SPRING UPDATE and TMD Developments at Chadwick Model Railway | 187.
Vložit
- čas přidán 6. 04. 2023
- Spring Update and developments to the TMD are the subjects of this video from Chadwick Model Railway 187.
Patreon Link. www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15...
Donation Link. paypal.me/ChadwickModelRailway
My Amazon Shop
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/chadwic...
West Hill Wagon Works & Hunt Couplings
westhillwagonworks.co.uk/?aff...
My Amazon Links.
16 Volt 2.5 amp transformer amzn.to/3KsJ17r
Plug-in Connectors amzn.to/3HvKvvG
Wago Connectors amzn.to/3kcWLb7
12 way Terminal Block amzn.to/39IZNd5
DCC Concept Wire Striipers amzn.to/3UFLCfy
WERA Screwdriver set amzn.to/2ZX0VJu
3mm Cork Roll amzn.to/3DTDGTn
Digital Spirit Level amzn.to/394f1LT
Brother ID Sleeve Printer amzn.to/3l7xmKL
Plug-in Terminal Blocks amzn.to/2zjyA3L
Heat Shrink Tubing Kit amzn.to/31CPA3a
Layout Transformer amzn.to/3CuzF3g
WS Plaster Cloth amzn.to/2Zkm411
WS Smooth-it amzn.to/3aZ8IcK
WS Paving Tape amzn.to/3E7bLfv
Sculptamold amzn.to/2Wh5RGr
Foam Cutting Pen amzn.to/3mS7Gqn
Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner amzn.to/3dmLekg
Bosch Hot Glue Gun amzn.to/2VWtK6X
Countersink Drill Combo amzn.to/2Z8R6Fj
Rotacraft Screwdriver amzn.to/3esNgxB
Swiftnut amzn.to/2TZ4GJ0
Gaugemaster Track Tester amzn.to/3eAbKp0
Ferrule Crimping Tool amzn.to/2TpJ4FU
8 way Terminal Block amzn.to/2Q7NxeJ
Magnetic Clamps amzn.to/2Nczc0y
Makita Drill amzn.to/2ZSJaLr
Cordless Dremel amzn.to/3nGb2JE
Polystyrene Cutter goo.gl/GpWgWp
Iwata Airbrush goo.gl/P1ABXd
Compressor amzn.to/2MKItc1
Com Art Paints amzn.to/2KFuDKn
Laser level amzn.to/2KRA5Y9
Helping Hand amzn.to/2qOt0Oy
Miniature Camera goo.gl/UzYWp6
Optical Visor goo.gl/ljSzBi
Magnifier Table Lamp goo.gl/seg8Dj
Fire Extinguisher amzn.to/34FEBCN
First Aid Kit amzn.to/2AhaWSk
Video Gear
Sony FDR-ax 700 4K Camcorder amzn.to/2URAYto
Lapel mic amzn.to/2ERkjtS
Zoom H1 Audio Recorder amzn.to/2O0CgKZ
Rode Microphone. amzn.to/2E7bc84
Sony camcorder. amzn.to/2SX1Y8z
Adobe Premier Elements.
DCC Shortcut Sheet
drive.google.com/file/d/1ZQJT...
Scale Train Length Calculator
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Helix Geometry Spreadsheet
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Chadwick Videos Spreadsheet
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... - Jak na to + styl
Great stuff Charlie. I realise the four road shed probably has sentimental value for you as it was on the earlier incarnation of Chadwick TMD (and in your opening video roll) but the new arrangement looks much more open and will allow you to add in a lot more clutter giving a better overall appearance.
Hi Lee, I have hummed and harred about that four lane shed, for quite some time. But eventually I thought the open look will be better. I’m pleased that you agree, have a great Easter, regards, Charlie
Lee, do you do any layout planning for clients other than Charlie? K
@@kite7214 yes I have helped(?) a couple of other followers of Chadwick. I certainly don't do this as a full time consultancy sort of thing - I enjoy using Anyrail (I know how nerdy that sounds) and have a reasonable understanding of how the 12" to the foot train layout works. If you'd like me to try and help you you can contact me through Charlie - drop him an email (the Chadwick Model Railway is available in the channel details) and he can link us up.
Thanks Charlie. I've a naming suggestion for the shirt Chadwick videos, call them " Chadwick Express" videos.
That’s a better term. Where were you two months ago when I needed you?
Regards Charlie
Fascinating as always Charlie. Love your sense of humour….”what would you call it…er, carpentry” 😂
Unless of course you were a Carpenter! Regards, Charlie
Well done Charlie
Certainly coming along very well.
Nick Australia
Thanks Nick, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Happy Easter to you and your family and all your subscribers
That’s most kind Geoffrey, and the same to you and yours. Regards, Charlie
HI Charlie, looks great taking shape, the new TMD building layout looks much better.
Thanks Richard, I’m so pleased that you agree. Regards Charlie
Hello Charlie. Your point relating to the relative size of oil storage facilities reminded me of the years when I had cause to regularly drive past the Tamworth storage depot. The silos there dwarfed the class 60s & their rakes of bogie tank wagons that delivered the liquid!
Thanks Stephen, folks don’t appreciate the real size of these monsters. Regards, Charlie
Awesome Charlie the T.M.D area is coming on brilliant. The buildings look perfect in place. look forward to the next update.
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you like the new look. Regards Charlie
Really useful video Charlie. Having and following a wiring colour stategey can't be stressed enough.
One of the things I do for lighting is to run the lighting bus at 11.5 v. Then use local buck converters to drop down to local LED requirement. Provides power for 12 bulbs ( or LED, s with resistors) and enables light levels to be set up using the converter set voltages.
Enables power supply by area and safe and fine control.
Dave
Thanks Dave, I shall look into Buck Converters. Regards Charlie
I like the honest and straightforward way you present your videos Charlie. Your comment about "less being more" is useful to my way of thinking.
When I get itchy eyes, from my hay fever, I always use a nasal spray like Beconase or Alanase, which are available over the counter from my chemist. Of course I only need some around October or November here in New Zealand.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed my videos, Patrick, and many thanks for the hayfever tip. Regards, Charlie
Don't forget to add a bright flickering blue LED in the engine shed to look like welding is going on. On a switch and not for too long, just a fun effect.
Thanks for the tip, Andy. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie, nice to see you are talking 12v for DC supply. I have a multi amp 12v supply feeding a couple of voltage reduction modules to 5v for ‘Everard Junction’ pcb signal controllers and LEDs via resisters
Thanks Chris, I have similar control boards. Regards Charlie
The real fun is in the planning, isn't it? Good luck with the carpentry!
Regarding the carpentry, I need all that I can get. Regards, Charlie
Just been recommended to follow you, we are very new, and very inexperienced so will be going through all your videos over time
It’s great to have you onboard RGJ.
Regards Charlie
YesI enjoyed this video Charlie. Like the flexibility you have in changing the design.
Thanks Charles, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Happy Easter, from across the pond! Always enjoy your videos, inspiration at it's finest! Looks like you're a little chipper, hope your getting some spring time weather over there, we're just going through our melt down here in Michigan, the layout is looking good, take care, and keep it going! P.s. maybe a steam special on that beautiful line, love those English steamers!
I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel Thomas. However, I don’t have many steamers at all. Regards, Charlie
Another entertaining video. I love the loco area. It’s coming along very nicely. Thank you for sharing.
You’re most welcome Bob.
Regards Charlie
Happy Easter great video looking forward to seeing how you do the lights glad to see the layout coming along nicely
That’s very kind of you to say so, Clive. Regards, Charlie
MORNING CHAS....THIS OFFERING ,IN MY OPINON IS THE BEST ONE YET.....WE ALL KNOW AND LEARN IN THIS HOBBY THAT WE MAKE COCKUPS-I SURE DO! I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED YOUR WAY OF WORKING,I THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY ---NO GOOD TALKING B,S, IS IT.....THANK YOU AND HAVE A VERY HAPPY EASTER9LOOK OUT FOR THEY WABBITS!)
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Larry. Regards, Charlie
5:50 "I've changed things round for a change" [Charlie], developing and changing Chadwick Parkway from starting his channel till finish it.
The plan is just a plan, a place to start. Regards, Charlie
God I'd buy that shed I love it if it goes on the bay I'd certainly look to buy her.
Thanks Karl, but I don’t think that will go in the post. Regards, Charlie
Another of your enjoyable videos, mate. A very happy Easter to you and your good lady. Don't spend all weekend under the layout. Take some time to Easter Egg munch. Arthur
I’ve eaten too much chocolate to get back under the layout! Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie another interesting video and yes I do like how you've changed the look of the TMD. After seeing the west hill wagon works kit on a previous video I went out and purchased one myself. However I decided to ditch the bachmann shed and replaced it with the new railway laser lines kit and I'm so glad as you can see inside and appreciate both kits cheers Andy
Thanks Andy, Steve’s kit is just to modern for me. Regards Charlie
Looking great, Thank you for sharing...
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Dave. Regards, Charlie
Another engaging and interesting layout Charlie. All the best for Easter.
Thanks David, and the same to you and yours. Regards Charlie
Brilliant again Charlie. Currently making a TMD with very limited space due to my lack of available space at home. Trying to get all the buildings, head shunts and sheds inside a 1400x500 piece of plywood has been a challenge but thanks to these videos and your help it’s coming along nicely. Bit worried about tackling the lighting so looking forward to your lighting video, Andy.
Hi Andy, it sounds like you’re trying to cram too much into a small space. Please leave room for the scenery.
Regards Charlie
coming from someone else who enjoys over engineering my layouts...
for my layout i use black/red for the DCC tracks, green for frogs, yellow/orange for 16vDC point motors/solenoid powering and blue/purple wires for DC3V lighting
i separate each "lighting district" with a cheap 16 relay board from ebay which train controller can command thanks to an arduino
each district then gets up to 16 buildings, each can be enabled or disabled easily allowing for a more realistic "working time" for if you assign day/night cycles to your layout
it also makes it very easy to balance your power requirements, since a 1 amp power supply can only handle around 50 leds, you can tell the arduinos to only allow 45 LEDs to be lit at any given time.
Thanks RR. I know nothing of arduino’s so perhaps it’s something I should study.
Is there an “Arduino’s for dummies”?
Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway actually yes there is!! I own it myself because my Significant other was interested!
they're really simple to understand.
considering your understanding of DCC/Digitrax components, you're already VERY well versed on the hardware side of things.
major benefit i found is that some relay boards use "shift register" which allow you to connect a MASSIVE amount to just one data bus, and still have instantaneous control over the entire system..
I have built ALL of my layout and control systems upon arduino, and the freedoms and flexibility is truly a godsend.
also, not bashing any major systems... (its hard to produce something indefinitely) but it means that you won't ever have to hunt for someone looking to get rid of a DS64 again (haha)
the biggest benefit I've found to arduino is the MASSIVE community behind it who almost ALWAYS have a better way to approach an issue that we may not have thought of.
im personally looking into making "clone" type boards for systems like digitrax who haven't announced a replacement for items like the ds64.
its a shame that such a nice product is gone, but it really opens the market back up for your hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts such as myself!
Charlie, the Bachmann two-lane engine shed has a Clock above and between the doors, surely that end should be the front, I only hope you have not glued it down. Thanks for the Spring Update. Martin. (Thailand)
Hi Martin, yes I am aware of the clock. However I dislike it because the time doesn’t change and I’m trying to find a ladies watch that might fit into its housing. Regards Charlie
Looking forward to your next episode.
No pressure on me, then mustang! Regards, Charlie
Nice update and work...you are right Charlie always buy from model shops if poss, I sometimes buy stuff I do not even need when visiting my near by shop.
You and me both mate, a shocking habit, regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway
Just spent £120 today in Arcida models...😄
Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.
You’re most welcome Mike. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie,Kevin from Beighton Parkway after I saw your spring update video and you mentioned about installing led lighting on chadwick I told you that I was in the process of installing led lighting into my TMD loco shed I received a package from ebay with 12 volt pre wired 6 led’s and resistors l exstended the red and white wires with red and black wires with fish plates attached with my new soldering iron which after watching your videos on soldering I use it all the time now connected to my track in the TMD switched on the dynamis and we had lights in the shed and also a proses dcc lighted buffer stop you asked me for my link it is Beighton Parkway if you get a chance to view it l hope you enjoy it
Take care best wishes
Kevin Swift
Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased you’ve had some success with this project. I shall certainly take a look at your site. Regards, Charlie
Charlie - just a thought.... You can get wireless HDMI senders and receivers which draw power from the TV (receiver) and the PC (sender). If you used one of those, you would only need to get power to the TV and not have the faff of losing that cable down the corner.
A great tip Alan but I’m already there.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, your videos are great- really encouraging. For the lighting around the MPD look at the new DCC concepts system. You can’t dim them, as you mention, but you can turn them on/off over DCC which is, IMHO, even better, and they take power from the DCC too. The light quality and brightness seems spot on. It seems like an expensive system but given the larger number of lights that can be connected it’s OK.
Actually, I had considered it Dorset bear. However, I would rather have it running off a standard DC supply than my power bus. Regards, Charlie
Another excellent and informative video, keep up the good work Charlie.
Thanks William, that’s most kind.
Regards Charlie
Nice video Charlie, must be nice to have so much room 👍
Thanks Alan, yes, I am rather fortunate. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, If it is of interest to you, I have some Quadrant Cable Cover at approx 25mm. If you let me know the height from "Layout top to shelf bottom, I will look to see if there is a piece that is the right length (or close to it) this may be better for asthetics than "Drainpipe". The cover is designed to allow you to put cables out through its surface as needed, its design is such that it is hinged on the right angle of the quadrant. This was also bought from the well know orange signed "Destroy It Yourself" store.
Sorry Richard, but I bought some D trunking. However, I always believed that DIY stood for don’t involve yourself! Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie you may like to know the Bachmann single road shed you got is based on Peterborough’ depot and the pipes on the outside wall are actually the fuel lines for the loco’s so no other fuelling points would be required
But the Bachmann one is more suited to fuelling DMU’s
Thanks for the updates Bob Latham
Thanks for the info Bob, much appreciated. I had heard that it was designed around the DMU, however, I’ll use a little poetic license!
Regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway well rule 1 always applies 😊
i bought myself a cobalt dcc points motor just to learn and how to use it and that cause of you it made me decide to try one before invest in more
Do wait for my MP1 /MP5 video before any further decisions. Regards Charlie
Very good Charlie, I'm never disappointed only informed - Tom
Thanks Tom, it’s great to have you onboard. Regards Charlie
People have given me strange looks when I've described the wheels of Lima and Rivarossi equipment as "pizza cutters." Glad to hear I'm not the only one to make that comparison. :D
I think Matthew, it’s a common term amongst UK modellers. Regards, Charlie
Thanks again.
You’re most welcome, Rob. Regards, Charlie.
Great update Charlie, looking forward to the lighting vid, LED's and resistors scare the bejesus out of me! 🤣Thanks. 👍
Rest assured Nig, the LED video will not be that complicated. Regards, Charlie
Good update, thank you Charlie.
Like another viewer, I wasn’t expecting you to remove the 4-lane shed. I have one of those too, which was the closest off-the-peg representation of Thornaby Depot I could find (at a price!) before I attempt to kit-bash a little bit of the roundhouse there. Without it your revamped TMD looks more like Tees Yard stabling point as it is now. Anyway, it clearly works as a means of displaying your loco collection and definitely helps with space for your ever helpful video demonstrations.
Thanks Will that’s most kind.
To me it was too much from the 1930s steam era. Regards Charlie
Looks perfectly adequate to me.
Never a truer word, Bob. Regards, Charlie
Another great video and a very interesting one, thank you.
I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting rock ‘n’ roll. Regards, Charlie.
I am very disappointed that when you uncoupled the tank wagons from the 08, the little man did not hop off the front of the loco to help uncouple!!!!
Nice round up though - thanks Charlie
That’s a fair point Timothy, next time I will use a different shunter! Regards, Charlie
Really enjoyed that video Charlie. Have a good Easter 🐣
Thanks Tim, enjoy your holiday too. Regards Charlie
A quadrant of waste pipe to conceal wiring in a corner? Absolute genius!! I needed that very fix. Brilliant update as usual. It’s great to follow your thought process and resulting logical design decisions. Well done again Charlie.
Thanks Steve, I’m so pleased that you found a video interesting. Regards Charlie
Hi charlie another interesting video watch with loco sheds and other buildings soon to have led lights l am also in the process of adding led lights to my 2 lane TMD loco shed l have just purchased a 6 strip led 12v with resistors built in and already pre wired for £2.50 incuding 1st class postage can’t wait for the lighting episode take care kind regards
Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield
That’s great news, Kevin, perhaps you ought to send me the link to yours.
Regards Charlie
Excellent up date Charlie I think you where right to go down the less is more route I am sure it will look amazing thankyou for the tips and video 👏
Thanks Mark, that’s very kind of you to say so mate. Regards, Charlie
The TMD is starting to look good, it’s coming on nicely. I’ve done a MPD and used the wash plant and service point from Bachmann as well. I’ve installed LEDs in my service point and they look good. I’ve positioned them out of sight under the canopy above the dummy fluorescent lights. The LEDs illuminate the dummy lights and make them look as though they’re lit, I was quite pleased with the result.
So Charlie, as we’ve discussed before, you and I really do think alike in our layout designs, but here’s the thing…… When I did the lights for the service point, I needed to decide on a new colour standard for lights. As I use red/black for track, green for frogs and blue/yellow for my accessory bus, I decided to use orange and grey for the lights. So this is getting a bit spooky now 😂
Oh and one last thing, instead of your Heath Robinson waste pipe idea for your HDMI cable, you might want to Google D Line Trunking.
Thanks for another great video Charlie. Happy Easter to you and Margaret. Take care.
Thanks Bryan, for such a heartwarming comment. Yes our wire colour choices are quite scary. I shall certainly check out your tip regarding the trunking. Have a great Easter. Regards, Charlie
Nice work, Charlie. Seeing your working uncoupler - here is an update. I managed to get two-colour push to make switches wired to the relay board so that a single press changes the switch green to red and then teh red remains while the solenoid is active, and then the switch reverts back to green. If you would like the details, part numbers, and pictures + 20s video, what's best what or sending these to you? Also, like the idea of the delivery van by the shed!
Thanks Alec.
chadwickmodelrailway @ gmail. com
Any details would be much appreciated.
Are you using the same circuit boards as me?
Regards Charlie
Always fascinated, Charlie, by your thought process and solutions as you manifest "reality" on your Chadwick. This, truly, is the value I get from your tutelage... not just from what you do, but *why* you do it. I'm looking forward to 1) your "swift" on the MTB point motor and 2) your adventure adding the return loop through the hillside above the TMD. Cheers!
Thanks Stuart, I’m so pleased that you find my videos interesting. I shall be picking up those point Motors next week so the review should be imminent. Regards, Charlie
Happy Easter to you and yours Charlie
Excellent video as usual very informative
Thanks David, I do hope that your Easter break is successful also. Regards Charlie
Great update Charlie. I've just installed my first cobalt point motor. It was a real struggle as I can't raise my baseboards so had to screw them in from underneath. Would be better if these motors had a full round screw hole rather than just a recess in the plastic top. So I'll be really interested when you review other motors as other parts of my layout have limited space below the tracks.
I think that the MP1 or MP5 will suit your needs. Regards Charlie
Brilliant stuff as normal Charlie!
Thanks Rick, that’s very kind. Regards Charlie
A well-informed account of how to proceed with a TMD and an understanding of the importance of spacing the buildings out. I also take my hat off to you for showing the nitty gritty challenges in constructing a model railway, and solving problems as they crop up. It also demonstrates that the process from conception to completion has a number of stages. This means demonstrating an ability to focus on minute detail, the bigger picture, and the time elements involved for each stage. I look forward to your progression.
Thanks Alan, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Awesome Charlie, another great update for your followers. While writing this, I was already wondering where the monitor went, but here it is again.
As for the wiring system, you mentioned that you've used red and black so far for the DCC. If I may do a suggestion, I would say using yellow and brown for + and - for the DC power.
I love your enduring enthousiasm, but also the fact that you show the mistakes you make and have made in the past. Thank you for your authenticity and your relaxing way of showing each steps you do to continue your model railroad journey.
You mentioned you will use an MTB MP5 point motor and you will publish a swift for that soon. Could you also do a comparison between the tortoise and the MP5? As you say you are a fan of the Tortoise, while I personally like the MTB point motors myself.
Have yourself a happy Easter weekend and take care. Kind regards from The Netherlands, Richard's Model Railway
Hi Richard, yes, indeed I will compare those two types of point motor. Regards, Charlie
Change is always challenging; but when you find the right element to substitute, it makes all the difference. Your new TMD will be better. Glad to see more planning. Thanks, Charlie!
Thanks for that Pat, it’s great that you agree. Regards Charlie
Nice round up Charlie thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it Mark. Regards Charlie
Will you do a running session? Your videos are great and I enjoy watching them. Just rarely see you running anything and would be great to see a bit more running 😊
It’s a deal Dan, regards, Charlie
Happy Easter Charlie. Great video, that area is really starting to take shape.
I'll be interested in the coming video on the alternative point motors you are using, I'm a complete novice to servo style motors and their control gear other than being baffled by people from MERG at an exhibition, I look forward to your style and pace of explaining to give me a fighting chance of understanding it.
It'll also be interesting to see how you do the lighting. With the lighting I've done, I used a variable power supply which will go from 3v to 12v. The 12v LED yard lamps don't start to light unless there is at least 7.5v but I think I set it to 9v as the best compromise. The thing was though, my variable voltage is global (across all of the lights in the depot). So where I used LED strips within the depot building and different flood lights on the outside of the buildings, I had to experiment about a little with resistors to get the right balance of light intensity relative to the yard lights.
Regards,
Barry.
Thanks for your comments Barry. It’s very interesting as I do my research. Regards, Charlie
As informative, entertaining and inspirational as ever. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.
Thanks Anders, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Love seeing the progession on the TMD, another great video, Charlie 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Jeff.
An excellent lesson in depot planning as Charlie dons his Civil Engineering hat. Sadly on my layout I do not have a engine shed but have had in the past and indeed the pitfalls are many.
Design and experiment plus the use of books and photography are so essential to the correct outcome.
I am looking forward to the lighting video. I am just at that phase, and so far there seem to be numerous solutions to the problem of variable lighting. I have a couple of vintage fibre optic lamps in my shed and I have been looking at the options available for lighting semaphore signals....in N Gauge.
A very happy Easter to you and all your subscribers, and if you no longer wish to be an overweight limbo dancer....lay off the eggs!!!!
Cheers, Bob
Thanks Bob, and great advice regarding the eggs! Regards, Charlie
I did have my doubts when you removed the large shed, but once the other building were in place, it certainly makes a great deal of different. The fact that the majority of your traction is diesel makes the TMD much more realistic. As ever some additional tips and hints there as well which are always helpful. As you say hopefully better conditions to get out into the garage. Spring clean coming up!!
Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Yes, the old loco shed had to go in the end, it just didn’t fit in. Regards, Charlie
I think you have really captured the essence of a TMD , really excellent work especially some of those shots looking down between the sheds it reminds me of TMD I remember visiting years ago. Some great ideas to use for my own railway, thanks.
That’s very kind of you to say so A99. Regards, Charlie
Absolutely love it Charlie
Thanks Daz, your too kind.
Regards Charlie
I will be looking forward to those swift videos on the MBT MP point motors .
Thanks Earl, they’re on order. Regards, Charlie
another great video Charlie this is one of those layouts i could watch all the time and never get bored keep up the fab work look forward to your next installment
Thanks Geoffrey, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Looking great A++
Thanks, James, regards, Charlie
Great video Charlie, so much info. Very enjoyable ,looking forward to the progression of the TMD and the lighting video, lights and sound really bring a layout alive , have a great Easter
Thanks Colin. Enjoy your Easter sunshine. Regards Charlie
(Sing to the tune of "Yesterday" by the Beatles):
Yesterday
We all thought the good old shed would stay
Now it looks as if it goes away
Oh I believe in Yesterday
Suddenly
There's just half the shed that used to be
Charlie Bishop, Oh if you could see
that "It can go" came suddenly
Why he let it go
I don't know, he wouldn't say
4 track sheds they rule
only 1, it isn't cool
Yesterday
The 4 track shed with which you used to play
Now it's gone, discarded, put away
Oh, I believe in Yesterday
😢
Classic my friend. a real classic.
Another great update Charlie as ever, the TMD is looking stunning at the moment even before before it is "dressed" the wee adjustments you have done are spot on, keep this wonderful work going and inspiring us all..
That’s very kind of you to say so, Peter. Regards, Charlie
Well, As a good French man living in America, I had to check where is Summerset. My knowledge of England stops at Hasting 1066 (barely kidding). So you are Welsh, and I am Breton which happens to be the same Gaelic people. So, we have two common relations. Model railroad and the Gaelic origin (that is you really are from Welsh, of course.) I did mention your site to a couple new to the hobby, RGJTrains and they did subscribe. I believe that you are one of the best around. You did fantastique progresses on the layout.
Thanks C069, i’m so pleased that you find my channel interesting. No I am not Welsh, Somerset is in the south-west of England. Regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway OK, I guess I have a lot to learn about England since Hasting 1066. This was a good year wasn't it.
may be some thing to consider charlie a wash shed and a a maintenance shed similar they with the electric trains and have a diesel shunter
Because what might of been typical back in the 50's and 60's will likely not exist today and most likely see a modern repair and maintenance bays, something that would go across 15-25 tracks as the example...
An interesting observation Jason. However, with my layout, being based around 1970, I think that I have the appropriate license.
Regards Charlie
Brilliant video Charlie
Thanks Mels, regards Charlie
Great stuff love the way the layout evolves around the track plan. I have always had ideas that do much the same often it does not work, but end up with a workable layout.
Keep up the great work you are inspiring people of all ages and abilities to have a go.
Thank you so much for the heart warming comment. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, love what you have just showed us, it's looking great and makes sense. As you said "less is more", well I am a great believer in that approach. I have seen too many layouts where the modeller has tried to place stuff into every square inch, of the layout. Not good.at all. Cheers Greg
I know the feeling Greg. Less can be more. Regards Charlie
Great video Charlie, really enjoyed this !!!. I'm in the process of developing my own small TMD so watching with keen interest. Enjoy your Easter !!!
Thanks Mark, I will hopefully I have given you a few pointers. Regards, Charlie
A really good and informative video, Charlie. It will be a very busy TMD, excellent layout and I love the attention to detail which I strive for even in my small layout. The smallest of detail like a hand rail barrier to stop "someone" walking out from the fuel area into the path of and engine going to be cleaned! Luv it. Thanks again for taking the time to produce the video Charlie!
Thanks David, for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie
I found that very interesting Charlie thank 3😊😊😊
You’re very welcome, Bob. Regards, Charlie.
The view through the tmd looking back towards the entrance looks fantastic. I can visualise it all finished and it will be amazing. Great stuff as usual Charlie. Rgds Martin
Thanks Martin, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Happy Easter Charlie
Always look forward to each episode.
Really motivating.
That TMD is going to look amazing.
Do you ever just go in there with a cuppa and play trains?!
Love it.
What lucky people we are to have this hobby.
AND people like yourself.
Stay safe.
Howard
Yes Howard, I do run my trains but normally to test either the loco performance, track testing or train reliably. Once satisfied, I do relax and watch supported with a cuppa.
Regards Charlie
Very interesting video Charlie! I like the new ideas!! Thanks for sharing this video!! Cheers Onno.
You’re very welcome Onno.
Regards Charlie
Looking good Charlie .As you say less is more .Think the whole TMD will look the part. Hope the eyes get better
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Yes my eyes are somewhat better today. Thank you. Regards Charlie
Great stuff Charlie.
Thanks David, you’re very kind.
Regards Charlie
Wonderful! I feel like either things are getting really wound up now, or just having shot off the line. It’s fun to see this part finally coming together, though as you said, about half way.
Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you are interested in the progress of this area. It is personally been a challenge beneath the board! Regards, Charlie
Wonderful update, really clear in showing that it's not just nailing down some track and adding a tree and a building; there's a lot more to faithfully reproducing a functional railroad. All caught up on your videos, making this the first seasonal update I've seen in real time so to speak. Have a great weekend!
Thanks MM, that’s so kind. Regards, Charlie
I love the way your TMD is taking shape, looking great Charlie 👍
Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie
Loved the video. It really is coming on well. Great work.
Thanks Les, I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting mate. Regards, Charlie
Smashing stuff as ever, keep up the good work!
Thanks TK. Have a great Easter, Regards Charlie
Charlie, I really enjoy your channel and learned a lot for the planning and re-building of my own layout. Thankx for that. Just a questioon, I'm missing a turntable on your layout. The TMD area would hae been perfect for it!
Sorry PC, but that’s too early for my era. Regards, Charlie
Thank you for another really enjoyable video and it seems the diesel depot area is really coming along. I've got the 4 road Bachmann shed for my early diesels as I had limited space and needed maximum storage capacity. I look forward to seeing your next video.
Thanks Simon, I’m pleased that you enjoyed it. The shed is a great construction but sadly a little outdated on mine. Regards Charlie.
Going to be quite impressive.
I do hope so, Chaz. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, I was hoping you could let me know what type and colour of paint you have been using on your recent boards.
Another great video the layout is really coming together now. It makes sense to live with your layout for a while to get everything working together. Your motive power depot is a great example of this. Having tracks and hard standing all in the right place for everything to flow.
Keep up the great work
Allan
Hi Allan, to be honest, I just slapped some grey paint on it which I mixed up from children’s black and white powder paints. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, wow, a great update, and your TMD area is coming to life.
I look forward to your progress, and your upcoming videos on the new point motors, and lights.
I fully agree that we need to frequent the Model Railway shops so that they stay in business, nothing like seeing and handling a nice new piece of kit, than just seeing a photo on the web.
I hope you have a happy Easter, and don't eat too much chocolate, it makes getting under the layout that much harder.
Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Thanks Michael and I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. I collect the new point motors next week and my lighting components have arrived.
Have a great Easter . Regards Charlie
Charlie looks great , I am very jealous. I wish I had some of your talent. I have learned a lot from watching you and you made a lot of things simpler to understand and have made it clear there is a lot more I need to learn.Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
There is no doubt in my mind that you have the talent, just not the confidence as yet. Regards, Charlie.
Looking good Charlie the TMD with the traffic installed gives a 'realistic' feel and as you say once the clutter is added will be magnificent. Looking forward to the swift on the MTB point motor I use MP1's on my layout.
Thanks Arthur, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards, Charlie
that is looking very nice Charlie
Thanks B Y. Regards Charlie