Speed Ballasting at Chadwick Model Railway | 63.
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- Here we lay ballast using an applicator to speed up this time consuming task.
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My grandfather used to say "There is more than one way to skin a cat - but no way to do it so the cat will like it"
Nice saying Dale.
My grandad used to say There's more than one way to kill a cat than choking it with cream
I must be the only one who loved the noise of trains rumbling along as a child. I always wanted it louder !
Each to our own Mr D
Hey Charlie! Thanks for taking your time to share with us beginners, how we can do things smarter and better. I can't wait to give this a try.
Kenny, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and hopefully you have subscribed too
Another nicely done and informative video Charlie. Your contributions to the
hobby are very much appreciated. I'm a big fan of your channel because you
post your less than perfect efforts, right along with the successful things. This
has taught me to lose my fear of making mistakes. Cheers!
None of us are perfect David and I do so like honesty.
What a great video, for those new to the hobby, or even for some that have been doing it for years, the information put across in this video could save someone a lot of time and frustration. Great that people like Charlie are willing to spread some tricks of the trade, so to speak.
Thanks Steve you’re too kind
So simple, Charlie - thank you! You've just taken the mystique out of ballasting. Great presenting style!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Richard.
One of the best videos I have seen on track laying. Excellent
Thanks David, you’re too kind, regards Charlie
Thanks for this video which, as one just about to lay track and so on, is for me, very timely. I appreciate your pragmatic approach which comes across clearly. So, to it....
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Clifford.
Charlie, thanks for all the time you have given to this channel. I get tickled at some of your wording . Yes I am a yank , and get most of them. My layout is forever changing and my daughter and I love this hobby. We cannot have anything permanent, moving in two years. In closing thanks for serving , even over here one vet appreciates another.
What a heart warming comment Benjamin. Stay safe. Regards Charlie
The vacuum cleaner tip is legendary! Cheers Charlie..!
Thanks X1
Fantastic Charlie! Please keep on making such brilliant and informative videos
Thank you so much Matthew, it’s comments such as yours that make it worthwhile.
Regards Charlie
Thanks so much! I’m just starting the ballasting on my railroad and this video was extremely helpful because I had no clue how to do it!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Jonah.
Brilliant vid Charlie. I love your sense of humour too.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Feeling inspired. Been down to Monk Bar Model Shop today in York and bought loads of basic stuff, ballast, paint greenery etc with a view to having a go at my first landscape scene with my old Hornby track from 50 years ago. Thank you for such simple effective techniques and videos.
I’m so pleased that you found the video useful Andrea.
Charlie, thanks for a very helpful video and speed ballast just what I needed. Most useful and practical. Thanks, again. - Dean from Minnesota USA
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Dean.
So glad I found this, It has really helped me to use my ballast hopper.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Darron
Thank you, Charlie. Great vid, well-presented. You have a new subscriber!
I’m so pleased to have you onboard Bill.
Just found your channel yesterday. Even as an American modeler these are great tips for modeling!
It's great to have you onboard buddy.
Informative; you make a difficult task look easy! Thank you for this video.
Thanks Thomas but it’s not that difficult.
Your videos are VERY informative,I have been out of the hobby for 25 years so I need a refresher,thanks.
Thanks Daniel, now can you help me?
I need the name of a couple of popular Facebook railroad modelling sites in the US to spread my wings.
Do you know any?
Hey Charlie, This is a very interesting, informative and easy to follow video - that is perfect for beginners like me!
Many Thanks!!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Clive.
Great! Even though you made this a year ago it’s a very informative video, just about to ballast so this will be very useful. I have decided to lay large sheet dense styrene foam 30mm thick over my entire base boards to reduce noise, I have one long incline from one level to another that I didn’t foam and it is twice as loud, so the sheet foam works reasonably well. Thanks Leigh.
Leigh I'm so pleased that you found the video useful.
Regards Charlie
Thnanks, Charlie, for your clear and easy-looking ballasting, plus weathering the track. I shall follow your instructions on my new layout!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Elizabeth and hopefully you’ve subscribed too.
One of the best ballast techniques explained and demoed, so well detailed to appreciate the exact how!
Thanks Josef, i’m so pleased that you found it interesting mate.
Regards Charlie
I wish I knew about these methods when I was ballasting my track. It's all done now. Anyway, if I need to re- ballast I can use this method.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it John
I used plasticard to reduce the size of my applicator's center slot, thus limiting flow. Doing this might nigate the need to vacuum. It makes ballasting way quicker. Masking tape also works. Excellent channel. Keep up the good work.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Paul.
Comment I enjoy your Videos Immensely the detail perfect, very clear and concise. well done on the great Instruction
Thanks Robert, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Hopefully you’ve subscribed too.
Waw that photo of the intercity takes me back! I still have that engine in a box on top of the bedroom cabinet! And an old hornby set ! It was my dads when was younger it was left when he died! Iv never set it up its older than me! I payed with it when was a kit about 30 odd years ago! I loved that blue n yellow intercity!
Yes, an epic train.
Great idea Charlie and something I will replicate myself. Rather than just making a program track, do it with style! There are alot of ballast types, colors, sizes and so on as well which i need to research on so I enjoyed watching your feedback and commenting on the prototype of ballasting. Using the vacuum cleaner is a genius idea! All the best, Clint
Hi Clint, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Hi Charlie, The old school method for sound deadening was placing Homosote (a papier-mâché type produce made from recycled paper that is compressed under high temperature, high pressure and held together with an adhesive) on top of the plywood sub base. The cork roadbed was then placed on top of the Homosote. Your method of ballasting is very similar to mine, except I do use 50% IPA as a wetting agent. I believe the surface tension of IPA is less than water, allowing the glue to thoroughly penetrate the ballast. I use a 3:1 mixture of water and PVA (Good Old Elmer's White Glue), I've found this formula still holds the ballast very well and reduces the amount of glue needed for the job. I am fortunate, in my area we have a model railway company that produces actual scale sized ballast made from the same ballast as used on the prototype railways. For years I used Woodland Scenics ballast (I still use all of their other products) but was not 100% satisfied with the appearance. Since switching to real ballast, I doubt I'd ever switch back to Woodland Scenics clay ballast. Note, this is just my personal opinion and should not be viewed as a negative response toward Woodland Scenics great selection of of model railroad products. Cheers, Rich S.
Thanks Rich for such an interesting response. By using IPA I imaging that it will dry out quicker too.
I also use Homasot. I have had no problems with it. I use 6-32 beval screws to fasten to the 1/2 inch plywood- no glue.
You have some really great videos that everyone should watch no matter how many years one has been model railroading'
It never hurts to see how the other guy does something as it may be better or faster than the way you have done it for years.
Thanks for your videos even after 60 years of model Railroading I like to learn new ways of working on my hobby.
Thank you. It’s comments such as yours that make it worthwhile.
Charlie, great video. I like your presentation, very straight forward and simple. Look forward to the back to basics series. One can always learn something new by going back the the basics. Skol! Ron//
Thanks Ron, you’re too kind.
Just latched onto your video's and I'm very impressed. I like the presentation, clean and easy to understand. One thing I would like covered is signaling. The basic amateur, like me, comes up with a track plan and can't wait to have trains running, but what about signals i.e. what goes where and is correct for my track layout. If you could look at that aspect I'm sure you would get a big response.Best Rgds, Ozzie Dave - Ex Pom
A good idea for a future video Dave and I’m so pleased that you enjoy my videos.
Hi Charlie, I was going to do a video about the noise issue as I've been doing some experiments for some time now using an app on my phone that measures in decibels. I have some interesting ISO-rubber sheets to try out soon (we use them to sound proof new build houses close to Heathrow Airport). As with any isolating membrane the soundproofing must cover the entire area affected by noise. You're absolutely correct about the ballast propagating the vibrations through to the baseboards and also the track pins will do this albeit on a smaller scale. The only way to completely isolate the track and ballast is to lay the cork wider so the ballast is isolated too. A big difference in noise reduction can be achieved, when ballasting between two tracks, by allowing the cork to run across the full width of both without a break through the middle. You can chamfer the edges to allow the ballast to cover the cork without having too much touching the base. A more expensive, but much more effective, way is to apply an underlayer of cork to a larger area where track is to be laid and then continue as normal. The thickness of the cork will also play a part; the thicker, the better. It's a difficult one to deal with if the track has already been laid as the rumble comes from the entire woodwork, legs and all. If you have any plastercloth scenery like hills and tunnels they'll also become amplifiers. The only way is to damp the vibrations at source. I hope this is helpful, Charlie, and thanks for another great video. All the best...Tom
Hi Tom, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. I will in time do some experiments on various materials. The ISO sheets sound intriguing.
I have to say that although I model O scale, 3 rail, I thoroughly enjoy your videos and I do learn quite a bit of technique that is applicable to any scale.
So thank you again Charlie!
I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting John. Regards Charlie
Love your videos Charlie, very, very helpful... Thank you.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Jon.
Great stuff Charlie. I was one of many that asked how you do the ballasting and it's great to see. You mentioned that this piece of track would be used for programming - would you be able to do a video explaining how you would go about wiring a short piece of single track like this under DCC conditions.
I’ll add it to the list mate.
Charlie,
My benchwork consists of 1/2 inch plywood, then 1 inch of extruded foam board, followed by Woodland Scenics foam roadbed, and then the track. My locos run very smooth and quiet. The track is pinned and the pins are 1 inch and do not make it down to the plywood layer. I have no issues with humming etc. I mentioned prior that the roadbed is foam tacked to the foam layer, and the pins are held tightly by going into this foam layer smear. Regards,
Bob
Clearly a successful strategy Robert
Thanks for a really, really helpful video! I have been sort of dreading ballasting but now it seems possible! Keep safe!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate.
Thanks so much. Will keep an open eye for the ballast hopper. Have done quite a lot of ballasting, but your approach is worth the try.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Graham.
Some good ideas there. I always recommend trying something new on a short piece of track, so if it goes wrong, you have not ruined anything. You did this but did not mention it.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video Rip72.
Charlie,I really enjoyed watching this video and like the method you displayed. What company make the ballast spreader you are using in the video? Never thought I would see someone suck up ballast before gluing and get away with not bring everything up, nice job. Thanks so much for sharing you method and ideas. Cheers!!
Muse
Check out the “Show More” tab for details.
Cheers from Tennessee. Great video, Charlie! Thanks from a dedicated O Gauge 3-Railer.
Erer.
It’s great to have you onboard Erer.
I’m Ron. Silly spellcheck signed me off as “Erer”. Ha. I need to be more careful before I send. I start to ballast today. I’ll use the “Charlie Method”!
Very interesting Charlie, thank you for sharing this.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Philip
Hi Charlie, another great video as always! I would love it if you could do a video on signals. This is an area that I find very daunting, as my new layout is set in the mid sixties, and am unsure which type of signals to use? I also really struggle to understand where signals should be placed on the layout and which ones go where! I know this is a massive subject, but it seems there are limited videos on railway signals on CZcams most likely as it is all rather complicated, if you could offer a beginners guide this would be most helpful Not only to me but all your subscribers, as I’m sure I’m not the only one! Many thanks, keep up the great work! Peter
An interesting point Peter which I'll certainly look into.
I second this request, an idiots guide to early/mid 20th century signalling would be (as the Pickwick, Owl and Waverley pens) a boon and a blessing to men.
You’re not the first to mention it Peter but no promises just yet.
Hi Charlie, I've laid some of mine straight onto 5mm foam solid floor underlay and it seems to absorb a lot of the noise. Once ballasted you wouldn't know any difference.
Good idea Chris.
@@ChadwickModelRailway awesome.
Nice video Charlie, thanks to helping us!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Really enjoyed this video. THANK YOU!
Your welcome Frank.
Just an FYI, you “can” get a airbrushe system cheaper than most engines.
A fair point Roger.
I learned a lot from the video.
When I was little,we had a small layout and the tracks were only tacked down on top of felt.lol.noisy to.
I have only recently gotten back into the hobby and want to “model” the Southwest United States.
Question for you.do you think gluing strips of yoga mat under the platform where the tracks are will deaden the sound?
I’ve no idea John but it might be a bit thick. I’ve gone for Woodland Scenics track bed.
Chadwick Model Railway what about under the plywood.sideview= yoga mat,plywood,roadbed,track.
Excellent. Taking lots of notes in readiness for my layout later this year. Good hints and tips. Look forward to more
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it TV
@@ChadwickModelRailway not a problem at all. Must pull my finger out
Great video. Thanks for the beginners angle on all of this which I have found really useful.
Thanks Richard, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Why am I watching this, I don't even have a model train set.
Because Joshua, you will build one in the future, hopefully.
I am a bit odd when it comes to noise. I like having a loud layout.
We all have our own opinions mate and yours aren’t wrong.
I probably wouldn't mind the noise much, railways are loud anyway, especially if you add DCC sound
Many thanks. Love the vacuum technique.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Great video. Your reminder to paint the track before ballasting will save me much headache!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it C K
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Hi Charlie. I’m about to start from scratch at age 60. I’m getting a shed to build in and i haven’t built a model railway since I was a kid. So only childish memories but still had my layout untill I was 17, then discovered motorcycles and girls.. BIG MISTAKE. Should have stayed with the railway.
Is it to late for me now?? My eyesight has deteriorated and my fingers feel like sausages but I’d love to just immerse myself into this hobby again.. do people of my age start from scratch? And do you read any magazines that would help me ??
Phil
Phil, the world is your oyster.
Lots of research and attend loads of shows.
Sheer excitement awaits you.
Don’t build a small shed!
phil3380 hi Phil, I am in the same boat as you. (I should I say train) Similar age and similar experience. Charlie’s fantastic videos are going to be a great help.
Thanks Charlie I watch a lot of your videos not only for the great info you impart but I like the way you present the subject with light humour. I have been dabbling with Model Railroads for the past 60years and still call myself a beginner. As I am in Australia without You Tube it would be considerably harder to get decent information. So keep it up keep the videos coming
What a heartwarming comment Neil, you’re too kind mate.
I really enjoyed this video! Very clever and motivating!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Gregg and hopefully you’ve subscribed too
Really appreciate the video. To the point and easy to follow. Thank you
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and found it useful.
Love your videos, very informative, like the way you do your ballast, will definitely try
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Mary and hopefully you’ve subscribed too.
Great job charlie the way you ballasted the track is exactly the way i do it too and i find no problems at all and it looks good and it's quicker than other methods i find to you have made another great video with how to steps easy to understand and straight forward thanks again all the best john from rugby .
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video John.
Really interesting - some great tips - my favourite of all was the vacuuming up through the tights!
Sometimes Gordon, the simplest way is the best. Regards Charlie
Fantastic presentation. Fits the bill for me and I am passing it on to others.
Thanks Bob and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Cracking video - being new to the hobby, I find ballasting quite intimidating - you have calmed my nerves sir!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and hopefully you’ve subscribed too.
Good morning, Charlie. Thanks for a straight forward approach to ballasting the track. Since I'm a "follower the recipe" person, I like to do it step by step and your approach fits that regiment. This approach that you use gives me the confidence to ballast successfully. Thanks. - Dean from Minnesota
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Dean.
I used this same method 45 years ago when ballasting my HO gauge track and later when compacting roadbed on a 16 inch gauge line I poured many gallons of slightly soapy water down the middle of the rails. The water soaked in immediately and we didn't have to tamp any of the fill to get it packed. Works great.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video Harold. This technique is older than I thought.
A great video Charlie,you have a very calming voice and i think thats why your videos are a pleasure to watch.
Michael, it’s comments such as yours that make it worthwhile.
Amazing! thanks for the tips.
You’re welcome Jake.
Like the idea of vacuuming the ballast before gluing it down. Wouldn't have thought of that but it seems to work well - will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing Charlie! Best, John
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it John
Excellent, you make it look so easy!
Only because it is easy Keith, give it a go.
Hi Charlie! My first post to you: I have watched most of your videos and find that you are so easy to understand and informing. Thank you.
A little suggestion for others to deaden sound of trains into the board: I am using vinyl floor covering then 2mm cork on top. I am pleased with the result.
Please keep the videos coming, Charlie - they are great!
Michael Wood
You’re not the 1st to suggest using vinyl Michael. Sadly it’s too late for me. Regards Charlie.
Thanks Charlie for great and very informative videos. Lots of great advice. Greetings meanwhile from Canada
Thanks BJ, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Thank you for showing this I found it very helpful.....
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
This is a great video. Currently building a small layout with my son, it's our first time and your videos are making it so much more enjoyable for us.
What a great father and son bonding exercise Luke. I wish you well. Regards Charlie
Very Informative and extremly well explained,quite well executed and very helpful indeed. Many Thanks
Thanks Shayne, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Thanks so much for this it’s really going to help me.
I’m so pleased that I can help Roy
bloody superb idea,i certainly will be doing my balasting that way, well done and thanks.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it R55
I have only been building model railways for about 1 year and only just got around to ballasting my layout in December. I took the advice to build a practice board, this gave me the confidence to start on the main layout. I have looked at many videos on how to ballast but this was the best by far. I used all the advice and I am very happy with the results it has given me. Thank you for this great video. I will always the Chadwick videos first.
Thanks David, that’s very reassuring of you. Regards Charlie
Brilliant. I thought once he uses the vacuum cleaner he would muck it all up. Wife's tight to the rescue. I will heed your advise and check all my track and points before I lay the ballast. Thank you. A day is not wasted if you can have a cup of tea, and learn something. 👍
Thanks Alan, I’m so pleased that you found a video useful. Regards Charlie
Nice easy explanation of a subject a lot of newcomers hate. Well done Charlie, top job..Chris
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Chris
Model Railroads. The magic of thinking small. Nice detail and speed.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Edward.
Charlie, a very well crafted presentation! From California, USA
Thanks Stew. I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Hi CharlieGreat video which I have saved to my own How To folder as this and future videos you mentioned will be invaluable when I start my layout.Cheers Kevin
Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you enjoy them.
A very clear and useful video. Thanks.
Thanks Rich, I’m so pleased that you found it useful.
Always very informative Charlie.
Great work as always.
Cheers Greg Brassington.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Greg
Good stuff Charlie. I made my own ballast hopper from an old CD case.
Good for you RB
I'm not a railway modeller but I do like good examples of the art. I'm new to this channel and I was immediatey impressed by your attention to detail. Especially how that approach applies to everything; not just the railway itself, but the camerawork and production. To me your railway is art but the audio-visual is science. Every aspect of your work is admirable from lighting and sound, to sharpness and editing. Overall I like your consistency. Your presentation is down to earth and yet epitomises good preparation, skill and experience. Thank you - I could watch for hours!
What a heartwarming comment John, and that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards Charlie
Wonderful video! Well done! I feel much better about ballasting my N scale layout. Thanks again!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Conrad.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Look forward to seeing more videos. Thanks again. Conrad in Atlanta, Ga. Supervisor of the Stone Mountain Railroad
I am new to modelling & this video made a lot of sense. thank you.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it UD
Such excellent advice! So well done!
Thanks, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie another great vid nice to meet you at thornbury . Always look forward to see what your up to cheers
Hi Shane, yes it’s great to meet up at such a good show too.
Best tool since the invention of sliced bread. Great tip & good stuff.
So true.
excellent idea on your ballasting will give that a go when i get round to it excellent job
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Peter
Great video, will enjoy checking out the others! All the best Paul
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Paul.
It looks bloody good! Thank you so much for all you are doing on your site with so many ideas and tips. I just retired from teaching and am diving into planning my train hobby full stream. Keep it up, mate! Ed L from Iowa, USA.
Thanks Ed, I’m so pleased that you find my video Channel interesting.
Stay safe , regards, Charlie
what a great video. Thanks for the help!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Pete, regards Charlie
This helped out alot thanks for sharing!
So pleased that you enjoyed it
Hi Charlie thank you for this informative video! I’m hoping to start a small shunting layout soon so I found this video really useful
Thanks Harry, I'm so pleased that you found it useful.