locos many of which have been in their boxes for a number of years (where & when to apply oil on the loco / identify & checking pick ups etc) and most importantly, how to properly run in my locos.
Only oil as a last resort Andy. Many locos are ruined by over oiling. A few more months in the box wont change anything but you could cycle them through your rolling road to check that they're still okay.
Charlie - just watched your episode on preparing your locos out of the box. On low speed on your rolling road with your DCC it is evident that the wheel 2nd from right on your logo has a bent axle - that’s what getting that uneven running.
Nice step by step guide, the sound file is very familiar to me, I've used the same sound file for a Dutch class 2400. Since this is a diesel electric I've changed the soundfile internally and it's been a proper runner for years. Cheers and stay safe!
It was a lot of work, mainly trial and error, getting to grips with the way a soundfile is build from the ground up, I've eventually gotten to a point where I understand the workings and this gave me the options to change what I needed to get the right "output" so to speak. The Esu programmer and software is in my opinion a valuable tool when you're running a lot of stock with Esu decoders, programming made easy, even non Esu decoders are programmable keeping there respective manual in hand that is.
Charlie - you had me in stitches with the bit about Hogwarts....... Had to watch that a couple of times. Brilliant. You should be on prime time telly not RUclips 😄😄
Hey Charlie Thanks for posting, I hope you are keeping well? I watch you updates every time they have come out and love the progress you have made. You have helped inspire me to start documenting my progress as I am about to start making changes to mine and add an extension to my current layout. So I have started making some videos thanks for your videos and inspiration, I hope I can be as good as you one day.
Thanks Charlie. Every part of that was great. Very informative and entertaining. I had never known anything about British head codes on locomotives before - it's something we don't do in Australia. Great tips and anecdotes too.
Thanks again for another brilliant vid, when you started talking about what certain engines meant to you got me thinking about the class 55 I have just ordered, which was named after the scottish regiment that I was attached to in the early 70,s. its a great way to restore memories of the past both good and bad (thats history)
I purchased a western that was the type that originally took us from Hereford to Soton I called on glory days of diesel for help with the head code for that era (March 67) and Jim Churton helped me with the correct code ( we have continued to strike up a friendship since) how great this hobby is by the way I live in Auckland NZ
Charlie, your videos are always informative and funny if not outright hilarious. They are also quite educational for us Yanks who enjoy picking up on British humor. Bag of Worms. Of course you did add a pair of homemade Lieutenant Dans for crewmen, but I'll forgive you as I was cackling like a madman whilst you went all Lecter on 'em with the snips!
5 Star video Charlie I love your sense of humour and your stories, by the way your model railway are amazing as well. Thanks for sharing Chadwick Parkway and your time.
Charlie, I have the headcodes book too. Another book I use is the diesel and electric loco register - handy for dates locos were withdrawn. I also use the railway photography websites, though you can spend hours just browsing through! Thanks for another entertaining video..
Thank you so much for this video. I liked your 9V battery tip, used this to sort out pick up issues on a Ruston 48DS. Love your humour as well ("it's a cradle you dipstick", lol); don't be too hard on yourself... Stay safe and well!
Thanks for another great video Charlie, I did my spotting at Pilning , mainly Westerns and Warships and later Berkeley Road where we used to put coins on the tracks, YIKES! Stay safe mate.
Charlie, I get so excited when I get a notification on your videos. They’re interesting, educational and very funny. Watching you look to the right, reminded me of a news reader getting distracted. Loved it. Keep up the good work and stay safe. 🚂🚂
Another good video Charlie.. To help get bodyshells off, guitar plectrums are great, about £1 for 4. They slide in the gap and allow the body shell to prised open slightly to get the body over the chassis tabs ..
Hmm, perhaps I better understand why I find your vids so satisfactory. You are a year older than me, and a fellow sailor (although I only had 24 in). Fair winds and following seas.
Wonderful video, Charlie. Another well demonstrated and fun look into the workings of an older train and upgrading it. Sorry it all went sideways, but the "how to" part was great.
Hi Charlie. Been suffering from the lurgy so this cheered me up no end. I am a tad older than you so rather than head codes, I used to nick steam loco shed plates at Exeter St David's shed and currently have 83D (then Plymouth Laira) fixed over my workshop door. I think the statute of limitations has run out on us! My layout is mainly SW steam but I have a green Dapol class 22 with sound which runs well and I love it - but it was new and I got Olivias Trains to do the work. Keep up the good work!
Chadwick Model Railway yes I really do. Especially things like when you couldn’t keep yourself from laughing about your friends train or having to stop cause the wife is at the door. The train and hobby stuff is great and well thought out, but there’s that human side too 😊👍
Note to Dapol: be kinder to modellers. Watching you work with the scalpel to remove the cab interior was a bit of a worry though you have done it many times before am sure. Not needed that glue. Great video as always. Many thanks.
Another great and welcoming video. The second axle seems to be the one with the problem. It looks like a bent axle giving it the " thump thump" sound and a wobble.
Great video as always Charlie, I'm now brave enough to pull apart my Dapol Class 22 and put figures in, lights were a nightmare though. I'm now checking all my stock with a 9v battery, great advice and help for us relative newbies to the hobby.
Another great video Charlie, you really do make these videos both incredibly informative and very funny, just what we modellers need in these troubled times! Mike
I have the same H&M Duette. Admitting to theft, vandalism and piracy on the same video? Good job the cops are too busy with folk who will not stay at home. Respect to the crew who were "socially distancing" in the cab. You make the best informative and entertaining videos Charlie. Keep`em up.
Hi Charlie, another great video. I grew up in Swindon but that's enough said about that. I have had 3 of the latest versions from Dapol and they have been fantastic locos, I'm more annoyed that I just passed on my Inspection saloon as I thought the Blue Grey colour scheme was a bit late for the era I'm modelling and wouldn't have thought a class 22 would have pulled it.... oh well. Cheers Sam
Really just enjoyed your very interesting video. I am currently working and living in Frankfurt and are obviously at home and have plenty of free time. I have always liked the class 21/22/29 for some reason? and have a mint condition of the Hornby class 29 which is one of my favourite locomotives in my collection. The German connection regarding the sound chip was fascinating. Think I will research the headcode on my Hornby class 29 - 8A46 so another little task. Thank you so much for sharing this Charlie - take care and stay healthy.. best wishes.. Paul
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it and good luck with the headcode. Come back with a separate comment if you want the answer, but it will be our secret!
Chadwick Model Railway, so a question Charlie . . . do you record the details of additions of crew & type of chip?
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Good timing, I was about to eat and needed something to watch. ESU decoders from the Lokpilot4/Loksound4 family onward have an automatic motor tuning feature. Look at section 11.1.4 of the English manual. This can sometimes improve the running characteristics enormously. I know very little about British diesel engines, but if the class 22 is a diesel electric engine, the ESU decoders have an engine notching feature you might find interesting.
Great vid Charlie, amusing and informative. Charlie Frankenstein indeed, with a bit of thigh cutting. I have this model and personally think it is a winner. Smooth runner and does what it says on the tin.Getting those head code books is virtually impossible and will need a tour of ye old book shops to hunt them down. Lucky you have them.
Hi Charlie,i struggled to get the crew in mine and your right the headcodes don’t seem that bright compared to my other locos,i got mine from Hattons as a used item and it runs really well luckily,oh the valences,you’re better off nailing them on just like the real thing 😂,another great video,look after yourself 👍
Well done Charlie and congratulations on your new Class 22 engine. Sure "it's a bag of worms" to start, but it gives you something to work on. I'd replace the malfunctioning wheel set or the entire truck and that may(?) solve the issue. Happy running and enjoy your weekend!!
I'm a 65 year old Canadian HO scale modeller using NCE DCC and Peco Electrofrog. I've watched all of your videos, and nearly all of what you do translates readily into "North American". I appreciate your easy-going style of delivery, and the insights and humour that you share. Thank you, stay safe, and keep 'em coming! By the way, was that you taking the photograph of the very tired owl who landed on HMS Illustrious twenty-odd years ago?
@@ChadwickModelRailway Well, a long time ago, in another life, I was a Reserve Officer in the RCN. (actually, during the time when it was Maritime Command of the Canadian Forces) I still have a huge interest in all things Naval, and I came across a photograph of Lt Charlie Bishop RN taking a photograph of said owl. I recalled you mentioning your RN service, and your photography, and I took the chance that possibly you were one and the same! Happy to see I was correct!
How fascinating Wayne. As I recall the owl was probably exhausted and stayed with us for a couple days until we were in sight of land. You have one hell of a memory. Regards Charlie.
That was a great video with a lot of great tips. Love the weight loss technique you used for the crew. It is going to give you a great number of years of service. Sorry to hear the motor is not up to speed. Thanks for sharing. Ken
Wow...a HM Duette! I had one of those on my home layout in my teens. Sadly went missing along with my entire train set during a house move. The one box I didn't want to lose (think it was placed outside the house, during a trailer unload, and someone picked it up and walked off with it.)
Crewe-Derby DMU's were usually BRCW (later class 104) 3 car sets headcode B6. The DMU's only had 2 letter codes. Sometimes they were Cravens (later class 105) 2 car sets on later services that ran through from Crewe to Derby/Lincoln.
Great video, and love you hummor at this rough times we are in at the moment , it seems like daplo are going for 100% authenticity with these baby warships as the real ones were a bag of nails too lol, I spent a enjoyable summer a few years back as a second man on a WR class 14 ' teddy bear' diesel- hydraulic loco at my heritage railway the spa valley ' and they were well know for there rubbish Paxman engines, but if you kept any eye in all the coolent pipes and regular checks it ran fine . I am building a small layout at the moment as been layed of with my job with Easy jet airlines , so keeping me busy ,so thanks for these , and stay safe .
Nice video Charlie .Like the humour in these strange times. I bought one of these models a while back and had the same issues. However after running it in and using on short pick up goods it runs fine. .May buy one of the new Class 29's , The Ian Allen loco spotters book brings back good memories of spotting at Waverley .East coast magic Deltics, peaks, class 40's etc .Real locos we will never see again .Take care .
Hi Charlie, i remember back in the early 90s, the days i used to spend sitting with my grandad at Beeston station in Nottinghamshire, watching trains go by, it was a smaller station, so only the sprinters (class 158) used to stop at the station, usually in east midlands liveries, the hst used to thunder through going between Nottingham and Derby, mostly in the executive livery, i had a model railway at the time, and used to visit butterley preservation line, and travelled the settle to Carlisle line across the riblesdale viaduct, theres one thing i neglected to do though, i never took a book or pen, or camera, so im unsure of any of the locos numbers, and have no photos of any My model railway was very basic, it was 3 ovals of track with some sidings in the middle, pinned to a board around 12 feet long and 7 feet wide in the garage, no scenery I packed it all away into the loft many decades ago, and left the set to collect dust, and i have recently sold the entire lot, but there's method in the madness of selling it all Firstly, it eas unused for decades, but now it's bringing joy to someone, whos got my hst running around in a barrel under there christmas tree, also, everything was so old, it would have cost me a fortune to ipdate everything Every loco had ringfield motors, no dcc, no sound, no lights, very worn out paintwork, and a lot was damaged from flying off one corner of my layout onto the garage floor Also, nothing matched, i had executive livery hst power cars, but the original blue hst livery coaches, i had a crane, but no other network rail style coaches or wagons, everything was very miss matched And i did say to my sons, if i ever started another model railway again, i would do it properly this time, i would have base boards permanently screwed down, i would add scenery, and my thought is, im not really into steam locos, because i grew up seeing diesels, so id rather have modern, concrete sleeper track, modern engine sheds, led signals etc I might well do two, interconnected layouts, the main layout being all modern, with a side layout, which would be an oldy-worldy, preservation line style two track up and down to dead ends both ends, maybe with a set of points to the main layout, with all the old semaphore signals and old scenery So im watching your channel for inspiration, it wont be yet as i have other projects, but by the time i do decide to start, the technology in the railway and engines should be so good and stabilized, automation of points and signals should be great
What an excellent comment Russel. Your fresh approach is commendable. One piece of advice is ……. while planning, don’t buy any rolling stock. Wait until you are ready to build and have a good track plan. Regards Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks Charlie, thats exactly what i was thinking, plan the layout, taking into account which rolling stock i would use, then maybe buy one loco for tear runs, along with the track, start from scratch, get all the gradients (If used) and all the track and points laid, set the test loco running to make sure everything works properly, then start investing in scenery and rolling stock I do like the idea of dcc, i od course used the dc setup all those years ago, and its ok, but times have changed now, and you look back and think "what was i thinking?" And wonder how it all worked, aligning points specifically to power certain pieces of track, being careful not to have two controllers turned up when you were switching between the different loops, so the loco didnt unexpectedly fly across the layout when you switched the points, having a plate of spaghetti under the base boards to work all the points and signals, what a blissful nightmare it was, it kept me entertained for weeks locating one fault, which could of course have been one of those "school-boy" errors, an incorrectly set point, which would trip the entire layout maybe Of course, the hornby zero one system was way out of my pay grade at the time, so i never invested any time researching it, but i knew about it, but dcc looks so versatile, i like the idea of being able to consist/double head, as my favourite loco set is the hst, and i believe, both ends, such as real life, should be powered, having a power car and a dummy power car beinf trailed isnt as you refer to things "prototypical" I had another idea too, theres lots of videos about coach lighting, and stay-alives, but none explaining the possibility of having dcc chips fitted into the coaches to control the lights Being as prototypical as possible, you wouldnt see a rake of coaches sat in a siding with no loco attached with the lights on in the coaches, as there wouldnt be a loco to provide power to the coaches, would fitting dcc chips to each coach with a stay alive system to control the lights, and including the coach chips in the consist work? I dont think its ever been done
Hi Charlie. I don't know about anyone else, but you're really keeping me going in these current times. I've been waiting with baited breath for your next video and you have failed to let me down. :) Looking forward to the next one. (PS self-employed so not going terribly well at the moment, but as soon as things recover, I fully intend becoming a patron as I would love to support you and would hate to think you stop doing these videos). Hope you and your wife stay well.
Afternoon Charlie 😀 Great video as always and especially while I'm stuck in at home 🙂 Fantastic honest information on the class 22 👍🏻 Shame Dapol made such a poor locomotive 🙁 Oh happy memories going round Swindon I did back in 1974 with my friend all the way from Manchester. I've been Furloughed from work now due to this awful coronavirus 😞 Our wedding was cancelled too. But on a positive side because of you Charlie I've actually been in my garage after 3 years and started tidying up my layout 😄 As I've said before I'm a midland man living in Oldham but loved the old western region diesels. If I've got the confidence I'll do a small video again because of you Charlie. Also Dave class 47, Richard of Everard junction plus a few others on RUclips that give great content and encouragement. Have a nice weekend cheers Stevie 😎
George, fitting those two crew figures really is a huge upgrade for minimal effort. I like it. Regarding the airbrush weathering, at the start of your video, as I'm someone who has done a lot of weathering, I really must check out what you're doing. As I'm sure you're aware, airbrushing really doesn't match the reality of what you showed in your photograph. There are a few easy to do techniques that you might be interested in. I'll get back to you on that, meanwhile, I really like your approach and enjoy your videos. Rick
@@ChadwickModelRailway Hi George, you show the airbrush painted front of the locomotive, alongside an archive photograph of it, right at the beginning of the video.
Class 21 were Diesel Electric, Class 22 Diesel Hydraulic. Class 29 were rebuilt class 21 due to major engine problems. Paceman engines were fitted and they got the four digit head code box as I understand.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Not that I know of. MAN Design but built by NBL in the class 21 and Paxman Ventura in the rebuilt ones which became class 29. The Class 41 & 43 Warship also had NBL built engines where as the class 42 Swindon built had Maybach maybe what you're thinking of. Why do I know this ?
Another good source for headcodes of authentic trains are old copies of British Railways working timetables. They were regionalised, sub-divided and split into passenger and freight. They will have a code index for the routes concerned. You can sometimes pick them up on eBay. 👍🍺
@@ChadwickModelRailway No unfortunately not. You'd need to have copies of the loco diagrams. In Deltic days it was fairly easy to work things out but you'd really need someone on the inside to give you the gen. It was of course "Private and Not For Publication" as technically being nationalised it was government property. I can put you in touch with someone who has vast experience from this era. I'm sure he would be happy to offer advice. How do I contact you ? Not done this before ! 👍
We came so close to having a preserved one, 6319, not long off a major Swindon overhaul was the subject in question. Purchase was agreed but the loco was cut up in error which led to 821 earning her place as the first privately owned mainline diesel.
Charlie, the term "headcode" was a new one for me, so I Googled the term and found a Wikipedia article on it (it's not entirely complete, but it's good enough to explain what the term means). To be honest, I haven't paid much attention to what we do in the USA--something I should research. But it's nice to learn something new.
@@ChadwickModelRailway I guess the generic term is "train reporting number," which in the UK is called the headcode. But I think it's more complicated than that. North American locos also have a couple of windows on the noses that are used to identify a particular train, for routing purposes. I guess these routing numbers are the closest analog to your headcodes. I assume that your locos and rolling stock have unique numbers for inventory and tracking purposes, but I think they are different from your headcodes. In North America, we use the term reporting mark. There is a set of reporting marks managed by a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR). The reporting marks uniquely identify a railroad or subsidiary of a railroad. For example, the Union Pacific Railroad uses the reporting marks UP, UPB, UPBZ, UPHZ, UPM, UPNZ, and several others (some correspond to various railroads acquired over the years by the UP). These reporting marks are written on the sides of freight cars, along with numbers (4 to 6 digits) that uniquely identify the particular cars for inventory and tracking purposes. For a locomotive, the reporting mark typically appears on the nose with the cab number (a unique number for the particular loco). Thanks for being the catalyst for doing a little interesting research. I always find your videos interesting, and you are a very effective presenter.
@@jamescraft672 BR headcodes are a bit of a minefield James. The Wiki article probably covered most of this but it kinda started with the positioning of lamps in various positions on steam locos. As diesels were introduced, they were given sets of headcode "discs", which could be opened to show as white circles, or closed. The rear of the discs were painted in the body colour of the loco so, when they were closed, they "disappeared". For working during the hours of darkness, a small marker light was located in the centre of each disc; again, these were obscured when the disc was closed. These were short-lived and could only display the *class* of train (passenger, freight, parcels etc) and were soon replaced by headcode boxes. These *usually* consister of four characters, although a few classes(mainly multiple units) used two character displays. These consisted of: number; letter; number; number (eg 2H80) and displayed the train's reporting number. The various types: split boxes, centre boxes, roof mounted, were usually dictated by the location, or lack of, connecting doors on the front of locos. Headcodes are still in use today but they are not "advertised", only being used by operating staff, enthusiasts and railway photographers. The disappearance of the old-style signal boxes means that headcodes need not be displayed nowadays and, they are no longer included in locomotive designs. I hope there's something of interest in there.😁 Cheers for now, Dougie.
Man oh man it looks great ,sounds great, the only thing I did not see you do was fixing the 3rd pick up on the wheels. If you could show that at some point in the future that would be great. Thanks for taking the time to do the videos by the way always look forward to them.
Another great video Charlie. It is a strange hobby when the first thing we do when we buy a new and very expensive model is to stark hacking about with it (sorry making it more prototypical) and voiding any guarantee. I was interested to know that you were a young lad in Swindon about the same time as me. I think I am just a year or two older. The memories of times spent on Swindon Station came flooding back to me when I saw the wonderful 'Spirit of Swindon' model railway at the NEC last autumn (in my favourite N gauge too!).
Blimey Charlie you talked about nicking things off the Hymeks on the scrap line at Swindon. My memory of them is seeing them being made and tested at Beyer Peacocks, Gorton , Manchester as I walked past the works on my way to school. We used to see the works steam shunter pottering about the yard too.
Great video, I know what you’re saying about not having a camera in the day. I have so many memories of Dawlish and Newton Abbott as a boy,like you all from books now ... never had the opportunity for head codes lol Andy
Another great Video Charlie to keep the spirits up in these difficult times. Looking at the Loco on the Rolling road there is some wobble on the right hand bogie. Perhaps the axle is bent.best wishes from Melbourne
Hi Charlie, another entertaining video. I would disconnect the drive shaft from each end in turn and run the loco on your rolling road with drive to one end at a time, hopefully you will be able to identify with bogie is making the strange noise.
@@ChadwickModelRailway A friend of mine purchased a Bachmann Class 24 from that well know auction site, it was listed as an excellent runner! he tested it up the club and it wouldn't move, after removing a very large amount of fluff/hair from the bogies and giving them a good clean it run brilliantly.
Hello Charlie, Another entertaining session. 45 minutes this time, there's value for money. Anyhow, if you have a look at the loco on the rolling road part of the video, you can see that at least one of the axles on the right hand bogie (possibly both) is wobbling so that the wheel doesn't seem to be running concentrically. That might account for the loco wobble and possibly the noise. You mention two manufacturers of loco crew. Can I suggest that for at least one of your locos, your best loco, you put yourself at the helm. When the world gets itself sorted out and things are back to normal, have a word with Alan Buttler at Modelu (lovely bloke) and have him scan you for the driving seat. The results are very good. Stay safe and stay well. Best regards, Bob
@@ChadwickModelRailway Alan has a studio in Bristol and does many shows. Results a superb and many are used at Pendon. Glad you like the idea. Give it a go, when circumstances permit. Thanks, Bob
Charlie, The old Hamett & Morgan Control panels once upon a time these were the best.Built like a Sherman Tank. In the early 60's when a weeks wages was 12 pound a Duette panel would have taken a fair wedge of that. My one is still resting in it's box in storage. After the real loco's had been in service awhile the motor could take on a knocking. So to me it sounded very prototypical. Where would we be without the old Ian Allen books? Stay in your " Bubble " Cheers, Chris Perry.
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Another great informative video Charlie, you have an easy to watch manner complete with humour but underlining full of great little tips ( like the 9v battery for testing the pick ups ) along with the video being easy to understand at a gentle pace for us watching and learning. Thank you.
Thanks Ian, I’m so pleased that I brought a smile in these troubling times.
Stay safe. Regards Charlie
Agreed. Charlie has a very calm, measured voice which is a delight to listen to. Kind of!
I've got a agree, you have an easy to listen to style. I especially like the little humorous side comments.
I've come back to the hobby after many years and much of it has to do with watching channels such as yours.
People of my age don't want others opinions thrust down our throats, we are big boys now and can my our own minds up. I watch your videos and an old guy in Panama (Roy Smith) the joy and enthusiasm of the hobby shines through in both your channel.
Keep up the good work!
Must admit I find your honesty refreshing and love watching your videos.
Thanks SJ, you’re too kind.
An enjoyable video. I though it would go into how you resolved the "wheel flat" and pick up issue, but I guess at 43 minutes the video is long enough. Love the ramblings, and that little giggle from your wife in the background - don't ever change the format, it add so much character to the videos :)
You're right Malcolm, I just ran out of time. I will give an update in due course mate.
Chadwick and other online model railway diaries are helping me keep sanity while on furlough from work , many thanks
Stick with us B.
Chadwick Model Railway thanks it’s that time when you wish you’d started to get some type of base board together but food for thought , I’ve taken a big break from modelling and now looking at getting something sorted soon, I actually model Japanese modern image in their adopted scale of 1/80 so a little different plenty of ready to run items available and for scenery I get away with some 1/76 items, in also going to use the new bullhead track as the main network in Japan use 3ft 6 cape gauge and the sleepier spacing looks a little better for the narrow gauge. Keep up the excellent work
Another entertaining and informative episode. Your videos are very enjoyable and your delivery, openness, and humor make for good viewing.
Thanks Stan, what a heartwarming comment, regards Charlie
From A Yank in Aurora, Co - I ''ve learned a lot from your videos and appreciated your humor snd chuckles, Dave Clifford
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the videos Dave, and the language isn’t too confusing! Regards Charlie
Charlie, I admire how you guys can persevere with these brands of locos. I don't mean to offend anyone! I enjoy your teachings a musings.
I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting mate. Take care down under. Regards Charlie
There’s something rather special about having locos in your layout you have a connection with. Years ago I had 40122 D200 on an old layout in 00. I remember as a kid going to an open day at Cheshire lines in Warrington and getting to sit in the cab of my hero. Amazing. Keep up the great work and stay safe Charlie.
A great comment Paul, many thanks.
I find you such a genuine good bloke Charlie thanks for all the vidoes they are great!
I appreciate that Wapp High, you're too kind.
Just got around to looking at this video Charlie..your videos are always very watchable with a good balance between detail ,humour and items of general railway interest..👍
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful. Regards Charlie
Wow. This was an excellent video. I got so engrossed. Enjoyed this. Many thanks.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Shane. Regards Charlie.
Hello again Charlie, It's Ronnie here again, I don't want to become a bit of a pain but I am currently catching up with your previous videos and loving the content. I think you should see a doctor quite soon as you seem to be laughing at yourself often, but it is very amusing and makes you just like the rest of us.... Mad! Very good to watch your channel, really enjoyable. Many thanks.
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Ronnie. Stay safe. Regards Charlie
I’ve subscribed! You’re a wonderful RUclipsr and your age is your strength! Wisdom comes from time. Peace!
What a heartwarming comment Dwayne, regards Charlie
Well thought out description of how you prepare your locomotives. Practicala advice always available at Chadwick Model Railway! Thanks, Charlie!
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Pat.
I'm just glad I'm not one of Charlie's crew mates!!! like me legs just fine !!! ha! ha!
Great presentation Charlie. I happen to own two Dapol Class 22's, the earlier one doesn't run that well, but the one I purchased recently seems to run fine. The one observation I would make is when I do purchase a sound decoder, I always test it straight out of the package first, using an ESU Decoder Tester (51900), to ensure it's working fine before I go anywhere near it with a soldering iron.
Great tip Murray, perhaps I should have soldered the speakers to the chip instead,
Hi charlie, your work on youtube has inspired me to start my own youtube chanel about modelling and model railways. Thank you so much for being an inspiration for me. Jack
Thanks Jack, you’re too kind.
Excellent video Charlie with your fantastic human and humourous touch!
Thanks DS, you’re too kind.
thanks for another great video Charlie I will use what I've learnt today and put it into my model railway. thanks :)
Well I’m so pleased that you found it useful mate.
I model 1950s LNER, which never existed and I wasn't alive for. Modelling what interests you is all of the fun really
Great video Charlie, hope you're keeping well
Thanks BK, stay safe mate.
@@ChadwickModelRailway easier said than done I'm afraid, I work retail which puts me at great risk. So far so good however, so here's hoping :)
Good Morning Charlie, another wonderful video. Due to a divorce, change of residence and all the chaos that entails I haven't been able to do much You tubing, but when I was able, your videos helped keep me sane, Thank You. Please take care and be safe.
I’m so pleased that you found them comforting Samuel. Stay safe mate.
Thanks, Charlie, very cool to see the process you follow. Shame the loco isn't working as well as it could but hopefully you will be able to find some solution
Seems like another video topic Chris
Charlie I've watched most of your vids this one is probably the best.
one so far, by describing your work at Swindon. Also I didn't know your were ex RN!
We all have our secrets George. Regards Charlie
As always, a very informative and entertaining video. There are a number of good model rail contributors on RUclips but your channel is by far the best, you keep the focus on model railways with excellent camera work and good humour. In the current climate your contributions are even more appreciated. Keep safe.
My attic conversion isn’t quite ready for starting my layout but, in the meantime and with time on my hands I have built a small baseboard to get me started on my very first small layout. I have been collecting for almost five years so I have a very extensive stock which should hopefully allow me to complete a small scale TMD layout. However, I am still a bit apprehensive about starting my first layout. I have around 27 diesel locos, all are DCC ready, two have DCC decoders fitted, one has DCC sound fitted and I have just bought three Lenz Silver 21 plus decoders.
I have a Roco Z21 controller, DCC Concepts Digital Cobalt point motors and a DCC Concepts rolling road. However, even after watching your latest video, I’m still not sure how to carry out basic maintenance on my locos many of which have been in their boxes for a number of years (where & when to apply oil on the loco / identify & checking pick ups etc) and most importantly, how to properly run in my locos.
Only oil as a last resort Andy. Many locos are ruined by over oiling.
A few more months in the box wont change anything but you could cycle them through your rolling road to check that they're still okay.
Charlie - just watched your episode on preparing your locos out of the box. On low speed on your rolling road with your DCC it is evident that the wheel 2nd from right on your logo has a bent axle - that’s what getting that uneven running.
Yes Andy, I’ve still yet to dismantle it.
Thanks again, Charlie. Great to watch, even if I don't model in British rail. Stay save, Mark.
Thanks Mark, you too.
Nice step by step guide, the sound file is very familiar to me, I've used the same sound file for a Dutch class 2400. Since this is a diesel electric I've changed the soundfile internally and it's been a proper runner for years.
Cheers and stay safe!
I've yet to master my ESU programmer, was it easy?
It was a lot of work, mainly trial and error, getting to grips with the way a soundfile is build from the ground up, I've eventually gotten to a point where I understand the workings and this gave me the options to change what I needed to get the right "output" so to speak.
The Esu programmer and software is in my opinion a valuable tool when you're running a lot of stock with Esu decoders, programming made easy, even non Esu decoders are programmable keeping there respective manual in hand that is.
Charlie - you had me in stitches with the bit about Hogwarts....... Had to watch that a couple of times. Brilliant. You should be on prime time telly not RUclips 😄😄
It was shameful behaviour !
Hey Charlie Thanks for posting, I hope you are keeping well? I watch you updates every time they have come out and love the progress you have made. You have helped inspire me to start documenting my progress as I am about to start making changes to mine and add an extension to my current layout. So I have started making some videos thanks for your videos and inspiration, I hope I can be as good as you one day.
It's just time and honesty Shane. Good luck with yours.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Thank you very Much Charlie I love watching your updates and find them very useful and informative. Keep up the good work.
Great video thanks for keeping us going in this lockdown
Here to please Dan.
Thanks Charlie. Every part of that was great. Very informative and entertaining. I had never known anything about British head codes on locomotives before - it's something we don't do in Australia. Great tips and anecdotes too.
Thanks Peter, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Great video Charlie. Lots of fantastic info. Straight forward and simple. Even though this video is from awhile ago. Still great.
Thanks Phil, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Regards Charlie
Thanks again for another brilliant vid, when you started talking about what certain engines meant to you got me thinking about the class 55 I have just ordered, which was named after the scottish regiment that I was attached to in the early 70,s. its a great way to restore memories of the past both good and bad (thats history)
Such simpler times Diaxy.
Brilliant tip about using a battery to test the pick-ups - thank you! I shall be using that this weekend. Great video as usual.
I’m so pleased that you found it useful Mick.
I purchased a western that was the type that originally took us from Hereford to Soton I called on glory days of diesel for help with the head code for that era (March 67) and Jim Churton helped me with the correct code ( we have continued to strike up a friendship since) how great this hobby is by the way I live in Auckland NZ
RUclips is such a usful tool John, happy modelling, regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie for all the videos you do, they really are very insightful. Joachim
You're too kind JPA
Charlie, your videos are always informative and funny if not outright hilarious. They are also quite educational for us Yanks who enjoy picking up on British humor. Bag of Worms.
Of course you did add a pair of homemade Lieutenant Dans for crewmen, but I'll forgive you as I was cackling like a madman whilst you went all Lecter on 'em with the snips!
I’m so pleased that you find the channel entertaining John. It’s great to have you on board, regards Charlie
Great video Charlie.
Very informative. Thanks
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Gus. Regards Charlie
5 Star video Charlie I love your sense of humour and your stories, by the way your model railway are amazing as well. Thanks for sharing Chadwick Parkway and your time.
It's comments such as yours Steve that make it worthwhile.
Top stuff Charlie. Keep safe buddy.
You too Tase.
Charlie, I have the headcodes book too. Another book I use is the diesel and electric loco register - handy for dates locos were withdrawn. I also use the railway photography websites, though you can spend hours just browsing through! Thanks for another entertaining video..
Thanks D126 and I’ll check out the register.
Thank you so much for this video. I liked your 9V battery tip, used this to sort out pick up issues on a Ruston 48DS.
Love your humour as well ("it's a cradle you dipstick", lol); don't be too hard on yourself...
Stay safe and well!
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it TM.
Thanks for another great video Charlie, I did my spotting at Pilning
, mainly Westerns and Warships and later Berkeley Road where we used to put coins on the tracks, YIKES! Stay safe mate.
We did that too with old pennies in Swindon Station. If only I had kept one.
Charlie, I get so excited when I get a notification on your videos. They’re interesting, educational and very funny. Watching you look to the right, reminded me of a news reader getting distracted. Loved it. Keep up the good work and stay safe. 🚂🚂
Thanks Rob, you're a star.
Another good video Charlie..
To help get bodyshells off,
guitar plectrums are great, about £1 for 4.
They slide in the gap and allow the body shell to prised open slightly to get the body over the chassis tabs ..
A good tip bigfella.
Hmm, perhaps I better understand why I find your vids so satisfactory. You are a year older than me, and a fellow sailor (although I only had 24 in). Fair winds and following seas.
Thanks matey!
Wonderful video, Charlie. Another well demonstrated and fun look into the workings of an older train and upgrading it. Sorry it all went sideways, but the "how to" part was great.
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Anthony
Hi Charlie. Been suffering from the lurgy so this cheered me up no end. I am a tad older than you so rather than head codes, I used to nick steam loco shed plates at Exeter St David's shed and currently have 83D (then Plymouth Laira) fixed over my workshop door. I think the statute of limitations has run out on us! My layout is mainly SW steam but I have a green Dapol class 22 with sound which runs well and I love it - but it was new and I got Olivias Trains to do the work. Keep up the good work!
A great comment TJ. Stay safe mate.
Very watchable as always Charlie!
Thanks Kiwi, so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie
Charlie , I really enjoy your videos. Good content and good humor too. Best wishes from the USA
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed them GW.
Chadwick Model Railway yes I really do. Especially things like when you couldn’t keep yourself from laughing about your friends train or having to stop cause the wife is at the door.
The train and hobby stuff is great and well thought out, but there’s that human side too 😊👍
Note to Dapol: be kinder to modellers. Watching you work with the scalpel to remove the cab interior was a bit of a worry though you have done it many times before am sure. Not needed that glue. Great video as always. Many thanks.
Thanks Sarah, you’re too kind.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie,I have a 29 with dapols own decoder in it and I must say the running is flawless
A much newer loco I believe BB.
Great video, something you don't really think about. It reminds me that you just throw it on the track, as I did as a kid. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it IR.
Another great and welcoming video. The second axle seems to be the one with the problem. It looks like a bent axle giving it the " thump thump" sound and a wobble.
You're dead right Todd.
Great video as always Charlie, I'm now brave enough to pull apart my Dapol Class 22 and put figures in, lights were a nightmare though. I'm now checking all my stock with a 9v battery, great advice and help for us relative newbies to the hobby.
It’s just having the confidence in your ability to fix it, once you’ve broken it !
Another great video Charlie, you really do make these videos both incredibly informative and very funny, just what we modellers need in these troubled times!
Mike
That's very kind of you to say so Mike.
Thanks Charlie. Very informative.
Thanks Peter.
I have the same H&M Duette. Admitting to theft, vandalism and piracy on the same video? Good job the cops are too busy with folk who will not stay at home. Respect to the crew who were "socially distancing" in the cab. You make the best informative and entertaining videos Charlie. Keep`em up.
Phil, you're far too kind.
Love the presentation. Really enjoyed this, and I stopped railway modelling in 1992/3.
But you still have a love for it P.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Never leaves you.
Love this!! Your added smurks and humour trific! Bravo Charlie... Informative vid to boot 😉😉😷
I enjoyed it too!
Hi Charlie, another great video.
I grew up in Swindon but that's enough said about that.
I have had 3 of the latest versions from Dapol and they have been fantastic locos, I'm more annoyed that I just passed on my Inspection saloon as I thought the Blue Grey colour scheme was a bit late for the era I'm modelling and wouldn't have thought a class 22 would have pulled it.... oh well.
Cheers
Sam
Still, now you can hunt one down Sam.
Nice vid. I hav this loco, never had any of the issues of yours 🤷🏻♂️ its always on my list as an absolute flawless model, love it
Darn, you've let me down Matthew.
Really just enjoyed your very interesting video. I am currently working and living in Frankfurt and are obviously at home and have plenty of free time. I have always liked the class 21/22/29 for some reason? and have a mint condition of the Hornby class 29 which is one of my favourite locomotives in my collection. The German connection regarding the sound chip was fascinating. Think I will research the headcode on my Hornby class 29 - 8A46 so another little task. Thank you so much for sharing this Charlie - take care and stay healthy.. best wishes.. Paul
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it and good luck with the headcode. Come back with a separate comment if you want the answer, but it will be our secret!
I know you were not that impressed by the Dapol loco, but I loved the DCC sound . Great video again Charlie, thanks
I haven't given up just yet Anthony.
Excellent as always Charlie.
Thanks Paul.
Chadwick Model Railway, so a question Charlie . . . do you record the details of additions of crew & type of chip?
Good timing, I was about to eat and needed something to watch.
ESU decoders from the Lokpilot4/Loksound4 family onward have an automatic motor tuning feature. Look at section 11.1.4 of the English manual. This can sometimes improve the running characteristics enormously.
I know very little about British diesel engines, but if the class 22 is a diesel electric engine, the ESU decoders have an engine notching feature you might find interesting.
Thanks MS, I’ll check it out.
Great vid Charlie, amusing and informative. Charlie Frankenstein indeed, with a bit of thigh cutting. I have this model and personally think it is a winner. Smooth runner and does what it says on the tin.Getting those head code books is virtually impossible and will need a tour of ye old book shops to hunt them down. Lucky you have them.
Lucky!
Lucky you for having a good 22.
Who Knew? Great vid thanks, great sense of humor too.
Glad you enjoyed it Martyn.
Hi Charlie,i struggled to get the crew in mine and your right the headcodes don’t seem that bright compared to my other locos,i got mine from Hattons as a used item and it runs really well luckily,oh the valences,you’re better off nailing them on just like the real thing 😂,another great video,look after yourself 👍
Thanks for the tip, where's the glue!
Well done Charlie and congratulations on your new Class 22 engine. Sure "it's a bag of worms" to start, but it gives you something to work on. I'd replace the malfunctioning wheel set or the entire truck and that may(?) solve the issue. Happy running and enjoy your weekend!!
You too Alaina and stay safe.
I'm a 65 year old Canadian HO scale modeller using NCE DCC and Peco Electrofrog. I've watched all of your videos, and nearly all of what you do translates readily into "North American". I appreciate your easy-going style of delivery, and the insights and humour that you share. Thank you, stay safe, and keep 'em coming! By the way, was that you taking the photograph of the very tired owl who landed on HMS Illustrious twenty-odd years ago?
Blimey Wayne yes it was. Drifting around the Gulf as I recall. So, what’s your end of the tale?
@@ChadwickModelRailway Well, a long time ago, in another life, I was a Reserve Officer in the RCN. (actually, during the time when it was Maritime Command of the Canadian Forces) I still have a huge interest in all things Naval, and I came across a photograph of Lt Charlie Bishop RN taking a photograph of said owl. I recalled you mentioning your RN service, and your photography, and I took the chance that possibly you were one and the same! Happy to see I was correct!
How fascinating Wayne. As I recall the owl was probably exhausted and stayed with us for a couple days until we were in sight of land.
You have one hell of a memory.
Regards Charlie.
That was a great video with a lot of great tips. Love the weight loss technique you used for the crew. It is going to give you a great number of years of service. Sorry to hear the motor is not up to speed. Thanks for sharing. Ken
I'll fix it Ken ..........eventually.
Wow...a HM Duette! I had one of those on my home layout in my teens. Sadly went missing along with my entire train set during a house move. The one box I didn't want to lose (think it was placed outside the house, during a trailer unload, and someone picked it up and walked off with it.)
How sad. Hopefully you’ve replaced it now with DCC.
Crewe-Derby DMU's were usually BRCW (later class 104) 3 car sets headcode B6. The DMU's only had 2 letter codes. Sometimes they were Cravens (later class 105) 2 car sets on later services that ran through from Crewe to Derby/Lincoln.
Great detail Pat.
Thanks Charlie for another entertaining and informative video.. I must say I've got a bit of a soft spot for the Class 21, 22 and 29's...
So did I Chris.
Great video, and love you hummor at this rough times we are in at the moment , it seems like daplo are going for 100% authenticity with these baby warships as the real ones were a bag of nails too lol, I spent a enjoyable summer a few years back as a second man on a WR class 14 ' teddy bear' diesel- hydraulic loco at my heritage railway the spa valley ' and they were well know for there rubbish Paxman engines, but if you kept any eye in all the coolent pipes and regular checks it ran fine . I am building a small layout at the moment as been layed of with my job with Easy jet airlines , so keeping me busy ,so thanks for these , and stay safe .
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Ian and good luck with your layout at these difficult times.
Nice video Charlie .Like the humour in these strange times. I bought one of these models a while back and had the same issues. However after running it in and using on short pick up goods it runs fine. .May buy one of the new Class 29's , The Ian Allen loco spotters book brings back good memories of spotting at Waverley .East coast magic Deltics, peaks, class 40's etc .Real locos we will never see again .Take care .
Ah, such simpler times David.
Stay safe mate.
Hi Charlie, i remember back in the early 90s, the days i used to spend sitting with my grandad at Beeston station in Nottinghamshire, watching trains go by, it was a smaller station, so only the sprinters (class 158) used to stop at the station, usually in east midlands liveries, the hst used to thunder through going between Nottingham and Derby, mostly in the executive livery, i had a model railway at the time, and used to visit butterley preservation line, and travelled the settle to Carlisle line across the riblesdale viaduct, theres one thing i neglected to do though, i never took a book or pen, or camera, so im unsure of any of the locos numbers, and have no photos of any
My model railway was very basic, it was 3 ovals of track with some sidings in the middle, pinned to a board around 12 feet long and 7 feet wide in the garage, no scenery
I packed it all away into the loft many decades ago, and left the set to collect dust, and i have recently sold the entire lot, but there's method in the madness of selling it all
Firstly, it eas unused for decades, but now it's bringing joy to someone, whos got my hst running around in a barrel under there christmas tree, also, everything was so old, it would have cost me a fortune to ipdate everything
Every loco had ringfield motors, no dcc, no sound, no lights, very worn out paintwork, and a lot was damaged from flying off one corner of my layout onto the garage floor
Also, nothing matched, i had executive livery hst power cars, but the original blue hst livery coaches, i had a crane, but no other network rail style coaches or wagons, everything was very miss matched
And i did say to my sons, if i ever started another model railway again, i would do it properly this time, i would have base boards permanently screwed down, i would add scenery, and my thought is, im not really into steam locos, because i grew up seeing diesels, so id rather have modern, concrete sleeper track, modern engine sheds, led signals etc
I might well do two, interconnected layouts, the main layout being all modern, with a side layout, which would be an oldy-worldy, preservation line style two track up and down to dead ends both ends, maybe with a set of points to the main layout, with all the old semaphore signals and old scenery
So im watching your channel for inspiration, it wont be yet as i have other projects, but by the time i do decide to start, the technology in the railway and engines should be so good and stabilized, automation of points and signals should be great
What an excellent comment Russel.
Your fresh approach is commendable.
One piece of advice is ……. while planning, don’t buy any rolling stock.
Wait until you are ready to build and have a good track plan.
Regards Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks Charlie, thats exactly what i was thinking, plan the layout, taking into account which rolling stock i would use, then maybe buy one loco for tear runs, along with the track, start from scratch, get all the gradients (If used) and all the track and points laid, set the test loco running to make sure everything works properly, then start investing in scenery and rolling stock
I do like the idea of dcc, i od course used the dc setup all those years ago, and its ok, but times have changed now, and you look back and think "what was i thinking?" And wonder how it all worked, aligning points specifically to power certain pieces of track, being careful not to have two controllers turned up when you were switching between the different loops, so the loco didnt unexpectedly fly across the layout when you switched the points, having a plate of spaghetti under the base boards to work all the points and signals, what a blissful nightmare it was, it kept me entertained for weeks locating one fault, which could of course have been one of those "school-boy" errors, an incorrectly set point, which would trip the entire layout maybe
Of course, the hornby zero one system was way out of my pay grade at the time, so i never invested any time researching it, but i knew about it, but dcc looks so versatile, i like the idea of being able to consist/double head, as my favourite loco set is the hst, and i believe, both ends, such as real life, should be powered, having a power car and a dummy power car beinf trailed isnt as you refer to things "prototypical"
I had another idea too, theres lots of videos about coach lighting, and stay-alives, but none explaining the possibility of having dcc chips fitted into the coaches to control the lights
Being as prototypical as possible, you wouldnt see a rake of coaches sat in a siding with no loco attached with the lights on in the coaches, as there wouldnt be a loco to provide power to the coaches, would fitting dcc chips to each coach with a stay alive system to control the lights, and including the coach chips in the consist work? I dont think its ever been done
Yes Russel, DCC controlled coach lighting is available commercially. Good luck with your project.
Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie. I don't know about anyone else, but you're really keeping me going in these current times. I've been waiting with baited breath for your next video and you have failed to let me down. :) Looking forward to the next one. (PS self-employed so not going terribly well at the moment, but as soon as things recover, I fully intend becoming a patron as I would love to support you and would hate to think you stop doing these videos). Hope you and your wife stay well.
Thanks Simon, you're too kind.
Afternoon Charlie 😀 Great video as always and especially while I'm stuck in at home 🙂 Fantastic honest information on the class 22 👍🏻 Shame Dapol made such a poor locomotive 🙁 Oh happy memories going round Swindon I did back in 1974 with my friend all the way from Manchester. I've been Furloughed from work now due to this awful coronavirus 😞 Our wedding was cancelled too. But on a positive side because of you Charlie I've actually been in my garage after 3 years and started tidying up my layout 😄 As I've said before I'm a midland man living in Oldham but loved the old western region diesels. If I've got the confidence I'll do a small video again because of you Charlie. Also Dave class 47, Richard of Everard junction plus a few others on RUclips that give great content and encouragement. Have a nice weekend cheers Stevie 😎
Stevie, it’s heartwarming comments such as yours that make it worthwhile.
George, fitting those two crew figures really is a huge upgrade for minimal effort. I like it.
Regarding the airbrush weathering, at the start of your video, as I'm someone who has done a lot of weathering, I really must check out what you're doing. As I'm sure you're aware, airbrushing really doesn't match the reality of what you showed in your photograph. There are a few easy to do techniques that you might be interested in. I'll get back to you on that, meanwhile, I really like your approach and enjoy your videos.
Rick
I’m confused Rick. Which photo do you mean as there is no weathering at the start of the video. Or am I missing something?
@@ChadwickModelRailway Hi George, you show the airbrush painted front of the locomotive, alongside an archive photograph of it, right at the beginning of the video.
Class 21 were Diesel Electric, Class 22 Diesel Hydraulic. Class 29 were rebuilt class 21 due to major engine problems. Paceman engines were fitted and they got the four digit head code box as I understand.
There was a Mayback engine installed somewhere along the line.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Not that I know of. MAN Design but built by NBL in the class 21 and Paxman Ventura in the rebuilt ones which became class 29. The Class 41 & 43 Warship also had NBL built engines where as the class 42 Swindon built had Maybach maybe what you're thinking of.
Why do I know this ?
best regards. thanks, congratulation for yours videos
Thanks Pedro, you’re too kind mate. Regards Charlie
Another good source for headcodes of authentic trains are old copies of British Railways working timetables. They were regionalised, sub-divided and split into passenger and freight. They will have a code index for the routes concerned. You can sometimes pick them up on eBay. 👍🍺
You're right Martin but will it give you the type of Loco?
@@ChadwickModelRailway No unfortunately not. You'd need to have copies of the loco diagrams. In Deltic days it was fairly easy to work things out but you'd really need someone on the inside to give you the gen. It was of course "Private and Not For Publication" as technically being nationalised it was government property. I can put you in touch with someone who has vast experience from this era. I'm sure he would be happy to offer advice. How do I contact you ? Not done this before ! 👍
Great "cabin fever" video keep them coming please.
I’ll try mark.
We came so close to having a preserved one, 6319, not long off a major Swindon overhaul was the subject in question. Purchase was agreed but the loco was cut up in error which led to 821 earning her place as the first privately owned mainline diesel.
I've heard of this shocking mistake Andrew.
Charlie, the term "headcode" was a new one for me, so I Googled the term and found a Wikipedia article on it (it's not entirely complete, but it's good enough to explain what the term means). To be honest, I haven't paid much attention to what we do in the USA--something I should research. But it's nice to learn something new.
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting James.
@@ChadwickModelRailway I guess the generic term is "train reporting number," which in the UK is called the headcode. But I think it's more complicated than that. North American locos also have a couple of windows on the noses that are used to identify a particular train, for routing purposes. I guess these routing numbers are the closest analog to your headcodes. I assume that your locos and rolling stock have unique numbers for inventory and tracking purposes, but I think they are different from your headcodes. In North America, we use the term reporting mark. There is a set of reporting marks managed by a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR). The reporting marks uniquely identify a railroad or subsidiary of a railroad. For example, the Union Pacific Railroad uses the reporting marks UP, UPB, UPBZ, UPHZ, UPM, UPNZ, and several others (some correspond to various railroads acquired over the years by the UP). These reporting marks are written on the sides of freight cars, along with numbers (4 to 6 digits) that uniquely identify the particular cars for inventory and tracking purposes. For a locomotive, the reporting mark typically appears on the nose with the cab number (a unique number for the particular loco). Thanks for being the catalyst for doing a little interesting research. I always find your videos interesting, and you are a very effective presenter.
@@jamescraft672 BR headcodes are a bit of a minefield James. The Wiki article probably covered most of this but it kinda started with the positioning of lamps in various positions on steam locos. As diesels were introduced, they were given sets of headcode "discs", which could be opened to show as white circles, or closed. The rear of the discs were painted in the body colour of the loco so, when they were closed, they "disappeared". For working during the hours of darkness, a small marker light was located in the centre of each disc; again, these were obscured when the disc was closed. These were short-lived and could only display the *class* of train (passenger, freight, parcels etc) and were soon replaced by headcode boxes. These *usually* consister of four characters, although a few classes(mainly multiple units) used two character displays. These consisted of: number; letter; number; number (eg 2H80) and displayed the train's reporting number. The various types: split boxes, centre boxes, roof mounted, were usually dictated by the location, or lack of, connecting doors on the front of locos. Headcodes are still in use today but they are not "advertised", only being used by operating staff, enthusiasts and railway photographers. The disappearance of the old-style signal boxes means that headcodes need not be displayed nowadays and, they are no longer included in locomotive designs.
I hope there's something of interest in there.😁
Cheers for now,
Dougie.
You are seriously hilarious. Thank you for that.
I'm so pleased that I made you smile Rafael.
Man oh man it looks great ,sounds great, the only thing I did not see you do was fixing the 3rd pick up on the wheels. If you could show that at some point in the future that would be great. Thanks for taking the time to do the videos by the way always look forward to them.
I haven't fixed the pick-up yet but it's on the list mate.
@@ChadwickModelRailway ahh cool I would love to see how you do that.
Another great video Charlie. It is a strange hobby when the first thing we do when we buy a new and very expensive model is to stark hacking about with it (sorry making it more prototypical) and voiding any guarantee.
I was interested to know that you were a young lad in Swindon about the same time as me. I think I am just a year or two older. The memories of times spent on Swindon Station came flooding back to me when I saw the wonderful 'Spirit of Swindon' model railway at the NEC last autumn (in my favourite N gauge too!).
Great memories too Andrew. As a matter of interset, in their latter years, my parents lived in the Railway Village.
Blimey Charlie you talked about nicking things off the Hymeks on the scrap line at Swindon. My memory of them is seeing them being made and tested at Beyer Peacocks, Gorton , Manchester as I walked past the works on my way to school. We used to see the works steam shunter pottering about the yard too.
I was just a young ratbag then Stephen.
Great video, I know what you’re saying about not having a camera in the day. I have so many memories of Dawlish and Newton Abbott as a boy,like you all from books now ... never had the opportunity for head codes lol
Andy
Thanks Andy, those were simpler times.
Good Video Charlie Best regards Andrew
Thanks Andrew.
Another great Video Charlie to keep the spirits up in these difficult times. Looking at the Loco on the Rolling road there is some wobble on the right hand bogie. Perhaps the axle is bent.best wishes from Melbourne
I think that you're right. Hopefully the pick up issue is on the same axel.
Hi Charlie, another entertaining video. I would disconnect the drive shaft from each end in turn and run the loco on your rolling road with drive to one end at a time, hopefully you will be able to identify with bogie is making the strange noise.
Thanks David, I just didn't have time in this one.
@@ChadwickModelRailway A friend of mine purchased a Bachmann Class 24 from that well know auction site, it was listed as an excellent runner! he tested it up the club and it wouldn't move, after removing a very large amount of fluff/hair from the bogies and giving them a good clean it run brilliantly.
Charlie, I think we are good with the “wondering off” content ☺️
Thanks, that’s reassuring.
Thats funny because ive just done the Crewe to Derby route today ;)
Fair play MP.
Hello Charlie,
Another entertaining session. 45 minutes this time, there's value for money.
Anyhow, if you have a look at the loco on the rolling road part of the video, you can see that at least one of the axles on the right hand bogie (possibly both) is wobbling so that the wheel doesn't seem to be running concentrically. That might account for the loco wobble and possibly the noise.
You mention two manufacturers of loco crew. Can I suggest that for at least one of your locos, your best loco, you put yourself at the helm. When the world gets itself sorted out and things are back to normal, have a word with Alan Buttler at Modelu (lovely bloke) and have him scan you for the driving seat. The results are very good.
Stay safe and stay well.
Best regards,
Bob
Thanks Carol, I'll check thre bogie in time. Me, a driver, you're on!
@@ChadwickModelRailway Alan has a studio in Bristol and does many shows. Results a superb and many are used at Pendon. Glad you like the idea. Give it a go, when circumstances permit.
Thanks,
Bob
I noticed that as well. Is that the same axle that wasn't picking up. If so could the faults be related.
Cheers
Jim
Hi Charlie another great video mate i really injured your video stay safe charlie at this time
Thanks Clive, you too mate.
14:47 A Duette! You can't go wrong there, Charlie!
Proven quality Tom.
Charlie, The old Hamett & Morgan Control panels once upon a time these were the best.Built like a Sherman Tank. In the early 60's when a weeks wages was 12 pound a Duette panel would have taken a fair wedge of that. My one is still resting in it's box in storage. After the real loco's had been in service awhile the motor could take on a knocking. So to me it sounded very prototypical. Where would we be without the old Ian Allen books? Stay in your " Bubble " Cheers, Chris Perry.
A heartwarming comment Chris, many thanks.