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Thanks Charlie for another great video. For the bus wiring on my layout I’ve been using the Wago blocks for a while. It’s certainly a lot easier than soldering while hanging upside down under my baseboards. Unfortunately it’s too late for me to make my baseboards removable. As far as the Hornby announcements are concerned there were a few offerings that caught my eye but at the prices Hornby are asking my credit card will be staying in my pocket for the time being. Electricity and gas have a higher priority 😢
I couldn’t agree more David. The price of these new locomotives is astronomical. Regards, Charlie
And to remember they’re all made in China for about 50/- bob and selling for over £320.00 quid 😳
@@ChadwickModelRailway I can go to one shop and pay 400.00 but if I was to drive 110 km I can get the same train for 300.00 and thats for N scale with sound but not too many around.
Great video - I am just getting into model railways (my dad had one about 30 years ago!) And am contemplating my first layout - really inspiring to watch this come together - have lately binged almost all of your videos!
I’m so pleased that you find the channel inspiring mate. Regards, Charlie
Charlie what incredible work,I’m currently starting my own lay out in my garage.
Good luck with your project Daniel, please remember it’s all in the planning. Regards Charlie
Brilliant as always. Very informative
Thanks Tim, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Regards, Charlie
Another great vid. Thanks Charlie. It was a pleasure meeting you at the Frome model railway show last Saturday. Always look forward to your videos. All the best. Warren.
Thanks Warren, it’s great to meet up with you too. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie.
Thanks Chas another classic episode
Thanks John, I’m so pleased that you found it useful mate. Regards, Charlie
Another great video sir! Keep on!
Thanks Bradley, regards, Charlie
Great method for hiding wires, thats one issue I had on my last layout attempt, will use this method soon when I start the layout again =. Cheers for sharing Charlie
Thanks QC, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful.
Regards Charlie.
Well done video! Great tips!
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you appreciated it. Regards, Charlie
Nice update Charlie!
Thanks MF. Regards Charlie
Another great video Charlie and some very useful tips. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Jonn. Regards Charlie
Great video Charlie, the new year is off to a fine start. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Andrew 🇨🇦
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting.
Regards Charlie
Great work Charlie and another well put together video. Cheers, Alan
Thanks Alan, you’re too kind mate. Regards, Charlie
Yes, looking forward to seeing how you wire a tortoise motor to a DS64 with feedback for Train Controller as there are no video's out there on how to do this. Many thanks Charlie
Rest assured Nigel, it is on the list. Regards Charlie
Another great video, Charlie .
Thank you, Mark, you’re most kind. Regards Charlie
Great Charlie! Keep up the good work.
Thanks David, it’s great to have you onboard. Regards Charlie
As always, another entertaining video Charlie. Cheers Euan
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Euan. Regards, Charlie
Awesome Video Charlie
Thanks Christopher, regards, Charlie
Excellent video
Thanks Mels. Regards Charlie
Great tip regarding the fish plates! I had to laugh when you called the choco block a lash up as my whole layout is wired like that 😂
Do I detect an air of guilt.
If it works Dan, who cares.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, top tips this week, very useful and great entertainment as well! What more could anyone ask. Thank you for showing us the wiring again it is much appreciated. as always looking forward to the next installment.
Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased you found this instalment interesting. Regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie for introducing me to Wago connectors. I gain so much knowledge from your videos.
Thanks Archie, that's very kind of you to say so. Regards Charlie
Great progress Charlie! Thanks for the video. I'm looking forward to the terminus at the other end of the layout too 🙂 It'll be a productive year!!
Thanks Edward. I’m pleased that the branch line construction will be much more straightforward. Regards Charlie
Great video Charlie , tops tips given out as usual 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Jeff.
Regards, Charlie
Thanks Charlie, I appreciate your flexibility in showing new items to us, to help make installation a lot simpler! Realistic scheduling on keep the old mojo going often a challenge when creating a model railway!
Thanks Bill, I’m so pleased you find the videos. Useful. Regards, Charlie
Watching any of the model railway presenters in which ever gauge gives me great inspiration and motivation. All you guys on this TH-cam do a great job. Keep the videos coming, Charlie. All the best for 2023
Thanks Stewart, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie great tip on the fish plates and the Wago connectors , Thank you Charlie great video again.
Thanks Tony, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards Charlie
Enjoyed your video and liked.
Thanks MMR, much appreciated.
Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks Charlie and late happy new year to you.
HI Charlie ,This was a very good detailed instruction on using point motors and installation. Thanks
Thanks Fred, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Thank you Charlie for another informative and inspirational video. I'm very impressed with the Wago connectors and they are readily available here in Sweden.
That’s great news, Anders, they really are so useful. Regards
Phew, so much wiring well done ,great video, very useful
Thanks Colin, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting mate.
Regards Charlie
Another great video. I used Wago connectors in my house when replacing light switches and outlets. Much easier than fighting with the old wire nuts.
I must confess Steve that kind of wiring is just so alien to me. Regards, Charlie
Hello charlie , been watching your youtube video's for some time now and your my favourite got to channel and your expertise and knowledge is second to none iv learned so much watching you and been doing my own layout which is nearly ready to landscape after several changes over the last 2 years and finally getting to what i want it to be and some valid advice from you on your channels has helped me in a very big way. After seeing dcc pop up almost everywhere in direct complicity it was whilst watching one of your episodes on dcc that explained in great length in accurate detail whats involved and im glad to say i swiched over and not regretted once even though its getting very expensive hobby to be in it is a love affair after all . Thanks for all your video tutorials, Regards kev
What a heartwarming comment, Kev. You’re far too kind, and welcome to the challenging world of DCC operations. Take care mate, regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway Will do charlie and you as'well
Well done Charlie and some great tips and ideas. Susannah
Thank Susannah , hopefully we can meet up at Ali Pali. Regards Charlie
Amazing video again mate! Progress wise it is going great and the layout would be ready soon 😊 See you in 2 weeks with another update.
Thanks AS, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Thanks for a good start to the year. With regard to stripping wire for the WAGO connectors, the length you need to strip is marked on the side of the connector so you should never have the problem of not enough area to grip or have exposed wiring sticking out.
Thanks Peter, useful advice.
Regards Charlie
"Campbell's Model Railroading" on TH-cam, January 2023 episode at about three minutes in talks about his discovery of WAGO connections. I've commented to him about your discovery of the connections... and that you two would get along if you ever met. (He's in the U.S.) His association is also on "What's Neat This Week in Model Railroading #221 January 14th 2023", to which is where I found Campbell Rice's own YT channel. Talk about Network Railing, eh? (Pun intended.) John BC, Canada
Thanks for the info John ,I shall certainly check out the channels. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie. Great to meet you at the Frome model Railway show last week and thanks for your advice on model railway controllers. Superb video as always and you are a great inspiration to many people , myself included
That’s very kind of you to say so Jeremy. Good luck with your project.
Regards, Charlie
The cork on the bottom of the point motor sould work with any type to reduce the noise and is a great idea that I hadn't thought of. Thanks Charlie.
Every day is a school day LK. Regards, Charlie
That fish plate tip: 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Every day is a school day mate. Regards, Charlie
You always provide excellent tips and info Charlie, thank you.
From your earlier video’s I have used the Piko track screws on my layout and found them fantastic, especially when you find a mistake with the ability to realign to correct, cheers Paul.
Thanks Paul , I’m so pleased that you found my videos. Useful. Regards, Charlie
There are also mounting carriers available for the Wago blocks. part numbers 221-522 / 221-523 / 221-525.
Thanks Stefaan, regards Charlie
Glad your doing the warring, cuz it's way past me. only want to wish you a Happy New Year and tell you I'll be watching for 2023.
It’s great to have you on board, midnight Rider. Regards, Charlie
Good to see you been on the sunbed over Christmas. Looking as fit as lap dancer Charlie. Have successful 2023 I look forward to all the videos to come and those day trip car drives at 165 mph.
Glad you’re back on board boombox, and have enjoyed the latest video. Stay safe mate, regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway unfortunately been very sick with flu and fever for 4 weeks . But over the worse of it now thankfully.. all the best
Another cracking video a great tip for myself is setting a time scale for jobs to do that just get put off til next time, I will follow your lead once again and set to do lists against allotted time. Keep up with your great inspiration.
That’s great news Peter, your time will be much more productive. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie - Brilliant update, nothing wrong with a refresher.
I cannot believe it, I have finally been using something for ages that you have just found out about, Wago terminal blocks.
Great for lighting or tidying up behind a socket that has loads of wires.
Well that’s reassuring, Chris. I must be the last person to discover them. Regards Charlie
Always enjoy your videos. Thats why you're #1.
That’s very kind of you to say so mate. Regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway My wife passed away last month, not really into model trains, but she liked to watch your videos with me, and knew your voice without seeing you. You were her favorite.
I’m so sorry to hear of your dreadful news. Regards Charlie
good vid on the channel n like the vid you do the help me out on my layout keep up the good vids thanks lee
Thanks Lee, I’m so pleased that you find my videos. Useful. Regards, Charlie
Excellent video Charlie. I particularly like the Wago connectors. Very timely as I am currently working on droppers around my layout and get very frustrated with chock blocks, especially with my failing eyesight. I sincerely admire your patience and motivation to keep going and find your videos very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Thank you, Roy, for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie
I wish you à happy new year for you and your familly
And the same to you and yours mate. Regards, Charlie
Lots of useful knowledge in this video, thanks Charlie. It always good to have a plan and a target date. I’ve used the Wagos and they are pretty good, much better than the ‘chocolate block’ terminal blocks. Thanks again.
I’m now a convert too Chas.
Regards Charlie
Excellent video. I think you are an inspiration, Tony, for the way that you are able to explain the finer points of connecting the electrical components. It is also amazing to think how much it would cost in terms of how many hours go into building a model railway.
Thanks Alan, so please enjoyed it even though you call me Tony! Regards, Charlie
Another brilliant video Charlie 👍🏻I’m in the process of wiring around 14 points in my good’s yard area and I’ve just ordered some of those wago connectors which I’m sure will make the job so much easier
I’m so pleased that you found a video useful Marcus. Regards, Charlie
Saw the hack to use a rail piece to put fishplates on in a previous video and have been using it ever since. Great time saver/frustration reducer!!
I’m so happy that you found it useful Phillip.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, thanks for showing us the Wago connecters, in South Africa they only seem to advertise the three slot versions. Its good to see how they work, thought it was similar to suitcase clips. Keep well!
Thanks Jade, and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards, Charlie
Love these videos Charlie, I've finally decided to do the layout in the loft, so once I've saved enough to buy the wood, ha ha, I'll make a start. 😄
But you could always start with a plan Alan. Regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway Na just wing it, haha
Another interesting video Charlie, amazing how much wiring there is on one relatively 'simple' board, plus all the electronics that go with it. I did watch your video on couplings and you'll be in trouble if Margaret watches that one
Life on the edge, Martyn, I like to live dangerously! Regards, Charlie
Excellent Charlie. I made the error of having to lay on my back 👀👀👀
Good luck under there mate. It’s a nightmare, regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie I agree so much with the target idea. Whilst there are work, family and social events to deal with, I think it is really important to set yourself short term goals in the hobby. I have been focussed on building a viaduct diorama since Christmas and it is so good to get it all done on time. Promotes actual achievement and wellbeing.
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Yes Bob, I couldn’t agree more. Helps to maintain your Mojo. Regards, Charlie
I very much admire your progress Charlie, and I watch your endeavours on a regular basis. I have been planning an 009 layout for about 2 years now, and collecting various bits and pieces. Due to my living in a very small flat I’m trying to work something into just a 2 foot by 4 foot board. I’m amazed at the cost, and the skills needed. I never would have thought that building even such a small layout could be so complex. Respect to you sir, all the best, and very best wishes to you and yours in 2023.
That’s very kind of you to say so, Nigel. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie
Well Charlie, great focused video, major step forward on the board. So focused on what needed to do and how to do it, only human so nice to see the small error still in the edit. Quick fix. Looking forward to when the two boards are complete for the emu site. Trains are going to look fantastic there, such a large area. Thanks again for the inspiration to get things done, no more helicopter modelling. All very best and looking forward to the next major instalment. Marc😎
Thanks Marc, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting mate. Regards, Charlie
Great video Charlie! Couple of really good tips. Not a lot floated my boat from Hornby except their Bluetooth innovation for controlling and uploading sound to DCC Decoders, it will be interesting to see if other companies pick up on this or not.
An excellent point, but I am somewhat dubious on the Bluetooth’s real ability. Only time will tell. Regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway Charlie, I can tell you from testing that the latest versions of Bluetooth are very robust and have a good range. I undertook that testing because having tried to use BT in the past on consumer products I always found it unreliable to the point where I went back to using direct connect cables.
However, I can hand on heart say that Bluetooth 5.0 onward seems to have overcome all of that and it's now at least as good as WiFi for reliability and (depending on antenna used) pretty good for range. Even with "as supplied" on-board antenna you get rock solid reliable comms in a single room or space.
For anyone into lightweight programming of microcontrollers I think buying the (no doubt high-priced) Hornby stuff is probably a bit redundant as you can find oceans of ready made bluetooth send/receive Arduino/ESP32/ESP8266 code for free and the newer MCU boards in those ranges often have BT built-in. So you can make exactly what you want and not be limited by what is included in a product. However, for those whose interest in the hobby does not tend to the electronics side, I think that - if Hornby have done it right - then it could be a big step forward.
Another very informative video Charlie. I'm currently dismantling an old layout and planning a new one, and your point about having a plan is a good one. I've broken down my plans into two days a week with manageable targets - and when they're complete I move onto the next one on the appointed day. A bit OCD perhaps, but I can track my progress and not go off in different directions! Great tip for the fishplates!
Thanks Leslie, I’m so pleased that you found my strategy interesting. Regards Charlie
Great video Charlie
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Thanks Nick, regards, Charlie
Wago connectors are really great, very quick to make a connection.
We used them on many temporary and permanent assemblies - they last years even in high-vibration environments.
Thanks Rob, for your reassurance. Regards, Charlie
I want to thank you for the rail joiner trick. That alone was worth watching the whole video. Great work. And those connectors look just the treat, especially given that wiring is one of those things I like to put off in favor of modeling scenery. I have all of my mainline track in, half ballasted and the next step is working on industrial sidings. But first! Tree building and mountain creation. Thanks again for the information.
Thanks Richard, I’m so pleased that you find my videos useful mate. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, great video, that's certainly the best way to do the wiring when vertical, having the best access will make you be able to do your most reliable work.
Changing that short tunnel into a cutting is a great improvement, I'm sure that's how it would have been done in real life.
I like the look of those Wago connectors worth tucking away in my mind for the future, mind you I'm quite comfortable with soldering if need be.
I would be interested to see how you tackle the tracks that straddle two boards given that the preceding and following tracks would already be stuck down, I look forward to seeing the cunning plan!!
Look forward to your next installment both here and at McKinley.
Good luck from Spain!!
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie
Nice video Charlie thanks for the tips, I have a box of those Wago connectors with mixed sizes they are handy little connectors, still love those others you use. I have wired my new boards using those they are brilliant. Re Hornby, of course no interest to me with me being N gauge, but they have always gone there own way. They probably have some students straight from Uni advising them with no world experience. We had that where I worked before I retired, I was glad to get out.
I think we agree on this one. They seem to have manoeuvred themselves into a dead end. Regards, Charlie
Another great video Charlie your certainly starting 2023 with a bang, over 50 years modelling railways and I’ve never seen anyone put fishplates on like that !! So simple but will save me hour’s fiddling with tweezers and pliers lol thank you 👍
Thanks Andy, just remember that every day is a school day. Regards, Charlie
Hi thanks for another helpful video. interesting point about your motors and how you put on cork to deaden sound I have done a similar thing but use double sided window sponge adeshive tape and secured lightly with screws which seems to work well with mob point motors.
An excellent alternative, Grant. It might be better actually! Regards, Charlie
The wago connectors have small ports at the end that allow for test probes to be inserted without the need to remove the installed cables if you are fault finding and checking for a voltage. Wagos are produced by a German company and wagos is pronounced Vargo’s. Available from places like Screwfix, TLC and most electrical wholesalers. Another great informative video Charlie.
Thanks Ian, much appreciated, I’ll check out my connectors later.
Regards Charlie
There's a little mark on the side of the Wago showing how much sheath you need to strip. If you don't want to hot glue, they also sell various kinds of carriers that you can clip the connectors into. Oh, top tip: keep your fingers away from those spring loaded levers, they'll give you a heck of a smack.
Wagos (221 series) are an absolute boon for electrical work. I use them for all kinds of things. They will securely hold everthing from a 2.5mm ring main wire down to the pins on a Dupont connector jumper wire - such as we use with breadboard electronics. They are one of things that I frequently ask myself... "However did I do without these little beauties?"
Good for you for soldering feeders to your track. Useful video as usual and I appreciate your candour regarding 'inattention' which I find inspiring allowing me to not beat my self up when I do the same.
I just purchased my first DCC controller and bought as a bundle wire of appropriate gauge for bus and feeder as well as T-Tap connectors for joining feeders to the bus and wired fishplates to join feeders to the track. No soldering. The Wago connectors do look interesting.
A pin vise is also useful for those who assemble plastic models to drill out holes to small to receive the part from the original tooling.
Thanks Dom, I’m so pleased that you found a video interesting mate.
Regards, Charlie
Thanks for the fish plate tip, I’ve only been struggling to fit them for 50yrs, what a “Twonk” 🤦♂️
Every day is a school day, Colin.
Regards, Charlie
Another enjoyable video and good to see progress and hear the tips. A comment on the Wago connectors. I learned about these about 5 years ago and used them for a big house wiring job and think they are the best things since sliced bread. They are generally used for solid core wiring although they can be used for stranded wire. The only thing is what you were experiencing and that is the stranded cores splaying out making it a bit more difficult to insert. To overcome this I put a ferrule crimp on the wire. This makes it like a solid wire and easy to insert. Only takes a few seconds and saves time later. You have to use a fairly small ferrule (approx 1mm) and make sure it can reach to the very back of the Wago hole.
An interesting comment, John, I shall try out my ferules accordingly. Regards, Charlie
Thanks Charlie great video just ordered some Wago blocks. I have been using telephone crimp jellys these will be better as if something needs to be change as it does there is no problem just lift the tab and start again. GREAT
Thanks Stephen, I’m so pleased that you find my videos useful. Regards, Charlie
Hornby 2023 - I like the idea of a decoder you can easily change the sound file on. Might inspire other manufactures to do something similar.
Apparently it’s been used already in the USA Kyle. We shall see if the other big manufacturers get involved.
Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie great video as always. Hope you are all doing well. As far as Hornby goes, the prices put me firmly in the second hand market as far as locos go. Although I do quite like the new TTAs and am interested to see the new Salmon wagons also. Anyway all the best. Cheers.
Yes, these companies such as Hornby have really turned into an expensive hobby. Regards, Charlie
Great video as always. I like the idea ( not that it was theirs) for the magnetic coupling and the Bluetooth DCC. Bewildered that they only really care about LNER steam locomotives. When LMS and Southern barely get a look in.
An interesting comment mate. Surprisingly, the Bluetooth DCC is a system used in the USA. Regards, Charlie
Another great video Charlie with lots of tips that I'd forgotten, especially the fish plate one. I purchased a set of wire strippers - what a godsend they are!! Liked the change from tunnel to cutting, it will make that section look a little more "open". I had looked at the Hornby announcement and although they are making some great models now, the pricing is just far too expensive for the average modeller can afford. The positive side of it is that there will be a healthy second hand market in years to come. All the best.
Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video mate. Regards Charlie
Another interesting video Charlie. You asked what we thought of the new Hornby releases I was expecting a bit more than what they announced but with the supply issues I am not really surprised. For me the stand out announcement was the hm7000 which would appear to make dcc much simpler for digital neanderthals like me I personally think I will purchase a chip to try hopefully this will be a great way to get youngsters into the hobby due to lower prices. All the best mate looking forward to the next video.
I agree Gordon, that really was the only interesting piece of news from Hornby. Regards, Charlie
Charlie Wago also make various sizes of boxes that the connectors can be placed in my son is a builder and he often uses both the connectors and the boxes I must admit that I hadn’t thought of using them on the railway. What a great idea.
Hi Mike, they will be useful in various wiring scenarios, but not all.
I can’t see myself using them for 230v ac!
Regards Charlie
Have a look at ‘open slotted cable trunking’ might be useful, keeps cable tidy and you can add more cables at leisure just us clip the lid off and lie them in. Another great video Charley, I tried the comb connectors with great success but now to give the Waco’s a try.
Thanks Roy, and good luck on the connector hunt. Regards, Charlie
Happy New year to you .As regaurding Hornby I think its very exiting news for the new Locos and stock but I will be waiting for when the price comes down .I think Hornby are being brave in bringing out the new TT 1.20 scale at the moment the way things are but hopefully it wont last forever
Hi Paul, I’m afraid that I don’t believe Hornby will ever bring their prices down.
As for TT120, only time will tell.
Regards Charlie
Video: Great as always. Great to see your plan of action with a board per month and then filler videos on other topics. It works really well and I enjoy them. RE Hornby announcement; considering this is a catch up year, there is certainly a lot on offer, particularly towards limited edition runs. HM7000 is also, for me at least as a legacy DC owner, the biggest attraction here. I've not used DCC but loved the idea when I was younger and now wish to have something set up using it. One thing that appears to be missed/not mentioned is the control of solenoid-operated accessories. Their FAQ so far has nothing about it.
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Yes Willian, the HM7000 has attracted my interest too. Regards Charlie
Congrats on changing the tunnel to a cut. I considered posting about it but saw that the point had already been made.
Yes I missed that obvious alternative Donald. Regards, Charlie
Great video again Charlie, look forward to watching you're videos and the progress you make 👍. In regards to the Hornby announcement, in my personal opinion, I think it's good that they're having a catch up year ,as it were, with COVID delays and all. Not saying they're normally great with timing but it certainly didn't help plus China are having more problems at the moment so be interesting to see what the can release. I also saw you at Warley challenging Simon regarding TT scale which was interesting to hear what he had to say. Again great video great tips great enthusiasm/humour keep it up 👍👍👍
I think we totally agree on Hornby’s position Chris. Regards, Charlie
That thicker wire for the tortoise motor is what I did as well. I have them mounted up to 10" below the track level (our bench work is 2 layers of 4" thick foam), so it is absolutely necessary to use something more substantial. We used 16GA wire, it has worked fantastic, but connecting to the switch was tricky!
Clever minds think alike (hopefully).
Regards Charlie
Well ten points to Charlie for the fish plate deployment method! Will have to try that next time I decide to torture myself with track laying!😂
Every day is a school day, Iron Horse. Regards, Charlie
the wago stuff looks nifty i may get some to help with connecting bus wires
Yes James, certainly a useful product. Regards, Charlie
Great video once again.
Been using Wago's for years doing electrical work.
Perfect for railway layouts. You can also get T-piece terminals off Amazon although not the Wago brand.
Thanks Robin, they certainly are a useful commodity. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, looks like great progress, please keep it up, and thank you for the video.
I would have sworn you put me onto the Wago blocks, they are very handy, but it must have been someone else, but can't remember who now.
Personally, in Australia, I don't follow Hornby, as I model in HO, but from the press, they appear to be pushing fast into the TT120 size, and the OO is being a bit forgotten.
Cheers, and as always, stay safe, and happy modelling, Michael
Thanks Michael, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting.
The Wago connectors were certainly new to me, but a great design.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie. Informative and entertaining as ever. (I don't do OO gauge, so no comment on Hornby).
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Paul. Regards, Charlie.
Great video again Charlie. When was the last time you played trains? 😅 keep up the good work
Thanks John, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Regards Charlie
Well as usual another very informative video with lots of interesting detail on How to with your layout, i like your mention of MOJO, to me that is when you lose enthusiasm on your hobby which i have suffered from, but with your detailed videos and those of Underground Eric they do give me encouragement to get back into it, Thank you.
As for Hornbys 2023 release video, i found the Blutooth control interesting as with the New model of Deltic, but to me the prices of new models are ridiculous, especially those of us who live downunder as it is twice that price plus expensive postage, and for the record i cannot understand Hornby doing TT120, if they had to do it why not TT110, as the original scale, Keep up the great work.
Thanks Mark, I’m so pleased that I’m helping you to regain your enthusiasm.
Regards Charlie
Some very practical tips in there Charlie, always pays to stop and think/ review what you are doing and not rush. Great idea on the cutting - had same eureka moment on my plans too adding a cutting! Hornby blue tooth - I wonder how many engines and other BT devices you can have at once. Think of your neighbour(s) - if say a BT device geeks and hogging the airwaves with all their devices. Limit for unreliable responses/ lags and what happens as the operator numbers and thus demand for service goes up? For me being on my own secure DCC system where I am totally in control and no one else can mess it up is my route. It’s a great idea and sure it will find its place, but do wonder what the limitations are, as TT120 it’s in its infancy stages, is it another Betamax or is it a DVD? Only time will tell. It’s also reliant on dc link hold up expensive caps which just masks dirty and poor track, just wait until the day of reckoning comes and it’s a mass cleaning, day…. Week! All the best Stephen
An excellent comment, Stephen. I too wonder about the Hornby Bluetooth system. Regards, Charlie
Brilliant Charlie.
My stage one section is 2200mm x 1850mm and I have hinged the board along the 2200mm side.This allows me access to the underside of the whole section. It's man age thing....
A very sensible design, mate. Regards, Charlie.
Great information, don’t know about the Pepsi Max product placement moment though 😉
The Hornby announcement was great, honest and transparent.
Love the HM7000 presentation, as it could prove a game changer.
Happy to wait for 6202 Turbomotive.
Really appreciate you talking in correct cable gauge.
Glad you lost the tunnel, it didn’t seem to work when you first rolled it out.
Very best regards
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Only time will tell if Hornby is Bluetooth system will be reliable. Regards, Charlie
The Wago connectors have become the standard in Germany for various electrical connections already some years ago.
The idea to use them for model railroading came to me unfortunately a bit late...
Thanks for the great video!
Yes, I agree, they are a great step forward. It’s just taken me so long to find them! Regards, Charlie
Charlie, after seeing your method I moved all my layout’s electronics on a hinged panel like you. It is truly a life saver! Much easier to work on, crawling underneath is a real pain after a while. I also think that the look of the electronics on the panel is cool! It short of showcases the work you put in it, instead of always hiding it underneath the boards.
Thanks for the tip and keep up your amazing work!
That’s very kind of you to say so AV. Regards, Charlie
Non sapevo che ci fossero dei modelli così in Italia, mai visto. Una presunzione che ci vivi, io suppongo.
@@christrickett3291 Yes I am from Italy! You mean you didn't know railway modelling is a thing here? The modelling scene is pretty serious. It might not have many followers but the quality standard of the models is usually very high.
In english please Chris. Regards Charlie
Excellent video Charlie, always interested how you tackle building your layout; also I always learn something. 😁
The Hornby releases (I watched both the Hornby and the Hornby Magazine videos, 2 hours!), I was not impressed much as they seem to be catching up with missed releases from last year. Until that is it got to the HM7000 digital system, that really sparked my interest as it (as far as loco control is concerned) a real game changer. Not sure it is right for someone like yourself who has so much invested in normal DCC, but someone with a small layout and no DCC they might benefit from the technology.
Great comment Bryan, however, the Bluetooth control system is by no means new, it’s been used in the US for sometime. Regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway I had a vague recollection of Bachmann bringing out a Bluetooth decoder so I looked it up, and sure enough I was right. They brought one out in 2014. It seems Hornby have a new definition of 'cutting edge' which is '9 years after someone else has done it'. I see that Soundtraxx have Bluetooth decoders out now before Hornby's app is even released. I'll bet all three are proprietary systems that won't work with the other manufacturers app.
I think that you are right on the money BPS&D. regards Charlie