I thought I'd just watch a few minutes of this video before hitting the sack. But here I still am after watching the entire 31 minutes and 43 seconds. There aren't too many vloggers who can captivate an audience by simply ballasting track - but you are one of the select few Charlie. Thanks mate!
Yep, I'll endorse that. Just sat through it eating my dinner. Charlie really has a calming effect when he appears in front of the camera. I had spaghetti btw and I'm not a great fan of spaghetti. I've screamed at her "no more spaghetti", if she gives me that again I'm off. Twenty years I've been saying that but I'm still here. I mean, have you ever seen a grown man with two suitcases and a model railway walking down the street? So thanks again Charlie, hopefully I'll be sitting here eating toad in the hole next time you're on.
Oh yes-yes, the guard rails and the ballast... they look pretty cool. But the signal! It really makes your layout. At least for me. Thank you for sharing the process!
Chadwick Model Railway haha here in Nottinghamshire it’s tea. I was impressed also to see you have a local model railway shop. When I was a kid there was two in my town (Sutton in Ashfield ) they are both now Kebab shops ☹️
What make your videos so great is I feel we're all trying something new together. That's what make model railroading so pleasant. If you guys don't like the " wheel/ engine ) noise, build a layout on 2" extruded styrofoam ( the blue or pink stuff at home centers) ( I got mine in cement ,block place) . I've used cork( best so far), and other stuff. I have no plywood of any other sheet product under it. I just make believe it's the sound of the train rumbbling by.😁😁😁🤠🤠 I grew up on Lionel tin plate trains.
Hi Charlie I'm a N Scaler and I use cork bed and a spoon to ballest. I also put a product called Boom Mat order my deck were I run my track and the results are great. FYI its a 🚘 auto product. Really great results. Also I hope Supper 🍽 was good. Keep having fun and be careful going back to work. See you next video, Chris
Hi Charlie thanks again for your hard work providing us with these videos . Had to chuckle over the super glue , theres many a time ive held an object down only to find i'd stuck it to my finger instead . Cheers Martin
Charlie, Hello from Dallas once again. You have given us another gem of a video. I like that you left the bit of a mistake with the ballast in the video. It shows newbies like myself that even the most seasoned modelers have things go not quite as they had planned. Also, that was a very creative way to cut out existing scenery to install the signal. Very nicely done. Larry
The viaduct is looking great now, the new check track and ballast look really good. Thank you for the tip regarding the signals and using the black tack to hold it down to allow access if needed.
Ballasting is always an unappreciated field of endeavour but, as ususal Charlie, you make it look easy & with your step by step guide to how you do it, inspire others to take this on. I always enjoy the way you explain what you're using for your projects & the benefits to be gained from them. Love the check rails & great idea to use N gauge for these. Apart from the superb modelling (as usual) I love the way you made the point of changing your polo shirt 'before the glue & paint come out'. Quite sad that you're returning to releasing videos every two weeks but totally understandable & we will just look forward to them even more! Take care, stay safe & best wishes.
I’m so pleased that you understand Simon. The pressure of producing one a week was quite intense. I do hope you liked the look of the second polo shirt and my care in changing it before the glues appeared. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie thanks for the tip using copydex for glueing the ballast. I'll be giving that a try especially on my raised section that does generate a little more noise than on the main boards. Also I like the use of the n gauge track for check rails so I'll be pinching that idea on my bridge another great tip. Thanks for sharing cheers Andy
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Andy. However, someone has mentioned that the copy decks can turn a little yellow over time. Regards Charlie
“It’s as much an adventure for you as it is for me” 😆 Brilliant quote young Charlie Boy and glad you changed your new motif top to keep it nice n clean 😆 JohnE
Hi Charlie, thanks for helping to keep me sane during lockdown. Your videos are truly helpful to new people like me. I’m sure we can all “suffer” fortnightly updates lol. Take care.
Your videos are really enjoyable to watch. I’m not a railway modeler but still enjoy watching your layout grow and appreciate your ‘not too serious’ approach to presenting. Bad news about going back to fortnightly videos but I suppose you must have a life outside that of modeling. It’s a big thumbs up from possibly your most furthest supporter. (I live in New Zealand)
Another brilliant video. Really detailed and informative especially the Plasser Theurer "lifter tamper" spoon. Thanks Charlie a real day brightener. Looking forward to two weeks time..
Yet another video that successfully combines education, information and entertainment. I think I'll soon be back at work full time myself but I am sure going to miss Friday lunchtimes. Take care mate
@@ChadwickModelRailway My good lady and I adopted a very good system to maintain domestic bliss....I spent days in my portacabin making my slightly average videos and she stayed in the house. :-)
Great to see someone actually working with the layout’s track!! Although my layout is going to be relatively simple, depicting my favourite station on the Epping Ongar Railway, I’m sure that this type of work will be needed when I start building it when I move to a better home!!
That track work is looking very sharp and the ballast makes a great difference. Very interesting about the sound deadening using the different glue. That little touch of the alcove for the signal is a nice touch. While I'm not at the ballasting stage myself I do intend to experiment with a few items and different methods to see how they perform. Keep well, Clint
Good to see you removed those horrid "lugs" on the PECO turnouts - so many folks forget to do that. Remember dummy point motors and a facing point lock for the junction turnout. Nice to see it all coming together.
Bravo, Charlie - all around! The guard rails on the viaduct look great. I never would have thought of using N-guage rail; perhaps maybe Code 75, but not N!. The scene really looks great, and is looking better every episode. Thanks for all your hard work!
Hi Charlie, another great video. The check rails are a nice touch and too often overlooked in our hobby. One point of issue with the signal protecting the junction; the signal would not display a Green aspect with the divergent feather. The reasoning behind this "function" is to slow a train before it takes the divergent route. If the divergent route however had the same line speed as the main route, then a Green and feather would be displayed. As your divergent route appears to be lower line speed, a Yellow and feather would be displayed.
With modern signalling if the two speeds are no more than 10mph apart then you can have a "free green" where you can have green and green with a feather (or Position Light Junction Indicator - PLJI). If there is a bigger difference than 10mph then the junction signal would be held at red until the train is close and then could clear to yellow or green with the feather. If the junction speed is mid range and bringing the train almost to a stand at the junction signal would hit performance then you can have the junction signal at yellow with a feather and provide either flashing aspects or splitting distants on the approach. When the train gets close to the junction signal it can step up to green and a feather.
@@hollyruston2444 It is called approach released - held at red until the train approaches. Approach lit means the signal is out (black) and lights when a train is detected to be approaching. Used to be used quite a lot in Scotland.
Great job Charlie, that looks amazing. The paint then ballast really added to the scene. I also learned a lot on doing this. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken
Very nice job all round. I tend to use N guage ballast on track nearer the front of my layout as I find some OO ballast to look a bit coarse. Where it's less visible I'm not so fussy! The check rails, fiddly as they were, look absolutely brilliant. Cheers
Another masterpiece Charlie. Some clever ideas here and it adds so much to the viaduct. I'm an N gauge modeller and I hate ballasting almost as much as electrics. I use sawdust as my railway is late 40s and is supposedly Zero Budget. I always appreciate the time and effort you offer to your work. Thanks.
The best videos on TH-cam! I've not been into model railways since I was a kid but Fridays are now a highlight of my week thanks to you! Great work Charlie as usual and I'm really looking forward to the next instalment!
Ditto me. Loved my train set as a kid, recently just decided that I love them again only now I live in a tiny flat and have no money, hence why I love these vids as for now it is the best I can get. Mick's Lakeside Railway is also excellent.
Thank you for all the time to film and narrate your progress so entertainingly...it can't always be easy to find that time...and thank you especially for the extra efforts during lockdown...it was and is much appreciated. Dave
Thank you Charlie, that was enjoyable. This one I understood. I enjoy all your videos and I’m trying to absorb all the information because I am very new to the hobby. Loved it all my life but didn’t have the room until now. Even if I don’t understand something I’m learning and I find your voice and the way you do things very relaxing. See you in two weeks! 😢😉
Chadwick Model Railway Just telling the truth. We all appreciate you taking the time to teach us. I’m not a patreon yet but I have a question, is the sizes and the tracks all the same in the different countries? If I bought let’s say Flex track from here in the USA would it fit a locomotive from England? Thank you again for your kindness. ☺️
I’m from Australia and I use a sauce bottle which you twist open. I take the top off of the bottle and drill out the middle piece and then fill up with ballast. Then I just hold my finger over the opening to start and stop the flow of ballast. It lets out an nice controlled flow.
Another excellent video Charlie and thanks for all your efforts during the lockdown. I shall miss the weekly installments but look forward even more to the fortnightly videos. Thanks again for all your hard work.
Thanks Charlie, once again eco what everyone else has said, thanks for keeping us entertained during lockdown. Unfortunately I won't be going back to work as I'm being made redundant. More time for modelling! See you in two weeks!
Hello Charlie, Love the idea of Copydex with ballast… However, I think I have refined your idea and would love to share what I found because it is the way forward in my opinion. - Wetting with water only, stops the patchiness. - I part copydex to 4 parts water is great (2 drops) Use cotton buds to clean the glue and any ballast movement off the sleepers before the glue goes tacky and dry. The noise level is greatly improved. Love your channel and modelling knowledge and skills. Thanks! Joe
Hi Charlie, Nice to hear from you. I am surprised as you must be a C list celebrity by now with little time for autographs let alone messages. :). Big fan… I started a new layout because of your videos. You have cost me a bomb! Joe
Hi Charlie, What a fantastic tip regarding the sound reducing glue for the ballasting! I had used PVA and it is a really noisy rumble as the trains go around, apart from when they go through the tunnel section where I have not ballasted. It really is noticeable how silent it is when the trains go through the tunnel.
It does not go completely. When listening from a different room, I can hear the running noise increase as a train goes from the fiddle yard (pinned) onto the glued tunnel section then another increase as it gets onto the ballasted section. It is still quieter than track ballasted with PVA though.
Great video as always Charlie. N gauge ballasting is also very therapeutic and I too use the gaugemaster. It is finer that the Woodland scenics and looks great once down. Didn’t realise or even think of using Copydex with water so thanks for that tip...regards, Chris
¡Hola buenas tardes Charlie! Great, informative video as ever. We are always learning something about an interest, or hobby, we are following. I for one, only discovered the full use of check rails on viaducts, whilst watching a drivers-eye view video. When I heard the explanation, it all became abundantly clear. In case of a derailment, they are used as a safety rail to hopefully prevent the train running through the viaduct wall and down onto the ground below - hmmm so obvious! Stay safe, when you’re out and about working and, look forward to another dose of Chadwick in a couple of weeks. Un saludo. Gary
Hi Charlie - Woodland Scenics “scenic cement” is designed for gluing down ballast and already contains a wetting agent so you don’t have to use IPA. You might try it.
A bit late in your build process, I use "expanding foam filler" inside my viaducts to add strength and as a noise insulation. Bit fiddly, as you need to set up a support jig to keep the viaduct deck flat and the walls straight as the foam expands, with of course some outlets for the expanding foam - say the bottom of the pillars, but you get a great outcome. Thanks again for informative and enjoyable videos.
Evening Charlie. Loving the T shirt and glad you had the sense too change it lol 😆 I’m not ready for ballast but all of tips are much appreciate 👍🏻 The weeks are just flying by now your on every Friday 🤣 Your TH-cam family are fantastic at spotting thins hehe 😂 Have a great weekend see you next week cheers Stevie 😎
Thanks Stevie, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. However perhaps you never noticed that I am I’ve changed my videos to once every two weeks, a shocking development.
Another informative video thanks Charlie. We will miss your weekly dulcet tones but thank you for keeping us somewhat sane during our lockdown. Unfortunately in Melbourne Australia we have a second wave and are 2 weeks into another 6 week lockdown. Looking forward to your next video whenever that is, enjoy your free time and stay healthy and safe
Im a trainee train driver for a UK freight company. During my rules & regulations training we were told under no circumstances must we refer to the Jct indicator as a feather! Now, after watching your great videos, I’m going to get in trouble when I say feather! Great, well edited video as always 👍🏻
I've worked abroad for decades although not your typical loaded ex-pat, it's getting to the time I have to make the decision to return to the UK or stay away forever. But when I looked at non-teaching jobs there the only thing I remotely fancied was train driver. Not ruled it out but probably staying put here.
Oh Charlie, I am going to miss you next week. We are still locked down, and you were an automatic go through to get me through it. I guess I will have to watch some Chadwick Model Railway re-runs on your off week. Or better still, get cracking on my own layout. cheers Onky
Watched your great video over Saturday lunch, your check rails look fantastic, I think I saw the little kick that they have, I don't ballast my viaducts or bridges because we don't seem to down here, using N scale ballast makes it down to scale almost, thanks from Wairoa in New Zealand
I thought I'd just watch a few minutes of this video before hitting the sack. But here I still am after watching the entire 31 minutes and 43 seconds.
There aren't too many vloggers who can captivate an audience by simply ballasting track - but you are one of the select few Charlie. Thanks mate!
Yep, I'll endorse that. Just sat through it eating my dinner. Charlie really has a calming effect when he appears in front of the camera. I had spaghetti btw and I'm not a great fan of spaghetti. I've screamed at her "no more spaghetti", if she gives me that again I'm off. Twenty years I've been saying that but I'm still here. I mean, have you ever seen a grown man with two suitcases and a model railway walking down the street? So thanks again Charlie, hopefully I'll be sitting here eating toad in the hole next time you're on.
@@TheSps24 Hahaha good story Bill. I don't mind a good spaghetti bolognese though. I know what to get you for Christmas - a pasta maker😀
Such dedication gentleman, regards Charlie
I think if all else fails Charlie with his calming voice could get into hypnotism and start a whole new channel and career 😆😎
I was thinking the same thing.
Looks amazing 👍
Thanks Dr G. Regards Charlie
Oh yes-yes, the guard rails and the ballast... they look pretty cool. But the signal! It really makes your layout. At least for me. Thank you for sharing the process!
That’s very kind of you to say so, thank you
Brilliant. Very helpful tips. Proses produce a ballast spreader which glues as you ballast - very quick.
Well, I shall check it out.
Like the look of the finer ballast....thanks for sharing....Jack
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Jack
I liked the multiple camera angles at the end
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Vincent
A great tutorial Charlie. Particularly liked the check rails. Thanks for posting. Vivian.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it V.
Supper lol that’s a word us commoners don’t hear very often 😊another brilliant and informative video and as always brilliantly commentated. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Lee, perhaps I should have said Dinner or Tea!
Chadwick Model Railway haha here in Nottinghamshire it’s tea. I was impressed also to see you have a local model railway shop. When I was a kid there was two in my town (Sutton in Ashfield ) they are both now Kebab shops ☹️
What make your videos so great is I feel we're all trying something new together. That's what make model railroading so pleasant.
If you guys don't like the " wheel/ engine ) noise, build a layout on 2" extruded styrofoam ( the blue or pink stuff at home centers) ( I got mine in cement ,block place) .
I've used cork( best so far), and other stuff. I have no plywood of any other sheet product under it. I just make believe it's the sound of the train rumbbling by.😁😁😁🤠🤠 I grew up on Lionel tin plate trains.
A very interesting comments Bob, the blue and pink foam is far less available here in the UK.
Great wellcome my world been ngauge modeller for years i will miss your weekley vids mike
Michael, you can come and do my ballasting any day mate. Regards Charlie
Fantastic realism.
Thanks mate
Withdrawal symptoms setting in already, but heightened excitement in two weeks time. Thanks for the weekly videos, have helped to keep us sane :-)
You’re too kind Mark, regards Charlie
Hi Charlie I'm a N Scaler and I use cork bed and a spoon to ballest. I also put a product called Boom Mat order my deck were I run my track and the results are great. FYI its a 🚘 auto product. Really great results. Also I hope Supper 🍽 was good. Keep having fun and be careful going back to work. See you next video, Chris
What a great comment Chris, many thanks, regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie for all your hard work keeping us sane during lock down.
You are very welcome Steve
Excellent information as usual and total honesty over the signal . Really like the recess for the signal,works really well.
Andy
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Andy, regards Charlie
Great layout, things are really shaping up. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Dave,
Hi Charlie thanks again for your hard work providing us with these videos . Had to chuckle over the super glue , theres many a time ive held an object down only to find i'd stuck it to my finger instead . Cheers Martin
Yes it’s easy done, superglue is not necessarily your friend!
Charlie,
Hello from Dallas once again. You have given us another gem of a video. I like that you left the bit of a mistake with the ballast in the video. It shows newbies like myself that even the most seasoned modelers have things go not quite as they had planned. Also, that was a very creative way to cut out existing scenery to install the signal. Very nicely done.
Larry
Thanks Larry, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. stay safe over there mate
The viaduct is looking great now, the new check track and ballast look really good. Thank you for the tip regarding the signals and using the black tack to hold it down to allow access if needed.
I’m so pleased that you found it useful Chris
Enjoyable as always. Thanks!
Thanks Jim, regards Charlie
thought the N gauge check rail idea was great. just luv all the little tips and sound advice
Thanks John I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful. Regards Charlie
Great video Charlie thank you so much. Will miss the weekly updates, so look forward to them. See you soon.
You never know Bob, there might be the odd weekly review thrown in there just for fun
Chadwick Model Railway that would be wonderful Charlie.
Another fine video. Thanks for the tips. Stay safe.
Thanks PG
Ballasting is always an unappreciated field of endeavour but, as ususal Charlie, you make it look easy & with your step by step guide to how you do it, inspire others to take this on. I always enjoy the way you explain what you're using for your projects & the benefits to be gained from them. Love the check rails & great idea to use N gauge for these. Apart from the superb modelling (as usual) I love the way you made the point of changing your polo shirt 'before the glue & paint come out'. Quite sad that you're returning to releasing videos every two weeks but totally understandable & we will just look forward to them even more! Take care, stay safe & best wishes.
I’m so pleased that you understand Simon. The pressure of producing one a week was quite intense. I do hope you liked the look of the second polo shirt and my care in changing it before the glues appeared. Regards Charlie
I am so glad I watched this video before ballasting my N-gauge layout. As always, it is unmissable. Keep up the great work.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Campbell
Wonderful video, thank you Mr. Charlie.
Thanks PY
Brilliant video Charlie super helpful, great idea with the spoon tamper
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate, regards Charlie
Yet again an invaluable lesson cheers mucker!
You’re most welcome Steve.
Hi Charlie thanks for the tip using copydex for glueing the ballast. I'll be giving that a try especially on my raised section that does generate a little more noise than on the main boards. Also I like the use of the n gauge track for check rails so I'll be pinching that idea on my bridge another great tip. Thanks for sharing cheers Andy
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Andy. However, someone has mentioned that the copy decks can turn a little yellow over time. Regards Charlie
Great Video Charlie, as usual your videos are very helpful and very well done. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge... 👍👍💯
You’re too kind mate.
Brilliant idea. Another fine video. Looks Great.
Thanks Roger, regards Charlie
Thanks for the shout out to us N scalers, Charlie. Nice job, as usual.
You’re my unsung heroes mark
Looking good Charlie.
Thanks Mark.
@@ChadwickModelRailway always a joy to watch from an ex crab to a ex fish head👍
Great video Charlie. I enjoy watching Chadwick improve - Matthew.
Thanks Matthew.
“It’s as much an adventure for you as it is for me” 😆 Brilliant quote young Charlie Boy and glad you changed your new motif top to keep it nice n clean 😆 JohnE
I have to change my polo shirts, a gentleman by the name of Simon who donated them, would Linch me.
Charlie, another good post. The track is good. The feather looks great.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Nigel, regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, thanks for helping to keep me sane during lockdown. Your videos are truly helpful to new people like me. I’m sure we can all “suffer” fortnightly updates lol. Take care.
Thanks Barry, I’m so pleased that you understand, regards Charlie
An excellent video. Particularly useful is the use of Copydex to fix the ballast, which I will trial myself. Many thanks for the good advice!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. One chap has said that the Copydex may well yellow over time, so be aware
Taking shape very nicely, great stuff.
Much appreciated Chris.
Your videos are really enjoyable to watch. I’m not a railway modeler but still enjoy watching your layout grow and appreciate your ‘not too serious’ approach to presenting. Bad news about going back to fortnightly videos but I suppose you must have a life outside that of modeling. It’s a big thumbs up from possibly your most furthest supporter. (I live in New Zealand)
Thanks Nick, and you probably are my most distant supporter! Regards Charlie
Great update Charlie
Thanks Jim, regards Charlie
Another brilliant video. Really detailed and informative especially the Plasser Theurer "lifter tamper" spoon. Thanks Charlie a real day brightener. Looking forward to two weeks time..
Thanks Will, what a heartwarming comment, regards Charlie
Thank you Charlie love watching going to miss the weekly videos but will be tuning in in 2 weeks for your next update
Thanks Adam, I’m so pleased that you’ve enjoyed my weekly instalments.
Yet another video that successfully combines education, information and entertainment. I think I'll soon be back at work full time myself but I am sure going to miss Friday lunchtimes. Take care mate
The break has been a challenge but work comes calling.
@@ChadwickModelRailway My good lady and I adopted a very good system to maintain domestic bliss....I spent days in my portacabin making my slightly average videos and she stayed in the house. :-)
Great to see someone actually working with the layout’s track!! Although my layout is going to be relatively simple, depicting my favourite station on the Epping Ongar Railway, I’m sure that this type of work will be needed when I start building it when I move to a better home!!
I’m so pleased that you found it useful, regards Charlie
Another excellent video thank you, using lots of your ideas on my build here in Australia.
Glad to help Barry.
I have really enjoyed your lockdown videos Charlie and learned a lot. Thank you.
You’re most welcome Philip
Many Thanks for another great Video Charlie. Keep Safe.
Thanks Peter, regards Charlie
That track work is looking very sharp and the ballast makes a great difference. Very interesting about the sound deadening using the different glue. That little touch of the alcove for the signal is a nice touch. While I'm not at the ballasting stage myself I do intend to experiment with a few items and different methods to see how they perform. Keep well, Clint
A good idea Clint. We are all still learning.
Good to see you removed those horrid "lugs" on the PECO turnouts - so many folks forget to do that. Remember dummy point motors and a facing point lock for the junction turnout. Nice to see it all coming together.
The facing point lock will be inside the point machine.
I’m not too sure that those folks know what they were provided for.
Marvelous instructive video. Just love it !
Thanks Steven.
Superb as usual. Looks great. Something about the shot @30:29 and watching the 125 go over the viaduct gave me goosebumps! All the best, Charlie.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Charlie regards Charlie
Bravo, Charlie - all around! The guard rails on the viaduct look great. I never would have thought of using N-guage rail; perhaps maybe Code 75, but not N!. The scene really looks great, and is looking better every episode. Thanks for all your hard work!
Thanks Pat, that’s very nice of you to say so, regards Charlie
Another master class in model rails. Keep up the great work and focus on what is best and enjoyable for you.
Thanks Anthony, you’re too kind.
Hi Charlie, another great video. The check rails are a nice touch and too often overlooked in our hobby. One point of issue with the signal protecting the junction; the signal would not display a Green aspect with the divergent feather. The reasoning behind this "function" is to slow a train before it takes the divergent route. If the divergent route however had the same line speed as the main route, then a Green and feather would be displayed. As your divergent route appears to be lower line speed, a Yellow and feather would be displayed.
I agree with Holly, Charlie, a yellow aspect is much more likely when a feather is illuminated not green.
With modern signalling if the two speeds are no more than 10mph apart then you can have a "free green" where you can have green and green with a feather (or Position Light Junction Indicator - PLJI). If there is a bigger difference than 10mph then the junction signal would be held at red until the train is close and then could clear to yellow or green with the feather.
If the junction speed is mid range and bringing the train almost to a stand at the junction signal would hit performance then you can have the junction signal at yellow with a feather and provide either flashing aspects or splitting distants on the approach. When the train gets close to the junction signal it can step up to green and a feather.
@@johnalexander995 Hi John, by bringing the train to a virtual stop, I take it that you are referring to "approach lit"?
Charlie, this link might give you a better insight into John's mention of "flashing aspects".
www.davros.org/rail/signalling/articles/junctions.html
@@hollyruston2444 It is called approach released - held at red until the train approaches. Approach lit means the signal is out (black) and lights when a train is detected to be approaching. Used to be used quite a lot in Scotland.
Another informative video 'warts an all'. Much appreciated, keep them coming!
Thanks Leonard, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
As always enjoyable to watch and always something new to learn, already looking forward to the next video.
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Wonderful Vids' Charlie, Enjoy to watch every week.
The hints & tips is what makes the difference. Thanks!!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the channel Paul, regards Charlie
Great job Charlie, that looks amazing. The paint then ballast really added to the scene. I also learned a lot on doing this. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Ken
Another very enjoyable video Charlie, Copydex it is for me from now on.
regards and thanks
Gareth
Do be careful, as some folks have said that it may change colour over time and have a yellow tint.
Very nice job all round. I tend to use N guage ballast on track nearer the front of my layout as I find some OO ballast to look a bit coarse. Where it's less visible I'm not so fussy! The check rails, fiddly as they were, look absolutely brilliant. Cheers
Thanks Davie , I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, regards Charlie
Thanks for the video again Charlie! Woodland scenics also has a good blend of N-gauge(fine) ballast.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Edwin
Looks fantstic charlie great job
Thanks HJ.
Another masterpiece Charlie. Some clever ideas here and it adds so much to the viaduct. I'm an N gauge modeller and I hate ballasting almost as much as electrics. I use sawdust as my railway is late 40s and is supposedly Zero Budget. I always appreciate the time and effort you offer to your work. Thanks.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Martin. Good luck with the ballasting!
Some good tips Charlie .Going to redo my own viaduct and include the check rails . Look forward to the instalment
Just don’t superglue your fingers David it’s easy done
The best videos on TH-cam! I've not been into model railways since I was a kid but Fridays are now a highlight of my week thanks to you! Great work Charlie as usual and I'm really looking forward to the next instalment!
Ditto me. Loved my train set as a kid, recently just decided that I love them again only now I live in a tiny flat and have no money, hence why I love these vids as for now it is the best I can get. Mick's Lakeside Railway is also excellent.
Im so pleased that you enjoy the channel.
Yet another great video Charlie see you in two weeks mate 🍻🍻👍🏻
Thanks Todd, it’s a date, regards Charlie
Noooooo, I looked forward to your weekly videos. All is good :)
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the channel Anthony, but the pressure of producing weekly videos is enormous. Regards Charlie
Excellent job, Charlie! Looks spectacular
Thank you! Cheers Alx.
Thank you for all the time to film and narrate your progress so entertainingly...it can't always be easy to find that time...and thank you especially for the extra efforts during lockdown...it was and is much appreciated.
Dave
What a heartwarming comment Dave, thank you very much regards Charlie
Thank you Charlie, that was enjoyable. This one I understood. I enjoy all your videos and I’m trying to absorb all the information because I am very new to the hobby. Loved it all my life but didn’t have the room until now. Even if I don’t understand something I’m learning and I find your voice and the way you do things very relaxing. See you in two weeks! 😢😉
Thanks Judy, you’re far too kind. Regards Charlie.
Chadwick Model Railway Just telling the truth. We all appreciate you taking the time to teach us. I’m not a patreon yet but I have a question, is the sizes and the tracks all the same in the different countries? If I bought let’s say Flex track from here in the USA would it fit a locomotive from England? Thank you again for your kindness. ☺️
I’m from Australia and I use a sauce bottle which you twist open. I take the top off of the bottle and drill out the middle piece and then fill up with ballast. Then I just hold my finger over the opening to start and stop the flow of ballast. It lets out an nice controlled flow.
Now there’s a good tip Barry, many thanks, regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie, I picked up a few tips from this video/ Blue Tac.
Thanks Charles, I’m so pleased that you found it useful
Another excellent video Charlie and thanks for all your efforts during the lockdown. I shall miss the weekly installments but look forward even more to the fortnightly videos. Thanks again for all your hard work.
Thanks Tony, what a heartwarming comment. Regards Charlie
Very interesting video again Charlie! Thank you for sharing this video. Cheers Onno.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Onno
Hi Charlie, I enjoyed watching this video, informative once again, Thankyou for another great video, keep up the great work, and stay safe
Thanks BJ, you too mate
Nice one Charlie, we have been spoilt with a weekly video, look forward to a fortnight's time. Stay safe
Thanks Chris I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the channel, regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie, once again eco what everyone else has said, thanks for keeping us entertained during lockdown. Unfortunately I won't be going back to work as I'm being made redundant. More time for modelling!
See you in two weeks!
Sorry to hear that but every cloud .......
@@ChadwickModelRailway Yes, just means I'm retired 18 mouths early. Good that I will have more time, but on a bit less pension. Life ah!
Hello Charlie,
Love the idea of Copydex with ballast… However, I think I have refined your idea and would love to share what I found because it is the way forward in my opinion.
- Wetting with water only, stops the patchiness.
- I part copydex to 4 parts water is great (2 drops)
Use cotton buds to clean the glue and any ballast movement off the sleepers before the glue goes tacky and dry.
The noise level is greatly improved.
Love your channel and modelling knowledge and skills.
Thanks!
Joe
Thanks Joe, certainly a method worth checking out.
Hi Charlie,
Nice to hear from you. I am surprised as you must be a C list celebrity by now with little time for autographs let alone messages. :). Big fan… I started a new layout because of your videos. You have cost me a bomb!
Joe
You can’t take it with you mate, and if you have kids, they will just blow it anyway!
Great video See you in two weeks time! Your efforts have made time go by during lockdown in a very enjoyable manner. Cheers!
Thanks Mark, you’re far too kind.
Hi Charlie,
What a fantastic tip regarding the sound reducing glue for the ballasting!
I had used PVA and it is a really noisy rumble as the trains go around, apart from when they go through the tunnel section where I have not ballasted. It really is noticeable how silent it is when the trains go through the tunnel.
It does not go completely. When listening from a different room, I can hear the running noise increase as a train goes from the fiddle yard (pinned) onto the glued tunnel section then another increase as it gets onto the ballasted section. It is still quieter than track ballasted with PVA though.
This has always been an ongoing problem. And I still wish to investigate further. Paragraph
Thanks, again it looks great. We are still in lockdown for 6 weeks. Stay safe, Mike Aussie HO
Yes such dreadful news I heard it on CNN.
Bright blue shirt, nice variation!
Here to please Frank.
Very good Charlie
Thanks mate.
I brought that hobby craft brown paint for my layout it's great
Yes cheap and effective, must be a winner
👍 A big thumbs up from me, another master class Charlie, brilliant
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Simon
Great job, you are an inspiration for my layout!
That’s very kind of you to say so, regards Charlie
Great video as always Charlie. N gauge ballasting is also very therapeutic and I too use the gaugemaster. It is finer that the Woodland scenics and looks great once down. Didn’t realise or even think of using Copydex with water so thanks for that tip...regards, Chris
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Chris. The copy decks doesn’t mix in with water easily but we persevere. Regards Charlie
¡Hola buenas tardes Charlie! Great, informative video as ever. We are always learning something about an interest, or hobby, we are following. I for one, only discovered the full use of check rails on viaducts, whilst watching a drivers-eye view video. When I heard the explanation, it all became abundantly clear. In case of a derailment, they are used as a safety rail to hopefully prevent the train running through the viaduct wall and down onto the ground below - hmmm so obvious! Stay safe, when you’re out and about working and, look forward to another dose of Chadwick in a couple of weeks. Un saludo. Gary
What a heartwarming comment Gary. Many thanks, regards Charlie
Great work, it looks so nice now mate
Thanks EW, you’re too kind.
Hi Charlie - Woodland Scenics “scenic cement” is designed for gluing down ballast and already contains a wetting agent so you don’t have to use IPA. You might try it.
It's just the price Rob, that puts me off.
Brilliant as always Charlie :)
Thanks Matt, regards Charlie
A bit late in your build process, I use "expanding foam filler" inside my viaducts to add strength and as a noise insulation. Bit fiddly, as you need to set up a support jig to keep the viaduct deck flat and the walls straight as the foam expands, with of course some outlets for the expanding foam - say the bottom of the pillars, but you get a great outcome.
Thanks again for informative and enjoyable videos.
Thanks Ross, yes I should have used foam during the build process
Evening Charlie. Loving the T shirt and glad you had the sense too change it lol 😆 I’m not ready for ballast but all of tips are much appreciate 👍🏻 The weeks are just flying by now your on every Friday 🤣 Your TH-cam family are fantastic at spotting thins hehe 😂 Have a great weekend see you next week cheers Stevie 😎
Thanks Stevie, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. However perhaps you never noticed that I am I’ve changed my videos to once every two weeks, a shocking development.
Another informative video thanks Charlie. We will miss your weekly dulcet tones but thank you for keeping us somewhat sane during our lockdown. Unfortunately in Melbourne Australia we have a second wave and are 2 weeks into another 6 week lockdown. Looking forward to your next video whenever that is, enjoy your free time and stay healthy and safe
Thanks David, I'm not sure that it will be 'free time' just more time for modelling.
Do take care buddy, Regards Charlie
In Kazakhstan we are 2 weeks into a new lockdown only you don't see any difference... seems like normal with masks.
Im a trainee train driver for a UK freight company. During my rules & regulations training we were told under no circumstances must we refer to the Jct indicator as a feather! Now, after watching your great videos, I’m going to get in trouble when I say feather! Great, well edited video as always 👍🏻
Thanks for the info but stick with PLJI.
I've worked abroad for decades although not your typical loaded ex-pat, it's getting to the time I have to make the decision to return to the UK or stay away forever. But when I looked at non-teaching jobs there the only thing I remotely fancied was train driver. Not ruled it out but probably staying put here.
Oh Charlie, I am going to miss you next week. We are still locked down, and you were an automatic go through to get me through it. I guess I will have to watch some Chadwick Model Railway re-runs on your off week. Or better still, get cracking on my own layout. cheers Onky
You’ll survive mate, regards Charlie
Watched your great video over Saturday lunch, your check rails look fantastic, I think I saw the little kick that they have, I don't ballast my viaducts or bridges because we don't seem to down here, using N scale ballast makes it down to scale almost, thanks from Wairoa in New Zealand
Thanks Jed, as you say some viaducts have ballast and some don’t
I always mix burnt umber powder paint with the ballast before I lay it... This produces a very satisfying weathering effect.
An interesting option, thanks
That black tack sounds similar to butyl tape which is used for sealing inner door membranes on car doors, and as pond liner joining tape.
Yes it might be made from the same kind of petroleum product