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Be careful crouching in a helix, the last time I did it my wife turned the power on and when I got out it was 1967.
😂
I would love to go back to 1967... very happy memories.....
I did say, don’t try this at home!
😁 Now I’m definitely building a helix ... I knew there had to be a way out of this mess ...
September 5, 1967 was my first day of kindergarten. (September 4 was Labor Day.)
Its the intellectual honesty that sets this channel apart. Its not all roses and bonbons. When there is a mistake, which happens to all of us, it isn't hidden, rather it is offered up for learning. Well done Charlie!
That’s very kind of you to say so. As they say, honesty is the best policy. Regards Charlie
I wasn't inclined to watch this at first but as my interest in the technical side gradually climbed, I decided to watch it. To a degree, an excellent video, can be appreciated on different levels.
Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Congratulations on the perseverance it took to solve the problem. You took the blows and saw it through and did it your way. See you in a couple of weeks.
Thanks Joe, and thanks for your support too. Regards Charlie
at 7:10, suddenly I had a vision of you popping out of the middle of the helix and singing 'Happy Birthday, Mr President'. I cannot unsee this.
I dread to think what I’m wearing Michael.
Oh Michael, did you have to put that image into my head?
Wow, you really are my fav Model Railway channel. I am a retired contractor and building insp for HUD, (for anyone that doesnt reconize the name it is for the, Dept of Housing and Urban Development out of Washington DC USA), and I simply cannot get enough of your videos. I could listen to you and watch you build for hours which is great because that is exactly what I have been doing! You truly are FANTASTIC! Well done my friend!
What a heart warming comment Joseph. Stay safe. Regards Charlie
In the words of Project Binky - "make the noise"! Nice new toy Charlie and it's good that it showed up the error in the helix before you got any further on. And possibly consigned what turned out to be perfectly good locos to the scrap heap. It has probably paid for itself already in that regard.
Having seen the amount of engineering you've put into this helix I now realise mine was doomed to failure from the start, but we live and learn! Cheers
Thanks Davie, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Charlie - I recently got back into model trains after many years away; because my 9 year old son is showing interest in it. Thank you for all of these videos - they have refreshed my brain better than any other out there. While our layout will be 4'x8' and DC only, a ton of your tips and how to information will be utilized. Thank you again from someone across the pond.
Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you found the video is interesting and it will be of use to your son. Regards Charlie
There is definitely a lot of skill and engineering involved in model railways that people don't realise. Your set up is impressive Charlie, I enjoy videos as I am learning a lot
The link line to the helix looks great with the sweeping curve. With the terminus station on the left and the through line to the helix disappearing into a tunnel on the right, it reminds me of Birmingham Moor Street...
I’m so pleased that you like the plan Mark. Regards Charlie
Well done, Charlie! Although my gag reflex did kick in when you climbed inside the helix. I'm so clumsy and cack-handed if I did that I would impale my skull on a coach bolt and smash through the helix onto the floor!
When I worked for a well-known DIY store, our resident house-broken chippie used to call MDF "Value Reformed Ham" lol
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it robotmonkey. Stay safe. Regards Charlie
Yes, it's great to see the progress you're making. Even if I'm behind with watching. 👍
I’m sure that you will soon catch up GS.
Do like watching a British twist to the hobby on the other side of the pond🇨🇦.thanks Charlie. Lockdown here too.We been making locomotives out of the scrap box.🤪 Cheers.
Yes railway modelling brings a little light relief to these somewhat troubling times mate. Stay safe, regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway 🚂✌
Always a pleasure to watch your video's Charlie. When you stepped into the helix it reminded me of weeding in the garden with my back to Agave's... Owch! Your luck seems better than mine...
Life on the edge!
Afternoon Charlie. That is impressive now 👍🏻 Inky saw Falcon once at Cardiff Canton shed in the 70s. Really good powerful lovely locomotive. Have a nice weekend cheers as always Stevie 😎
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Steve. Sadly, in its contract falcon was forbidden to be preserved. What a disaster. Regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie. An engineering marvel, Brunel would be proud!
Only if it lasts the test of time Warren.
Good old Isambard would indeed have appreciated the thoroughness behind this design👍🏻
Those sweeping curves will look great, another brilliant video Charlie, 👍👍
Thanks Simon, you’re too kind
The curves look so nice now...thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
I’m so pleased that you like them JO. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, that looked pretty easy... Lots of fiddling I am sure but you make it look so easy.. Looking good, cheers, Chris
I think sometimes, we always believe things are going to be harder than they really are. Regards Charlie
Brilliant as usual Charlie. When you climbed in the helix I had visions of you popping out of a birthday cake. Perhaps something you did when you were younger?
Yes it could’ve been a real surprise surprise moment! Regards Charlie
Excellent solution & construction. Nifty little device, the digital spirit level 👍
Thanks Rob, I’m pleased that you found it interesting.
Wow, that's looking spectacular, great stuff. But, gosh, there weren't half a lot of ads during this episode.
I’m so sorry about the advertisements Tony. I had planned one mid role ad. However Google clearly had other ideas. My deepest apologies.
Hi Charlie,
For those who want a cheaper option instead of investing in an inclinometer, you can down load one if you have a smart phone. I tried it and it works pretty much the same in accuracy.
Cheers,
Michael.
Thanks Michael, great tip. Regards Charlie
Comming along nicely Charlie Barnstaple Station is going to look 👍
I have my fingers crossed Mark. Regards Charlie
Looks like a good milestone for the new levels. Top work!
Thanks Stevie I’m so pleased you found it interesting
"that'll be the wife then".... makes a change from "that'll be the phone then" :) - Charlie, again a fantastic and informative video, delivered in an entertaining way. This helix is taking Chadwick to new heights.... (I'll get my coat :) )
Malcolm has left the station ... ;-)
@@jyvben1520 Nice one :-)
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it gentlemen. Regards Charlie
Hello Charlie - I enjoyed this video - the curves from the helix are super. The driver of Falcon is waiting for a clear road and I'm waiting to hear those 2 Maybach engines lift those coaches up the gradient! Well done!
Thanks Kev, I just need to fit that sound decoder.
Absolutely fantastic to see the helix connected and trains running onto the main layout. Really looking forward to the next video now
Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie
The human eye is a weird thing right enough. Perfectly laid, dead straight tracks can look 𝑠𝑜 good but there's something about long, sweeping curves that are really pleasing on the eye. For some reason, it doesn't seem to be as effective on a single track, or maybe that's just me. I always think that a single track looks best with curves all over the place; seems to be quite 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒚𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 too.
It's hard to tell how the new bit is going to look; we'll get a better idea when the rising gradient to Barnstaple gets installed but, so far, it's looking great Charlie.👍👌😁
I’m so pleased that you agree that the progress seems to be going well. We shall keep our fingers crossed, regards Charlie
Hi Charlie glad you got it sorted LOOKING GREAT Charlie glad you are winning with is very intricate project awesome .great video again.
Thanks Tony, but it’s been an uphill struggle!
@@ChadwickModelRailway no pun intended lol
I purchased that tool awhile ago and it was a life saver for me. Good stuff I am glad that it worked out for you.
It was truly a game changer mate. Regards Charlie
Hi, Glad you found the flaw in the helix. 2% with this radius is still a challenge for the locos but obvious better. Success with the build ! Greetings.
Yes we got there in the end mate. Regards Charlie
I enjoy your work! Thank you!
Thanks mate, regards Charlie
Nice vid.
All of this is a good reminder that planning the helix is crucial. The rise must be enough to clear the track below, allowing for the thickness of roadbed, upon completion of the first revolution. The radius needed to do that can be calculated as the rise divided by the quantity of the decimal of the grade percent, pi, and 2.
Ex: for an N scale helix rising 2.75" each revolution, the radius curve for a 1% grade is 2.75/(.01*3.14*2). About 44".
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head Donald, it’s no walk in the park. I now have various items of rolling stock to modify so they can survive the pressures of the Helix.
What a fantastic result Charlie! Those Hornby Pullmans make or break for most locos with their pick up arrangements behaving like handbrakes, fantastic to see the stock conquer the grade. I'm not looking forward to doing my 4 lane helix shortly but the digital level is certainly the way forward. Will look fantastic once the scenery is complete!
I do hope that you’re not using first, second, third and fourth radius curves. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway No not at all Charlie! What a terrifying thought 😂 My monstrosity will be using a minimum internal radius of 1600mm to 1800mm. Jason Woods "The escarpment" layout has set the standard for helix builds, so I think the bar has been set. Regards, Ben.
charley i am really enjoying watching how you go about building your layout i also watch a aussie called Jason wood and evirate junction love all of your builds graham
Thanks Graham, I’m pleased that you enjoy the channel.
Hi Charlie, brilliant video as usual, I bought one of those percentage levels from Aldi, it also has an arm that levers out from the top which actually shows the gradient which was very helpful as I built my gradients. They all seem to work so far, so fingers crossed as I lay track up my last gradient all is good! Always like an interruption from Mrs Chadwick, Mrs Exehaven seems to be like a moth to a light bulb as soon as I start filming, anyway beautiful sweeping curves and I mean the layout! Cheers for now Charlie John
What a heartwarming comment John. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and that your wife also interrupts your filming! Regards Charlie
Charlie, congrats on the helix. Very nice job 👍
Thanks JFZ, I’m pleased that you enjoyed it.
Another great video Charlie, fantastic progress, yes that level is just the berries, just keep safe and well, lockdown can be a trying time,hopefully we don't have to travel down that road again, thanks from down under
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Jed. It’s been a rough journey, regards Charlie
what a tremendous amount of work which i have to say is looking fantastic ,quite an epic setup this is turning into ,brilliant stuff ,hope your knee is appreciative ..great update many thanks,
Thanks skyfall, I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying the journey.
Hello Charlie. Success well done. The mini level makes a difference in this height & carpentry format for the model railroad. Couplers are tricky due to their shanks sometimes annoying depending on the car body from the coaches. Well like the Chessie System old logo : "For Progress" your layout is working well I'm pleased , as for the half inch plywood or 1/4 inch hopefully you'll get a good quality soon. I know this lockdown is a headache. I'm backed up here in the states with a lot of other wood related & plastic projects. You're doing a fantastic job, happy modeling on the Chadwick & I'll keep watching as always.👏👏👏👏🚞🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Harold. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie
Really impressed with this. Its looking a LOT better and great to see it working well.
For the station board, above the helix, i would concider constructing it so it potentially sits on a frame with Dowels, aswell as not laying the track straight accross the joins (dcc concepts copper clad sleepers are excellent for this)
You could then have the station board basically unbolt and be able to remove the whole area.
Will be a LOT easier to work on the scenery side than leaning over a very spiky looking helix!
Plonk it on a work bench and away you go! 😀
All the best Charlie, Eric F
A very interesting comment Eric. Yes I had thought about having a removable section, and also to cover just half of the Helix if that makes sense. It’s great to have you on board, regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway yeah would make your life much easier at the end of the day wouldnt it.
Im very impressed with the helix anyhow, its a work of art!
Look forward to the next vid.
Dear Sir,
"MDF is a product made by the devil..." I loved it! I made the grave mistake of using MDF for me "control table" and had all sorts of trouble. So i made several alternate meanings for the bloody material. I dare not write them here, as it would be extremely ungentlemanlike (even with them being in portuguese), with the exception of "Material Defective from Factory."
Cheers from Brazil!
It's great to have a supporting opinion EM.
A great update Charlie. When I was watching your previous video on getting stock up, something did seem off, but I didn't mention it only because i couldn't figure out quite what was making me think that. The moment you laid the digital level on it it was almost a "ah!" Moment. Glad you figured it out though and things seem to be working well now.
Yes it was a lightbulb moment for me too. Regards Charlie
Good evening Charlie. I have been really liking your vid’s and finding them really useful for ideas, I’m sorry to here that you are not able to go out and get wood items you need for the layout, I work in a timber store and still have to go to work so if you need anything you can let me know and I could get it for you, we do also offer a delivery services and we can courier items as well if needed.
Thanks David but it looks like I’m sorted. Regards Charlie.
Hurrah. It’s Friday. I’ve finally finished work for the day and get to sit back with a cup of coffee and get my weekly fix of Charlie and the amazing Chadwick. It’s somewhat reminiscent of finishing school on a Friday and sitting down at 5 past 5 to watch Crackerjack!
Great efforts and work there Charlie - nice run to/from the helix.
Thanks David, you’re too kind.
A lot of work Charlie. Really enjoying the updates. If you are struggling to get plywood try B&Q (If you have one). Our local branch are doing home delivery for a very small charge. Keep safe.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Davis.
Hi Charlie,
The Prototype mountain railroads that had many challenges and needed steep grades, (like many railroads in Colorado with 3% - 3.5% and higher grades), were trying to gain as much rise as possible in the limited space they had available to meet the demand. They had a method of applying grades. They used to at the beginning of the grade have a steeper incline while much of the train was still on more level ground and then they would ease the grade to the ruling grade. This would gain them a few extra feet of rise without bogging down the engine or causing driver slippage.
Example: They might have a 3.5% grade for the first part of the grade (while the trailing freight cars were still on more level ground) and then they would ease the grade to a lesser grade, like say 3%, when all the train was now on the incline. This way they picked up extra rise and could reduce the ruling grade up the incline.
I have done this on one part of my HO mountain railroad where I have steep grades, which comes in handy if you're trying to get that extra 1/2" of rise in the space you have to make the climb.
Just thought I'd share that info. We can learn a lot from the prototype and it is interesting how they solved problems. All the best Charlie.
Philip
What a very interesting comment Phillip. I’ve never really considered that option. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway Yes, I understand Charlie. Neither did I think of that until I learned from researching the prototype mountain railroads. (It's actually fun researching and always good to learn how a real railroad solved problems). Using the prototypical approach, is a method that can come in handy for some and be very useful when trying to solve a grade/space problem. All the best from New Jersey.
Philip
Hello from Canada and I always enjoy your videos. Awesome, glad to see that you figured out the helix issues, it was hard to watch the last few times when they couldn't make it to the top. I know you've put a lot of work and thought into that helix.
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Michael. Fortunately we got there in the end, regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, to start with it looked a bit Heath Robinson, but the more you added the better it got! by the end it looks grand, I look forward to seeing how you attack the scenery. Thanks for sharing with us better than the rubbish on TV lol stay safe
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Richard. Stay safe. Regards Charlie
I don't know what is says about me! But one of the most absorbing videos on RUclips I have watched!! A genuine sense of anticipation at seeing it working, and total admiration at your skills from the point of view of design execution and carpentry.
One thing, have you given thought as to making the front side of the board wide enough for the necessary scenery as the track curves out the top of the helix, as it would seem to me, that quite a bit of woodworking will need to be done to create at least the frame for the 'nearside' of the cutting as the track disappears into the tunnel. If you follow what I'm saying that is.
However given the enormous challenge you have given yourself when you embarked on this new plan for your layout, this issue will I'm sure not present any significant issues.
When your wife said 'that looks dangerous' I wonder if she is referring to the dangerous enormity of the project your undertaking! 😉
What a great comment Keith. The trackbed for the track as it comes off the Helix is by no means the finished item. I can easily make it wider or more narrow to suit the landscape that I will build. I do hope this helps, regards Charlie
The sweeping track from the helix to the viaduct looks fantastic. Well done Charlie 👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks Kevin, you’re too kind mate.
Well done, Charlie. That inclinometer is a great piece of equipment! Can't wait for your next episode! Thanks!
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Pat. Stay safe. Regards Charlie
a shim at the right incline and a cheap level should do the trick, unless you want to know what the incline was.
Charlie nice to see the helix connected and the dreaded dead section is no more. Vertical curve is the correct terminology in track design and is used to connect together two consecutive gradients the are either convex (hog) or concave (sag)
Great info Gary.
Great start to the weekend! Cheers Charlie!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Gary. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, another great video, makes a helix very tempting.
I would be tempted to take the scenery part way round the top level of the helix, you would get the benefit of those lovely sweeping curves, and the trains would disapear around the corner before entering into the tunnel.
Keep up the good work
Paul
Thanks for your views Paul, much appreciated. Regards Charlie
The digital spirit level looks like a very useful device. I think your layout will look really exciting with the line doing down to the tunnel, as well as the incline up to Barnstable Station.
Thanks Alan, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Well, Charlie, it works!! At first, I did not see the problem and then it fell into place. The gauge that you made could not possibly fit under the first ring and then that meant that all the rings would have to be lowered and hence the need of a top ring. It must have taken a long time to sort that out. The clearance in height is a bit tight an American observation car would mean people losing their heads. A job well done. I much invest in one of those spirit levels as you know I am facing some inclines and I have changed the plan again. Martin. (Thailand)
Excuse the pun Martin, but it’s been one hell of a journey sorting this little issue. Regards Charlie
Its all coming along nicely and im learning quite a few tricks from it as it progresses especially with the electrics of it all, i do love that sweeping curve and im running it through my head now to fit something similar on to my embryonic railway. Keep up the good work Charlie 👍
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Leslie. Regards Charlie
Those curves are going to look fantastic with a ten coach train wending its, maybe having just seen the signal go all clear and the loco pulling hard!
I’m so pleased that you like the design Ed. Regards Charlie
I love your Brush Falcon.
I have a sound decoder waiting in the wings for it Jeff. Regards Charlie
In the US, cheap spirit levels typically have marks for 1/8 and 1/4 inch per foot, for putting in slope for adequate drainage. That's 1 and 2%, approximately.
But doesn’t cheap mean inaccurate?
@@ChadwickModelRailway maybe I should say "even" cheap spirit levels... My guess is that even the cheapest would do for our hobby needs.
I like the affiliated links in the description, who supplied your track screws? I especially like the link to the fire extinguisher and first aid kit. I notice though there isn't a link to the florist. I'm sure Mrs C must deserve some flowers for the tea, coffee and any sustenance provided during the day.
No, but I know that DCC Train Automation do stock them.
glad to see you got it figured out
Thanks Tim, regards Charlie
Excellent progress! You should still be able to buy materials from B&Q and merchants. In some instances, it may be a case click & collect.
Thanks Murray, but it’s the delivery issue that I’m having problems with now.
Hi Charlie, finding it difficult to think of any higher praise for your modelling, photography and presentation skills, this is absolutely gold dust, better than some of the rubbish on the BBC. Since we are all getting nostalgic this week, I think you would have been great on Blue Peter, although I haven’t seen any sticky back plastic on the layout. As some of the other people have said, don’t put yourself out too much on the new schedule, if anything, the lockdown is teaching us all to be patient.
Well done Charlie.
What a heartwarming comment Paul. You’re too kind, take care, regards Charlie
Excellent video thanks, the development of the layout from the original oval to the present concept has lifted it away from the “ train set” to a serious piece of modelling, once the circuit is finished with both helix in place it will be a very different layout. Thank you
What a heartwarming comment, thank you. Regards Charlie
Great stuff, as always Charlie. My ex wives have all complained about my 'inches management' ! At least now I know where I went wrong lol. Great to hear Mrs Bishop ! I was beginning to wonder if she was like Mrs Mainwaring, referred to but never heard. Stay safe mate
Wives are an unusual asset mate.
Play it safe!
Great video Charlie, I love your progress. Good luck and good health
Thanks mate and the same to you. Regards Charlie
So pleased you finally reduced the gradient, your engines will be all the better for it too, track work exiting helixit looks great. On gradient measurement a note of caution just because it's digital doesn't mean it's accurate, steps 1.99 to 2.08% is a 4.5% error, and if it's resolution is + or - one increment that is a whopping 9% error and that's before we add in calibration accuracies. Far more accurate manually measuring or using a simple spirit level and gradient triangle. It being repeatable (subtly different from accurate) might just have worked for you though. Glad you are pleased with it all. Stephen
But in the helix?
Yes, you have equal segment arcs, each must rise by the same amount, carefully check each for the critical first turn then use your gauge block for equal spacing between following turns to set those. Sure a bright led display is far easier to read, but as said ther is a significant margin of error in its reading as you rightly highlighted. Am glad it showed up your first turn gradient error.
Hi Charlie I've really enjoyed todays video I'm glad you have sorted the helix out. I think it will look great when done
Whoa! I got too get one of those digital levels now!
The link is in the "Show More" tab buddy.
Very well done. I never doubted you would get there. Given your headroom its a good job you are modelling the Western Region. Not enough clearance for any Class 47/86 drags!
The class 47 should be okay Richard, it’s the chimneys of steam trains along with Cartic fours that give the problems. Regards Charlie
It was the pantograph on the 86 I was thinking about!
Regards Richard
Morning Charlie,
Nice job again, coming along nicely 👍
Thanks Mick, and so pleased that you approve. Regards Charlie
Great Charlie looking good and will def use that knowledge on gradients i think around 2 is the magic number thanks for my lockdown tv well done stay safe we need you ! Public service now lol John from Chichester.
Thank you for your amazing videos. I'm a beginner with this hobby. Was scared to get going but your videos have really helped me. I am finally able to scratch the itch of modelling my own railway.
Andy I'm so pleased that you found the channel useful.
Regards Charlie
Fantastic to see the helix issue was solved in the end! That area will look great with those nice sweeping long curves 😎
Thanks Tim, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards Charlie
Those digital levels aren't cheap here in this country, city. Enjoyed the video and yes lock down is a pain but let's not get sick covid can be very nasty and we need you to show us how. Stay safe.
Very true Guy.
Over there in your corner by the viaduct, near the putative signal box, I have this image of having the old stone ruins of a church as a bit of visual appeal, and to lend a bit of "history" to the surroundings. Would only need to be a corner, perhaps the remnants of a churchyard wall. Also just 2¢
Interesting options mate. The jury is still out but clearly we need a little bit of ancient infrastructure occasionally. Regards Charlie
Well done on getting it all working, I was starting to panic. You've reassured me that a helix is the way to go on my rebuild 👍
Just be very cautious, it’s not all plain sailing especially with rolling stock couplings. Regards Charlie
Isn't it amazing how some solid data can reveal the source of a problem and also explain the poor results from previous attempts at a solution? Well done, Charilie! You have beautifully illustrated a situation that happens countless times in industry (and unfortunately government, as well). Guess you won't need a helper district after all. Cheers from Wisconsin.
Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video and the lessons and I have learned. Regards Charlie
I just cracked up with the description of MDF!
It’s true .... honestly!
Thanks Charlie for the wonderful video. Keep well
You’re most welcome Jade. Regards Charlie
Another great video. Your production is always top notch and I really like the videos where you actually build something and get the trains rolling on the new structure. That helix is a work of art!
Thanks Rick, you’re too kind.
Excellent, the helix is a piece of art in itself, I wouldn't cover it up too much.
A fair point mate.
Good to see the Health & Safety dept. is monitoring the work force closely. The layout is progressing nicely. It's interesting how a very small dimensional error at the start of a project going unnoticed causes a problem later on. You have to be so careful. Well done for sorting it out Charlie, but It's all fun at the end of the day isn't it?... 👍
Hi David, I’m not sure it’s fun but so reassuring when we sort out our little problems! Stay safe, regards Charlie
Awesome job Charlie, Please do what your told and DON'T go out and play.
I like watching your video's too much. :)
So it’s all about you Bill! I do what I can mate and hopefully we all stay cheerful. Take care, regards Charlie
A fine bit of scale civil engineering, the last episodes with the locos slipping made me anxious, but the easement is very satisfying to watch.
Can you imagine how I felt?
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, great video as always. Really enjoy seeing how your layout is doing. It's all way beyond me but it's great to watch all the same. You set a great example for people in the hobby
What a heartwarming comment Matt.
You’re too kind. Regards Charlie
Another great video Charlie 👍 With regard to materials, I don't know where you are but I have no problems getting sheet materials delivered. It might cost a little extra but would be worth it. Looking forward to the next installment.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Buying materials isn’t such an issue it’s getting them home!
@@ChadwickModelRailway I ordered my sheets of ply from Wickes, 3 days later I had them. (probably could use a local supplier too) 👍
Hi Charlie. I'm so glad you have sorted out your problem with the helix. It's far better to sort it out now at this stage, as it would be very disappointing to see all your time and hard work go to waste. We are now seeing that all your efforts are starting to pay off. Keep up the good work. Cheers Chris.
The journey is not over yet Chris. There is still a lot of trials to be done with various logos, trains, and couplings.
Flattening that level out really seems to have worked a charm. That would have been a programming nightmare to have had to remember which trains needed to go to full throttle going up the helix.
I use one of those digital levels to inspect construction sites for compliance with accessibility laws, and every one of them, w/o regard to price paid, is utterly random at measuring percent rise (luckily the government regulations take this into account). In reality they are much better at roof pitch as described in inches per 12" run. Sigh.
Excellent comment mate. Without that spirit level I would have been truly stuffed, regards Charlie
I am so pleased you sorted out the slippage problem. It must have been a wonderful feeling to realise the gradient was incorrect using the digital leveller.
You have restored my faith in the helix! But I will not be going there I am afraid to say. Great work sir!
I don’t blame you either. It’s a huge undertaking that is somewhat of a minefield. Regards Charlie
Amazing technology involved in getting where you are. The only saving grace I can think of is that the lessons you have learned from this helix will mean the other one is a dream of a job. Good luck. Roy.
A dream job perhaps but it still could be a nightmare!
You’re certainly getting somewhere!! The helix is a great little thing on the layout. I wish you the very best of luck with it.
Thanks, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Seeing a layout like yours is a great pleasure. To watch the trains go on it will be an even greater pleasure.
Fantastic video to watch grand bit of work
Thanks Ashly, regards Charlie
I agree Charlie, the sweeping curves coming off the Helix look quite attractive!
The care you've taken getting the gradients as 'slight' as possible will certainly pay off in reliable running in future.
Thanks Brian, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. I must confess I am rather pleased with those curves too.Regards Charlie
Looking good Charlie....love your videos ...keep them coming
Thanks Iain, you’re too kind.
Great stuff charlie Better than that frustrating bullfrog snot always good to see your videos
Ps i am an n scaler this is my layout channel
I’m so pleased that we’ve got there in the end mate. Regards Charlie
The lesson has been learned - make sure the first turn of the helix is "perfect" before mucking about with "adjustments" to the track or mods to the locos. Thank you again Charlie.
These things are only obvious obvious with hindsight David
@@ChadwickModelRailway How true Charlie. I've built two helices on two layouts and each time I forgot this lesson to my utter anguish.