Dear Charlie, this video brought me to tears. I was born and live in Australia, but in the 90s I lived with my Uncle in the UK (who was like my dad). His passion was railways, and he would take my out every weekend to look at the stations and trains around his area. My layout is British in honour of him. He has passed on and I’ve not been able to return with my family to the UK. Your video was like being back with him again, having a day out and learning his about his love. I was also able to share this video with my children, showing them what it was like for me going out with their great uncle. They were fascinated and finally saw why I have such passion for British model railway. Thank you so much for all your time and effort in putting this video together. So heart warming. Would love to see more. God Bless you Charlie Anthony
I have shown a couple of these videos to my advanced level English students in Kazakhstan and they neither know model railways nor the compound adjective heart-warming but they've said pretty much the same thing.
A good mix of on the road and back in the studio shots Charlie. Some good ideas of how to make railway buildings into something different. Clever shots from drone which put the trains in context. Please do a few more of these from time to time they make a welcome and refreshing break.
That was a nice change Charlie 😁 At the end of the day it's your model railway layout and if you wish to incorporate a signal box,that holds a great deal of sentimental value, then install away.
Really enjoyed this one, really relaxing, history and steam locos… perfect combo with my morning coffee. I’ll need to cross the pond from Canada some day… take care!
Thanks Cedric, I’m so pleased that you found it that little bit more interesting. It did make a welcome change, to film something a little more unusual. Regards Charlie
Dear Mr Bishop. How dare you place that signal box that you paid for, on your layout in your own home in the wrong position. At our last meeting of the Wanksworth Entitled Rivet Counters and Twats Club, it was decided you that we will send a strongly worded telegram to your manager. It has also come to our attention that some of your sleepers are slightly too close together and that you gain FAR too much enjoyment from your trains. This is an appalling situation and must be rectified immediately. You seem to be under the impression that you can "do what ever you like" with your own property. If people just did anything without care, it would be chaos. Where would we find situations to be superior? Yours Sincerely J Knobhead. Secretary.
6:32 shows perfectly where the old link line from the L&SWR to the S&DJR used to run - the wall on the right was a bridge abutment leading into the back road of Templecombe station, with the road to the left running along the old track bed, round to the industrial estate where the S&D's goods yard used to be.
as one of those disgraceful former colonists, getting to know the world that inspires Chadwick is wonderful. Great content as usual, highlight of my Friday.
Well, Charlie, you've surpassed yourself with this one, Wonderful scenery great drone photography and proper steam locos thrown in for good measure. Love to see some more “out and about” videos as it makes such a pleasant change to get out and about after the last eighteen months. Well done, keep up the good work, take care and stay safe.
As I sit in my lounge in Adelaide, South Australia watching your video and tracking you via google maps. What a great bit of countryside. Another classic Charlie video.
Really enjoyed Chadwick on the move Charlie, great aerial shots too must have been interesting to film. Would love to see more of these types of videos in the future. All the best
Hi Charlie. Glad you enjoyed your visit to the SDR. It’s my local preserved line and the subject of my layout. I particularly liked the drone shots. The Ratio kit is actually based on Buckfastleigh North box, but shortened so they could use the roof moulding from an earlier kit. The small box at Staverton is the small Wills box. And the Gaugemaster Teignmouth Box is close to the Totnes Riverside box, But of more interest maybe, is the signal box you pass shortly before Staverton, Bishops Bridge Signal Box. This can be constructed by changing the brickwork on the 1st floor to wood by using micro strip or plasticard on your Ratio kit. Or by using the top half of a Gaugemaster Fordhampton Signal Box on top of the bottom half of the Ratio kit. And there lies the advantage of plastic kits, they can be used to make almost any variation if you want an exact replica. But for a fictional line I think I would take the ease of a resin one. Horses for courses. PS forBuckfastleigh North I used two of the Ratio kits to get the length right, new roof from wills slate sheets and two ratio interiors to fill it, so kits are definitely not the cheap option. A full history of each box and loads of photos are on the SDR Association sdrsignalling.com website. If you pop down again I hope I’m there. I’ve always found your channel to be very informative with a good sense of humour. Very much appreciated.
Ken, it was indeed very nice to see the English country side. I've been to England many times, but always work-related and mostly to London. However, the English country side, the villages, is beautiful. While watching Charlie's video I made a comment to my wife that we should go to England on vacation some time soon.
What a treat, thank you Charlie. It was refreshing to see a different format, not to say any of your "productions" are boring, far from it. Thanks again.
have just signed up as a patron. First time I have done it. You have been someone who has inspired me the last year to just get on and get started on this amazing hobby. Your videos and inspiration has helped me through this past very tough year we all have had.
Really enjoyed this one, but like them all. I have learned a lot from your videos. Sorry people were such sticklers about your signal box, I think your daughter should have been thanked by them for being kind enough to support your hobby. I have always been a fan of steam but my grandmother always bought me diesel locomotives. As a kid my railroad was the "All Tymes Line."
Charlie, I enjoyed your travelling to see the signal boxes, and it would be neat to talk with the fellow that built that first one you showed. I also agree that the last model kit seemed pretty expensive for what it was. Can't be more than a few pounds in cost the make it.
Yes, except it's a false expectation to calculate the selling price of something based on its production cost. Things are sold at a price that customers are willing to pay for it, regardless of costs. After all, this is capitalism, not accountantism.
Well of course we want to see you interview Gordon and take a peak inside those buildings ;) I reckon we all enjoy your "Charlie's out'n'about videos". Your helix and setting up for a model show a couple of faves for me. I see a podcast on the horizon! I can appreciate the headache you'll get at that suggestion, a big ask but mate I think you'd nail interviews. Cheers from Oz.
As always another great video. Thank you Charlie. I’m of the personal opinion that I will use whatever models/landscape that I choose and if people don’t like it they don’t have to look at it. Of course my layout isn’t open to public viewing like yours but I feel extremely grateful that you allow us to share with its construction and operations. Thank you again Charlie. Well done.
Hi Charlie. Your outdoor filming, made me realise that those of us who live abroad, get little chance of seeing close up a lot of what is around you. We can watch you tube video’s but we can’t touch. This particular video is pertinent to me, as I am about to embark on getting a signal box for my own layout, and I just thought of getting any kit, but now realise a bit more research is needed, to get one suitable for my era and location. Thank you.
Hi Charles, there are some harsh people out there giving you a hard time about the signal box, i would certainly use this on the layout due to the fact it was a gift from your daughter! Enjoyed your outside trips and reminded me of our touring around the area on our last trip over there in 2018. Stay safe over there, cheers Paul.
Just got around to watching this and it was great! Stuck over in Canada so I really appreciated the little tour around Somerset. Charlie, your narration is excellent, I could listen to you ramble on all day.👍 Cheers, Andrew
My real name is Michael McCluskey. I'm also a model railroader. I do like to see things of railroad history, even in countries like England. I did some research on my ancestry and found all my ancestors came from Ireland. My parents and four grand parents were all born here in the United States. Thank you for putting this video for me to see.
For a name for your junction Charlie, how about "Stackton Tressell", which was the home village of those wonderful Dear Ladies- Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.
Thanks Charlie, as usual a very informative video, I loved it and would welcome more "Out and About" Videos in the future. I think you do a good job with all your videos, both on the Model Railway and out and about. I have learnt a lot from your videos. Also it was great to see the "Out and About" video of modern day UK, I migrated to Australia back in 1963, so have difficulty trying to model England in the 40s and 50s, especially GWR country, my memory tends to glamourise the railways of my youth. - Regards Chris
Nice video as always Charlie! For those of us who watch a number of good modellers produce nice model railways and create wonderfully edited video's, it can still become a bit repetitive. This was something differently nice. The tie together of audience feedback, need to model something authentic, a bit of real life 12inch to the foot research, and entwining the obvious preserved with the original office block at Bruton - together with some real steam and diesel trains - was thoroughly entertaining and enchanting. One of my YT video's of the year. Yes, lets see more of these when you have time and need of some real life research - Good Luck!
Was watching your latest video for the first 5 minutes thinking he’s going to have an accident if he keeps on the wrong side of the road. Fool am I then realized your in the uk.
Charlie, a very different and enjoyable video. More of these would be great if you can find the time. I also follow Tony North Eastern who models railways in Tyneside. Recently he has done some competley different videos by interviewing an ex signalman who worked the area that he is modeling. The stories and info that he told brought the whole layout to life. It's not all about laying track, points, DCC or DC. It's also about the people who used to work on it and the history and knowledge that they can pass on. See you in 2 weeks for another great video. George.
Charlie, your daughter bought you the signal box for your railway. Not much to consider there. This latest road trip film was outstanding, very enjoyable informative and entertaining, thanks. I was also curious to know what your Japanese viewer had written earlier so I ran it through a translation app. “ Yasuto Tsujii ・ 1 hour ago You went far away this time. The old streets of the English countryside were very striped. I am looking forward to the completion of the layout. Please take care of yourself and complete it. We support from Japan.
Hi at roughly 12:27 the gentleman outside the steamer, handed the firemen a ring, key ? What was it ? As for the people jumping on you about the signal box, I would like to see how on point their rails are. Mine starts in the 1800''s and ends in the 1980's, then after an army base supplies you go into another room which is a 50's/60's monster wars. So my train so far off traditional, but it is my world. Keep up the great work, canadian subscriber.
Hi. The signalman was passing over the token to the fireman to signify that that engine now has possession of the single line.. it will be handed back to the next signal box as they pass. This prevents two trains entering the same piece of single track and the possibility of accidents. Hope that is clear. M
The looped gadget is a single line token. It gives the driver permission to proceed, and ensures another train isn't coming the other way. There's only 1 token per section of track.
Fascinating. The road trip is a bit of a change compared to your usual content but very welcome to see you out and about. Some lovely examples of signal boxes. As to the name of the branch station... As you aren’t trying to faithfully / slavishly model Barnstaple Victoria Road how about changing Victoria to Albert make it different but acknowledge a link to the inspiration - Albert Road?
I’m so pleased that you found the video interestingly Lee. It made a nice change to get out on the road with the cameras. I’m just putting a little teaser out there, regarding the name of the station. I had even considered calling it Little Chadwick! Take care buddy, regards Charlie
Charlie, I thoroughly enjoyed everything you were able to put into this presentation. I used to tour around Somerset from time to time, and would take weekend trips out of Bristol while attending Brunel Technical College (Higher Diploma Marine Electronics) back in 1983! I am looking forward to getting back over there again and visiting some of those wonderful heritage railways, once the world draws a little closer to normality! On the subject of signal boxes, I was born less than a mile from Lymm Station, near Warrington. There are a number of good images of the signal box on line. Your layout is looking great and I particularly like the variety of subjects you cover.
Hi Charlie, another great video and very enjoyable to watch. For what it’s worth, I think you should install your daughters signal box on the Chadwick layout. To the ‘really knowledgable’ types it would be a talking point as to why a midlands signal box was sitting in Yeovil town, but for me, the family significance of the midlands box would outweigh all that ‘prototypical’ nonsense. As a father of 3 young children and being in the early stages of a model railway project, I fully expect to be the recipient of many a non-prototypical addition to my layout. Your HST shares platform space with your Western Pullman so why not apply a similar poetic license to your signal box selection?
Such fantastic seanery! I live in the US but all my life I have felt like a misplaced Brit. You all have such a wonderful country. I really hope that the one thing on my bucket list comes true, Move back home, to ENGLAND! My blood line is English and traced back to Bristol to the early 1600's. I havent been able to trace it farther back but at least i know my family was at one time living in England. You all are so very BLESSED, such wonderful people and the HISTORY ohh my dont get me started! Yep, I LOVE all things England!
Charlie, I loved the road trip. I live in Australia but for a time lived In the West Country. Your filming brought back many memories . I also like the differing signal box types that you showed. Frankly if my daughter bought me a signal box as a present it would be on my model railway and stuff any negative criticism..
Charlie, very grateful for your time and videos. This was quite interesting Even though I live in Minnesota USA and totally in a smaller scale N scale. I found an N Scale Peco/ Ratio building, of which I have 5 in total, which I found a bit expensive. However the detail is amazing as is the assembly. This Video You produced was very helpful for me and very much useful 👍. I model in late 1940s to early 1960's. And enjoy watching video for inspiration purposes . Thanks again for the time and effort You put into these great videos. You are very inspiring. Hope You're Loved one's and you are safe and healthy. Bruce in Minnesota
Thanks Charlie. A nice change this video.loved the GWR signal boxes as I’m building the Llangollen Station Signal Box at the moment, so seeing other GWR boxes has given me a lot of help.
Hi Charlie, thanks for this video ! One little thing you are driving the wrong side of the road !! lol. I luv that art deco signal box "Templecombe" and the Totnes Café
Very much like your vid Charlie. Love the intricate research you’ve done. Also like the comparison between the different models you showed. £23,- indeed seems a lot for the last one. Anyhow, whatever which signal box you decide on to put on your layout; you should also consider the one from your daughter, even though it isn’t historically accurate. The gesture of her present is recognition from her heart. Than historical inaccuracies have a lot of leeway. It’s not that I don’t count my rivets, after all we all try to depict our layouts as accurate as possible. But in the end it is your railroad, your 3d view on what constitutes your passion, with images that are yours. To close, my humble railroad, I mainly build for myself. Because it’s a great hobby, because I love to scratch build, predominantly from junk. That in itself requires a level of compromise to accuracy, which defies too stubborn rivet counting. Thanks for sharing!!
Excellent, enjoyable video. Although a very basic railway, you are Always welcome to visit Dugmer Junction. We are based in Wiltshire (not to far from Westbury)
Thoroughly enjoyed that Charlie. It is nice to see what UK rail is up to. I'll have to go looking about to see what remains of South Australia's signal boxes. I can't say that I have seen any other than at platforms. In Victoria and NSW, there are plenty of old signal boxes about. I'd like to see more of your local railway area for sure.
Another brilliant video Charlie - although something a little different. I visited the ESR not long ago as I'm just up the road in Trowbridge. Fantastic day out, hauled by 4555 and of course I got up to some great photography. So glad you are using the Cranmore style box and I think it will look brilliant about 3/4 of the way up the branch towards your representation of Barnstaple. And yes it would be nice for you visit other layouts and see what you could produce from that inspiration, and could inspire us (the viewers) too. See you again in 2 weeks :)
Really enjoyed the video. Signal boxes come in all shapes and sizes, and that was just in Lincolnshire. Have taken 100s of local signal boxes, covering the Cleethorpes to Barton line, Cleethorpes to Sheffield via Brigg and Worksop, Barnetby to Nottingham and Doncaster to Peterborough via the GN &GE joined line. Photos all on Flickr, but one of my favourites must be Hubbert's Bridge signal in Lincolnshire 1960s, wish it was a better day when I took the photos. A few of the boxes I have photographed have been pulled now, modernization plan, Ulceby, Pasture St, Sleaford South and North. Did manage to take pictures of the last place to have a signal boxes called North, South, East & West back in 2010s, Sleaford.
Charlie: The odd thing about your own railroad is that it is your railroad and you can do what you want. That signal building was not bad... So tell your detractors to buzz off. (but I understand why and what you did because it made for a good video) Cheers from the Third Coast of the US.
Thoroughly enjoyed the road trip Charlie and some wonderful signal boxes too. I did see the one at Totnes had been turned into a cafe on my recent train ride down to Penzance..... I didnt stop for a coffee and bakewell tart though! Look forward to the next road trip, wherever that may be.
What an excellent Video, with Drone Shots too, very impressive, and it made a nice change to be out and about, bit like the end of COVID Shutdown as it were. I haven’t seen Tones since I last worked there as P Way Engineer, and being based at Plymouth it was the beginning of our Section down to Penzance. Thanks for the Video.
Heart video Charlie. Lots of information. Always look forward to your videos , it gives me ideas and the right information to use when I get back to building my layout.
Charlie, enjoyed the video it was nice to see you out and about. its a breath of fresh air to the channel and good to have some veriation. I think it would be good to visit other layouts now and then to see how other modelers do things. MY sergestion for the branch line station is SIDLINGTON. Tanks Phil
Hi Charlie. love the tour of the various signal box's and they are becoming very rare on todays rail network. as everything is now amalgamated into central controls. i am like yourself not 100 percent about sizes and placements of signal box's. but at the end of the day its your layout. now then you must have made a decision on what signal box you are going to put at the junction. as it will be interesting to see what choice of box you are going to use...many thanks for sharing this ultimate goal of searching for the right box...cheer's Tony
Signal box's are a big topic at the moment. with many of hours talking to a former signal man John Cuddihy. i am beginning to wonder myself if my signal box's are not correct. i know for sure that i have one signal box spot on. but as for other's that were just bought and plonked the layout that i am not sure about...Hmmm.. i will have to research more on this one. many thanks for replying Tony
Charlie a great video and a nice contrast you have clearly but a significant amount of effort into the production. It's interesting to read the comments about the UK network below and the diversity that is out there even today something I not really thought of before. The office block signal boxes are great fun! On the different models I think prices are only going one way! The ratio kit is relatively new (in the last 5 years) so a little less long in the tooth than their Highley offering but it is good to step back and consider what you get for the money. Thanks for the video and looking forward to seeing the next one.
Excellent as usual. Very enjoyable jaunt around some beautiful countryside and classic signal boxes. I got to within a few minutes of the end of this one and thought "I bet that took a long time to shoot and edit!" Then you said exactly that! A very dedicated piece of work, most enjoyable to watch. The West Country, particularly Totnes is an area I want to explore, once I have saved enough pennies for a motorhome. Sadly, each time I look, the price has gone up. A sniff under £60K is an eyewatering amount of money, a bit like some of those models! Lovely stuff, I winced when that articulated truck negotiated under that bridge. Oh my, that WAS tight! All the best. Nige
@@ChadwickModelRailway Very true Charlie! Our signal box at Folkestone Harbour is now a tearoom. Gone the same way, as much of the rest of our town. Good memories though. All the best. Nige
Yes field trip videos are always great to watch especially if they are filmed in and around the Devon area as it is such a lovely place and always fascinates me because I live up in the grim north 😄 And they where some impressive signal boxes I never really thought about the differences of signal boxes and which would be right for my layout but I may now have to research and alter it Great video very informative and interesting to watch well done hope you do more videos on topics like this 👍👍
Hi Charlie - You picked a lovely time to go out in your beautiful part of the country. Loved the signal box tour. If I had a large lottery win I would build have someone build me the signal box at Bruton as a home and the upstairs would be one big model train layout, mind you with all the sun coming in I might have to rethink that. Possibly have it in the back garden with automatic blinds just as a railway room, I can dream. Loved the walkway around the building though. The art deco signal box at Templecombe is the same as the one we have at Bognor Regis and which I am going to have to scratch build as I model in N Gauge. Must visit the signal box at Totnes as I just love Bakewell tart. What a lovely building, looking forward to paying that a visit. I think I know where our next caravaning holiday is going to be, thankyou. Regards Chris
Great video as ever Mr B. Good to see a road trip. Yeovil Pen Mill is a good visit. Platform still has a semaphore signal on it! Reverse parking would make it easier for you rather than reversing onto a main road! Old habits I can’t shake.
Lovely video, Charlie. Nice to see you out and about rather than on or under your baseboards! Can't say you don't do your research. I don't think I could ever be the person who would tell someone else that their signal box is the wrong design. I'd just be impressed they might have one with, perhaps, lights and a lever frame. Your railway, your rules.. Chadminster might be nice as a name for the branch station to suggest a link to Chadwick on the mainline not so far away..
Just to elaborate on my previous comment about the post box, my dad always used to say that you could imagine a red post box anywhere, they just seem to fit their environment. Some signal boxes are a bit too modern but the one you say came in for some stick is surely like the red post box, it would fit anywhere on any layout because these old fashioned dinky signal boxes are to be found on any stretch of track round the country, villages, cities and the middle of nowhere. So never mind the pedants, the one you have ready for your layout would go nicely anywhere on it.
Another great video Charlie with regards to supporting your local model shop I use tennents trains halesowen west midlands two fantastic guy's that run it fantastic place time for every customer I've gained so much knowledge true gentleman for sure, your channel best on UA-cam thanks for all you do mark
I bet that bakewell was amazing hehe. My sister in law hails from Templecombe. You can still find the remains of the old S&D platform on the other side of the signal box and the former location of the old Templecombe station between the two bridges south of the line. I really must visit Cranmore at some point too. Should be fun. Great video!
Thanks,Charlie.I enjoyed that tiki tour.Nice to see the old signal boxes and steamers.My friends had that art deco box on their OO layout back in the 70's.It would be nice to have more variety with road trips ,layout visits and tutorials.
Charlie, thanks, I very much enjoyed the video. I also have the GWR plastic signal box and paid £22:00 at a show. For me it was excellent value as it was almost exactly what I needed and I have no experience of making buildings. That said, I had to make a new wall with a door at ground level as the box that I am modelling has internal stairs. It’s a great kit in my opinion and I really enjoyed providing the operating floor complete with lighting and I used a tiny LED to make a desk lamp. I doubt that there was one in reality but it looks very impressive from normal viewing distance. Great video and exceptional editing. Tony
I totally agree Tony, however I did feel that the £22 seem somewhat excessive for what it was, considering how old those moulds must be. Regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie. I have just checked my Summer 1962 Ian Allan Combined Volume and I haven't yet 'copped' that diesel multiple unit, so I will be off to the East Somerset post haste. (or even hastier) :-) Keith
Afternoon Charlie from sunny Plymouth on our honeymoon watching your videos lol 😆 I can remember standing on Totnes station in the 70s when the milk tanks were running 🤣 That was a lovely video of you being out and about for a change and the camera work and commentary was superb 👍🏻 Take cheers Stevie 😎
This video is excellent, the time spent on editing is evident. Plenty of places I now want to visit! The shot around 20:04 is postcard worthy, almost like 4555 is posing for the camera!
Loved the road trip Charlie...I struggled to find a GWR box that I liked and that was at least vaguely accurate!....I finally settled on the 0 Gauge Finescale box from Lasercut Railway models...£30 for the kit and with suitable painting/weathering & a few additions of a Peco interior and chimney and also some finial ridge tiles from Smart models it is now looking quite presentable....and although it hasn't got the hooped roof it now looks very like the GWR Signal Box on the Llangollen Railway at Glyndyfrdwy . Like one of your boxes I've kept the roof removable for access and installed lighting too :-) More excursions please!👍
What a lovely idea those signal box-style offices are. I'm sure they cost way more to build than the ugly concrete box ones we usually see, but in 20 years the concrete boxes will be knocked down to make way for bigger uglier ones while these will have a bit of age to them and look even better. Great to see some video from the old country (I'm in Australia now). As for the modelling, well I've got a GWR signal box on my LMS layout and if people don't like that they can go tickle a tiger. 😊
Charlie, Signal boxes can be a can of worms. Templecombe, haven't been back for many years. Just passed the station was a shop that served ice creams in the summer. When railway stations were being " modenised" ( 60's) you could have a British Rail, signal box. Some looked like World War 2 gun emplacement bunkers ( all concrete) and at the other end of the station a Pre- Group signal box. Even though British Rail had their own "House colours" a lot of signal boxes could be found in pre grouping colours. At Liverpool's Lime Street station in the cuttings was an L.N.W.R. signal box in full pre-group glory. Until it closed in the late 60's. I wonder what happened to Airfix's Midland Signal Box kit? In 1963 it only cost around 2/6d. Cheers Chris Perry.
Charlie, excellent road trip, and a reminder that there are many alway destinations that can be researched to help with the line-side detail. For me, yes,please,more of these. But I suspect your car knows its own way to ESR. (Pity they have not kept the gate posts clear)
Love your drone footage Charlie. I was somewhat surprised to see a Southern Railway signal box at Templecombe. There is a smaller version in Deal, Kent which Hornby produced at one time. There is a preserved one somewhere, but I can’t remember where? I did not realise they will not list it if it has changed its windows - sadly the Deal one now has Upvc windows!
Very enjoyable video Charlie. By the way signal box kits in n-gauge are not cheap either and are half the size and fiddly to make. I have two signal boxes on my layout, one is a plastic kit bought years ago, it was on a layout built for my kids now in there 30's. The other one is a kit bashed one I made for my last layout, I have made it a tall box so it can see over a bridge. So I have managed to fit it in on my current layout, now way I could throw it away.
Dear Charlie, this video brought me to tears. I was born and live in Australia, but in the 90s I lived with my Uncle in the UK (who was like my dad). His passion was railways, and he would take my out every weekend to look at the stations and trains around his area.
My layout is British in honour of him.
He has passed on and I’ve not been able to return with my family to the UK. Your video was like being back with him again, having a day out and learning his about his love.
I was also able to share this video with my children, showing them what it was like for me going out with their great uncle. They were fascinated and finally saw why I have such passion for British model railway.
Thank you so much for all your time and effort in putting this video together. So heart warming. Would love to see more.
God Bless you Charlie
Anthony
I have shown a couple of these videos to my advanced level English students in Kazakhstan and they neither know model railways nor the compound adjective heart-warming but they've said pretty much the same thing.
Thanks Anthony for such a heartwarming comment. I'm truly moved by it. Regards Charlie
A good mix of on the road and back in the studio shots Charlie. Some good ideas of how to make railway buildings into something different. Clever shots from drone which put the trains in context. Please do a few more of these from time to time they make a welcome and refreshing break.
Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. It certainly made a change and I’ll see what I can find in the future. Regards Charlie
That was a nice change Charlie 😁 At the end of the day it's your model railway layout and if you wish to incorporate a signal box,that holds a great deal of sentimental value, then install away.
I will use that signal box but at the other end of the layout. All in good time mate, regards Charlie
Train Chasing with Charlie! What a great journey! I'm up for trips like this all the time! One of your best, my friend! Thank you!
What a heartwarming comment Pat thank you very much indeed my friend. Regards Charlie
Really enjoyed this one, really relaxing, history and steam locos… perfect combo with my morning coffee. I’ll need to cross the pond from Canada some day… take care!
Thanks Cedric, I’m so pleased that you found it that little bit more interesting. It did make a welcome change, to film something a little more unusual. Regards Charlie
I do like looking at your vintage videos Charlie, lovely bit of the world you are in. Best Ross
Thanks Ross, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Dear Mr Bishop. How dare you place that signal box that you paid for, on your layout in your own home in the wrong position. At our last meeting of the Wanksworth Entitled Rivet Counters and Twats Club, it was decided you that we will send a strongly worded telegram to your manager. It has also come to our attention that some of your sleepers are slightly too close together and that you gain FAR too much enjoyment from your trains. This is an appalling situation and must be rectified immediately. You seem to be under the impression that you can "do what ever you like" with your own property. If people just did anything without care, it would be chaos. Where would we find situations to be superior? Yours Sincerely J Knobhead. Secretary.
All welcome to 2021.
Now that brought a smile to my face. 😜
Hilarious! 😉
Love it. Reminds me of a few rivet counters I've met in my time.
Lol rivet counters and there was me thinking they were a dying breed lol....Excellent post!
At 5:30 didn't realise SWR were still running my absolute favourite DMUs
All part of the service Steve. 😜
I think you should use the Signal box your Daughter gave you. Some where really prominent.
I certainly will in another area of the layout mate thank you, regards Charlie
With some graffiti saying, "Tony Wright wuz here."
6:32 shows perfectly where the old link line from the L&SWR to the S&DJR used to run - the wall on the right was a bridge abutment leading into the back road of Templecombe station, with the road to the left running along the old track bed, round to the industrial estate where the S&D's goods yard used to be.
Thanks Ron, that’s very useful information. Regards Charlie
今回はずい分と遠くへ出かけられたんですね。イギリスの田舎の古い町並みがとても綺麗でした。レイアウトの完成楽しみにしております。体に気をつけて是非完成させてください。日本より応援しております。
Exactly right!
as one of those disgraceful former colonists, getting to know the world that inspires Chadwick is wonderful. Great content as usual, highlight of my Friday.
It’s great to have you onboard A1007
Well, Charlie, you've surpassed yourself with this one, Wonderful scenery great drone photography and proper steam locos thrown in for good measure. Love to see some more “out and about” videos as it makes such a pleasant change to get out and about after the last eighteen months. Well done, keep up the good work, take care and stay safe.
Thanks David I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Regards Charlie
As I sit in my lounge in Adelaide, South Australia watching your video and tracking you via google maps. What a great bit of countryside. Another classic Charlie video.
Thanks Peter I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Regards Charlie
Really enjoyed Chadwick on the move Charlie, great aerial shots too must have been interesting to film. Would love to see more of these types of videos in the future. All the best
Thanks Ryan, I’m so pleased that you could come along. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie. Glad you enjoyed your visit to the SDR. It’s my local preserved line and the subject of my layout. I particularly liked the drone shots.
The Ratio kit is actually based on Buckfastleigh North box, but shortened so they could use the roof moulding from an earlier kit. The small box at Staverton is the small Wills box. And the Gaugemaster Teignmouth Box is close to the Totnes Riverside box,
But of more interest maybe, is the signal box you pass shortly before Staverton, Bishops Bridge Signal Box.
This can be constructed by changing the brickwork on the 1st floor to wood by using micro strip or plasticard on your Ratio kit. Or by using the top half of a Gaugemaster Fordhampton Signal Box on top of the bottom half of the Ratio kit. And there lies the advantage of plastic kits, they can be used to make almost any variation if you want an exact replica. But for a fictional line I think I would take the ease of a resin one. Horses for courses.
PS forBuckfastleigh North I used two of the Ratio kits to get the length right, new roof from wills slate sheets and two ratio interiors to fill it, so kits are definitely not the cheap option.
A full history of each box and loads of photos are on the SDR Association sdrsignalling.com website.
If you pop down again I hope I’m there. I’ve always found your channel to be very informative with a good sense of humour. Very much appreciated.
Thanks for the info Mark and I'm sure that one day, our tracks will cross. Regards Charlie
Charlie: It is good to see the UK country side and visiting other layouts is always a good way to get new or different ideas of how to do things.
Ken, it was indeed very nice to see the English country side. I've been to England many times, but always work-related and mostly to London. However, the English country side, the villages, is beautiful. While watching Charlie's video I made a comment to my wife that we should go to England on vacation some time soon.
@@paultijink4235 I want to do the same myself. I went to Wales on business several years ago and have wanted to go back since.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it gentlemen. Rest assured I will do more field trips in the future. Stay safe guys, regards Charlie
What a treat, thank you Charlie. It was refreshing to see a different format, not to say any of your "productions" are boring, far from it. Thanks again.
Yes it was a nice change Nick, and I’m so pleased that you could join me on the journey. Regards Charlie
have just signed up as a patron. First time I have done it. You have been someone who has inspired me the last year to just get on and get started on this amazing hobby. Your videos and inspiration has helped me through this past very tough year we all have had.
Thanks Andy, it’s great to have you onboard mate. Regards Charlie.
Really enjoyed this one, but like them all. I have learned a lot from your videos. Sorry people were such sticklers about your signal box, I think your daughter should have been thanked by them for being kind enough to support your hobby. I have always been a fan of steam but my grandmother always bought me diesel locomotives. As a kid my railroad was the "All Tymes Line."
Thanks Richard and rest assured that my daughter’s signal box will be used.
Charlie, I enjoyed your travelling to see the signal boxes, and it would be neat to talk with the fellow that built that first one you showed.
I also agree that the last model kit seemed pretty expensive for what it was. Can't be more than a few pounds in cost the make it.
Thanks Roy, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the road trip, and film something a little bit out of the ordinary. Regards Charlie
Yes, except it's a false expectation to calculate the selling price of something based on its production cost. Things are sold at a price that customers are willing to pay for it, regardless of costs. After all, this is capitalism, not accountantism.
Well of course we want to see you interview Gordon and take a peak inside those buildings ;) I reckon we all enjoy your "Charlie's out'n'about videos". Your helix and setting up for a model show a couple of faves for me. I see a podcast on the horizon! I can appreciate the headache you'll get at that suggestion, a big ask but mate I think you'd nail interviews. Cheers from Oz.
Thanks DJ, I’m so pleased that you could join me on my little road trip. Regards Charlie
As always another great video. Thank you Charlie. I’m of the personal opinion that I will use whatever models/landscape that I choose and if people don’t like it they don’t have to look at it. Of course my layout isn’t open to public viewing like yours but I feel extremely grateful that you allow us to share with its construction and operations. Thank you again Charlie. Well done.
What a heartwarming comment Roy. Yes I am somewhat obliged to use the “right stuff” with a public audience.
Regards Charlie.
Hi Charlie. Your outdoor filming, made me realise that those of us who live abroad, get little chance of seeing close up a lot of what is around you. We can watch you tube video’s but we can’t touch. This particular video is pertinent to me, as I am about to embark on getting a signal box for my own layout, and I just thought of getting any kit, but now realise a bit more research is needed, to get one suitable for my era and location. Thank you.
Thanks Nicholas, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
and an old fashioned AA patrol box at your first stop. You’ll have to include that on your layout.
Great spot buddy.
Hi Charles, there are some harsh people out there giving you a hard time about the signal box, i would certainly use this on the layout due to the fact it was a gift from your daughter!
Enjoyed your outside trips and reminded me of our touring around the area on our last trip over there in 2018.
Stay safe over there, cheers Paul.
Rest assured Paul, that signal box will be used. Regards Charlie
At Templecombe station I loved the green toy train planter boxers on the platform in front of the signal box ….
Yes, nice touch by their supporters.
Just got around to watching this and it was great! Stuck over in Canada so I really appreciated the little tour around Somerset. Charlie, your narration is excellent, I could listen to you ramble on all day.👍
Cheers, Andrew
Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you could join me on our little road trip.
Hi Charlie, that was a brilliant video. Enjoyed it a lot. Regards, Paul.
Thanks Paul, so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
My real name is Michael McCluskey. I'm also a model railroader. I do like to see things of railroad history, even in countries like England. I did some research on my ancestry and found all my ancestors came from Ireland. My parents and four grand parents were all born here in the United States. Thank you for putting this video for me to see.
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Michael. Regards Charlie
For a name for your junction Charlie, how about "Stackton Tressell", which was the home village of those wonderful Dear Ladies- Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.
An interesting proposal TL, I shall add it to the list.
Hi Charlie. A day out is always a good thing, especially enjoying some fresh air. Great video and more of them, please.
Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased you enjoyed our road trip.
Might I suggest the village name be "Studley Constable" - the fictional village from the film 'The Eagle Has Landed'.
An interesting thought Frank, thank you. Regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie, as usual a very informative video, I loved it and would welcome more "Out and About" Videos in the future. I think you do a good job with all your videos, both on the Model Railway and out and about. I have learnt a lot from your videos. Also it was great to see the "Out and About" video of modern day UK, I migrated to Australia back in 1963, so have difficulty trying to model England in the 40s and 50s, especially GWR country, my memory tends to glamourise the railways of my youth. - Regards Chris
With an excellent comment Chris. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed joining me on my little drive, regards Charlie
Do we see "Charlies Road Trips"-series incoming?
I shall certainly try and produce a couple every year.
Nice video as always Charlie! For those of us who watch a number of good modellers produce nice model railways and create wonderfully edited video's, it can still become a bit repetitive. This was something differently nice. The tie together of audience feedback, need to model something authentic, a bit of real life 12inch to the foot research, and entwining the obvious preserved with the original office block at Bruton - together with some real steam and diesel trains - was thoroughly entertaining and enchanting. One of my YT video's of the year. Yes, lets see more of these when you have time and need of some real life research - Good Luck!
Thanks for such a heartwarming comment Ian. The video did take some time and planning and I’m so pleased that you appreciated it. Regards Charlie.
Was watching your latest video for the first 5 minutes thinking he’s going to have an accident if he keeps on the wrong side of the road. Fool am I then realized your in the uk.
Come on Peter, pay attention mate. 😜
I grew up in the UK but left a long time ago so I also got that, momentarily 😅
Its when I go to Europe and find everyone else is driving on the wrong side apart from me :-s
Loved the little UK rail tour.
The things you have to do to please people on the internet .. ;)
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it mate. Regards Charlie
Charlie, a very different and enjoyable video. More of these would be great if you can find the time. I also follow Tony North Eastern who models railways in Tyneside. Recently he has done some competley different videos by interviewing an ex signalman who worked the area that he is modeling. The stories and info that he told brought the whole layout to life. It's not all about laying track, points, DCC or DC. It's also about the people who used to work on it and the history and knowledge that they can pass on. See you in 2 weeks for another great video. George.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it George. I will certainly check out Tony’s interviews. Sounds like a breath of fresh air, regards Charlie
Charlie, your daughter bought you the signal box for your railway. Not much to consider there.
This latest road trip film was outstanding, very enjoyable informative and entertaining, thanks.
I was also curious to know what your Japanese viewer had written earlier so I ran it through a translation app.
“ Yasuto Tsujii ・ 1 hour ago You went far away this time. The old streets of the English countryside were very striped. I am looking forward to the completion of the layout. Please take care of yourself and complete it. We support from Japan.
Thanks Neil you’ve beaten me to the translator. Now I can go in reply to the gentleman’s comment, regards Charlie
Hi at roughly 12:27 the gentleman outside the steamer, handed the firemen a ring, key ? What was it ? As for the people jumping on you about the signal box, I would like to see how on point their rails are. Mine starts in the 1800''s and ends in the 1980's, then after an army base supplies you go into another room which is a 50's/60's monster wars. So my train so far off traditional, but it is my world. Keep up the great work, canadian subscriber.
Hi. The signalman was passing over the token to the fireman to signify that that engine now has possession of the single line.. it will be handed back to the next signal box as they pass. This prevents two trains entering the same piece of single track and the possibility of accidents. Hope that is clear. M
The looped gadget is a single line token. It gives the driver permission to proceed, and ensures another train isn't coming the other way. There's only 1 token per section of track.
Thanks for clearing that up, paint up some figures to represent this. Learned something new .
@@circleofthewolfairsoft7419 No trouble, it's our pleasure.
An excellent explanation gentleman. The token eventually ends up being fitted in the signal box and allows the points to change. Regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie. Greetings from the U.S. One of my fantasies is to go back in time(pre WW 2) and ride the rails across your great country.
There are some wonderful preserved railways around Keith. Regards Charlie
Fascinating. The road trip is a bit of a change compared to your usual content but very welcome to see you out and about. Some lovely examples of signal boxes.
As to the name of the branch station... As you aren’t trying to faithfully / slavishly model Barnstaple Victoria Road how about changing Victoria to Albert make it different but acknowledge a link to the inspiration - Albert Road?
I’m so pleased that you found the video interestingly Lee. It made a nice change to get out on the road with the cameras. I’m just putting a little teaser out there, regarding the name of the station. I had even considered calling it Little Chadwick! Take care buddy, regards Charlie
Great Video Charlie, nice to see you out and about looking at all things trains and enjoying a slice of Bakewell tart with your tea!
It’s Jonathan, and I’m so pleased that you could join me.
ROAD TRIP! ROAD TRIP! [Packs sandwiches and waits by the front door, two hours early]
You’re clearly a road trip fan then Bill! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Regards Charlie
Charlie, I thoroughly enjoyed everything you were able to put into this presentation. I used to tour around Somerset from time to time, and would take weekend trips out of Bristol while attending Brunel Technical College (Higher Diploma Marine Electronics) back in 1983! I am looking forward to getting back over there again and visiting some of those wonderful heritage railways, once the world draws a little closer to normality! On the subject of signal boxes, I was born less than a mile from Lymm Station, near Warrington. There are a number of good images of the signal box on line. Your layout is looking great and I particularly like the variety of subjects you cover.
What a heartwarming , comment Alan you’re too kind. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway Don't confuse "factual honesty" with "excessive kindness", mate!
Hi Charlie, another great video and very enjoyable to watch. For what it’s worth, I think you should install your daughters signal box on the Chadwick layout. To the ‘really knowledgable’ types it would be a talking point as to why a midlands signal box was sitting in Yeovil town, but for me, the family significance of the midlands box would outweigh all that ‘prototypical’ nonsense. As a father of 3 young children and being in the early stages of a model railway project, I fully expect to be the recipient of many a non-prototypical addition to my layout. Your HST shares platform space with your Western Pullman so why not apply a similar poetic license to your signal box selection?
Sorry, correction, I mean Barnstaple, not Yeovil town. I really should pay more attention!
William, you make an excellent point. Sometimes we can be a little to over enthusiastic. Regards Charlie.
This documentary style was well filmed and edited to a pretty professional standard, and full of interest. Well done. The effort was worth it.
What a heartwarming comment Rick. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway Sorry, I didn't mean to sound patronising, but it really was very good.
Not patronising at all mate.
Great video tour of signal boxes. Made a great change. Very well put together Charlie. Thanks for your dedication. Roy.
So pleased that you enjoyed it Roy.
Such fantastic seanery! I live in the US but all my life I have felt like a misplaced Brit. You all have such a wonderful country. I really hope that the one thing on my bucket list comes true, Move back home, to ENGLAND! My blood line is English and traced back to Bristol to the early 1600's. I havent been able to trace it farther back but at least i know my family was at one time living in England. You all are so very BLESSED, such wonderful people and the HISTORY ohh my dont get me started! Yep, I LOVE all things England!
What a heartwarming comment Joseph.I’m sure you’ll return to these shores one day mate. Regards Charlie
Charlie, I loved the road trip. I live in Australia but for a time lived In the West Country. Your filming brought back many memories . I also like the differing signal box types that you showed. Frankly if my daughter bought me a signal box as a present it would be on my model railway and stuff any negative criticism..
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it David, and rest assured, my daughter signal box will be used.
From the US (New Hampshire)...Enjoyed road trip VERY much.
Thanks Jim, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting
Well done once again Charlie
Always something different and interesting.
Thanks .
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Howard
Charlie, very grateful for your time and videos. This was quite interesting Even though I live in Minnesota USA and totally in a smaller scale N scale. I found an N Scale Peco/ Ratio building, of which I have 5 in total, which I found a bit expensive. However the detail is amazing as is the assembly. This Video You produced was very helpful for me and very much useful 👍. I model in late 1940s to early 1960's. And enjoy watching video for inspiration purposes . Thanks again for the time and effort You put into these great videos. You are very inspiring. Hope You're Loved one's and you are safe and healthy. Bruce in Minnesota
What a heartwarming comment Bruce. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie.
Thanks Charlie. A nice change this video.loved the GWR signal boxes as I’m building the Llangollen Station Signal Box at the moment, so seeing other GWR boxes has given me a lot of help.
That’s great news John, I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, thanks for this video ! One little thing you are driving the wrong side of the road !! lol. I luv that art deco signal box "Templecombe" and the Totnes Café
So pleased that you found it interesting, regards Charlie
Very much like your vid Charlie. Love the intricate research you’ve done. Also like the comparison between the different models you showed. £23,- indeed seems a lot for the last one.
Anyhow, whatever which signal box you decide on to put on your layout; you should also consider the one from your daughter, even though it isn’t historically accurate. The gesture of her present is recognition from her heart. Than historical inaccuracies have a lot of leeway.
It’s not that I don’t count my rivets, after all we all try to depict our layouts as accurate as possible. But in the end it is your railroad, your 3d view on what constitutes your passion, with images that are yours.
To close, my humble railroad, I mainly build for myself. Because it’s a great hobby, because I love to scratch build, predominantly from junk. That in itself requires a level of compromise to accuracy, which defies too stubborn rivet counting.
Thanks for sharing!!
Rest assured Vincent, my daughter signal box will be installed, but just in a different position. Regards Charlie
Great tutorial Charlie , plus a run out . Next time we go out I'll take a lunch . Great idea going out
Cucumber sandwiches for me John.
Enjoyed this Charlie. Travel, signal boxes and commentary. Thanks. Bob, Erie Pa USA!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Bob, regards Charlie
Excellent, enjoyable video. Although a very basic railway, you are Always welcome to visit Dugmer Junction. We are based in Wiltshire (not to far from Westbury)
Thanks for the offer DJ, and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards Charlie
Thoroughly enjoyed that Charlie. It is nice to see what UK rail is up to. I'll have to go looking about to see what remains of South Australia's signal boxes. I can't say that I have seen any other than at platforms.
In Victoria and NSW, there are plenty of old signal boxes about.
I'd like to see more of your local railway area for sure.
Thanks Peter, I shall do these road trips a little more often. Regards Charlie
Another brilliant video Charlie - although something a little different. I visited the ESR not long ago as I'm just up the road in Trowbridge. Fantastic day out, hauled by 4555 and of course I got up to some great photography. So glad you are using the Cranmore style box and I think it will look brilliant about 3/4 of the way up the branch towards your representation of Barnstaple. And yes it would be nice for you visit other layouts and see what you could produce from that inspiration, and could inspire us (the viewers) too. See you again in 2 weeks :)
Thanks Ben, and so pleased that you enjoyed it, and join me on the journey. Regards Charlie
Really enjoyed the video. Signal boxes come in all shapes and sizes, and that was just in Lincolnshire. Have taken 100s of local signal boxes, covering the Cleethorpes to Barton line, Cleethorpes to Sheffield via Brigg and Worksop, Barnetby to Nottingham and Doncaster to Peterborough via the GN &GE joined line. Photos all on Flickr, but one of my favourites must be Hubbert's Bridge signal in Lincolnshire 1960s, wish it was a better day when I took the photos.
A few of the boxes I have photographed have been pulled now, modernization plan, Ulceby, Pasture St, Sleaford South and North.
Did manage to take pictures of the last place to have a signal boxes called North, South, East & West back in 2010s, Sleaford.
Well done Corin, great memories that can’t be repeated. Regards Charlie.
Charlie: The odd thing about your own railroad is that it is your railroad and you can do what you want. That signal building was not bad... So tell your detractors to buzz off. (but I understand why and what you did because it made for a good video) Cheers from the Third Coast of the US.
I certainly will use it Ken, in a different area. Regards Charlie
Thoroughly enjoyed the road trip Charlie and some wonderful signal boxes too. I did see the one at Totnes had been turned into a cafe on my recent train ride down to Penzance..... I didnt stop for a coffee and bakewell tart though!
Look forward to the next road trip, wherever that may be.
Thanks Steve, I’m so pleased you could join me on the journey mate.Regards Charlie
What an excellent Video, with Drone Shots too, very impressive, and it made a nice change to be out and about, bit like the end of COVID Shutdown as it were. I haven’t seen Tones since I last worked there as P Way Engineer, and being based at Plymouth it was the beginning of our Section down to Penzance. Thanks for the Video.
I’m so pleased that you could join me on my little road trip Peter. Regards Charlie
Heart video Charlie. Lots of information. Always look forward to your videos , it gives me ideas and the right information to use when I get back to building my layout.
Thanks William, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting
Charlie, enjoyed the video it was nice to see you out and about. its a breath of fresh air to the channel and good to have some veriation. I think it would be good to visit other layouts now and then to see how other modelers do things. MY sergestion for the branch line station is SIDLINGTON. Tanks Phil
Thanks for the comment Phil, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. Regards Charlie
Very enjoyable and different video. Great to see you out on the road - can just taste that Bakewell Tart !! More road trips please ! Cheers Euan
I’m so pleased I enjoyed it Euan. Hopefully I can do more in the future, regards Charlie
Charlie what a wonderful video content which I’m sure touched many an old boys heart ❤️
I’m so pleased that you could join me.
Hi Charlie. love the tour of the various signal box's and they are becoming very rare on todays rail network. as everything is now amalgamated into central controls. i am like yourself not 100 percent about sizes and placements of signal box's.
but at the end of the day its your layout. now then you must have made a decision on what signal box you are going to put at the junction.
as it will be interesting to see what choice of box you are going to use...many thanks for sharing this ultimate goal of searching for the right box...cheer's Tony
Thanks Tony, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting mate. Regards Charlie
Signal box's are a big topic at the moment. with many of hours talking to a former signal man John Cuddihy. i am beginning to wonder myself if my signal box's are not correct. i know for sure that i have one signal box spot on. but as for other's that were just bought and plonked the layout that i am not sure about...Hmmm.. i will have to research more on this one. many thanks for replying Tony
Thanks for the small tour of your hood! It was a real treat to watch and look forward to more in the future! Cheers! 🍺🍺👍👍
PL, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Charlie a great video and a nice contrast you have clearly but a significant amount of effort into the production. It's interesting to read the comments about the UK network below and the diversity that is out there even today something I not really thought of before. The office block signal boxes are great fun! On the different models I think prices are only going one way! The ratio kit is relatively new (in the last 5 years) so a little less long in the tooth than their Highley offering but it is good to step back and consider what you get for the money. Thanks for the video and looking forward to seeing the next one.
Thanks Peter, so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Regards Charlie
Excellent as usual. Very enjoyable jaunt around some beautiful countryside and classic signal boxes. I got to within a few minutes of the end of this one and thought "I bet that took a long time to shoot and edit!" Then you said exactly that! A very dedicated piece of work, most enjoyable to watch. The West Country, particularly Totnes is an area I want to explore, once I have saved enough pennies for a motorhome. Sadly, each time I look, the price has gone up. A sniff under £60K is an eyewatering amount of money, a bit like some of those models! Lovely stuff, I winced when that articulated truck negotiated under that bridge. Oh my, that WAS tight! All the best. Nige
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Nige. I’d rent the motor home, far cheaper.
@@ChadwickModelRailway Very true Charlie! Our signal box at Folkestone Harbour is now a tearoom. Gone the same way, as much of the rest of our town. Good memories though. All the best. Nige
Very good. Nice to get out and see deepest, darkness Somerset. Well done
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, regards Charlie
Yes field trip videos are always great to watch especially if they are filmed in and around the Devon area as it is such a lovely place and always fascinates me because I live up in the grim north 😄
And they where some impressive signal boxes I never really thought about the differences of signal boxes and which would be right for my layout but I may now have to research and alter it
Great video very informative and interesting to watch well done hope you do more videos on topics like this 👍👍
Thanks Ian, I’m so pleased that you could join me on the road. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie - You picked a lovely time to go out in your beautiful part of the country. Loved the signal box tour.
If I had a large lottery win I would build have someone build me the signal box at Bruton as a home and the upstairs would be one big model train layout, mind you with all the sun coming in I might have to rethink that. Possibly have it in the back garden with automatic blinds just as a railway room, I can dream. Loved the walkway around the building though.
The art deco signal box at Templecombe is the same as the one we have at Bognor Regis and which I am going to have to scratch build as I model in N Gauge.
Must visit the signal box at Totnes as I just love Bakewell tart. What a lovely building, looking forward to paying that a visit.
I think I know where our next caravaning holiday is going to be, thankyou.
Regards Chris
What an excellent and heartwarming comment Chris. I’m so pleased you could join me on my road trip, regards Charlie
Great video as ever Mr B. Good to see a road trip.
Yeovil Pen Mill is a good visit. Platform still has a semaphore signal on it!
Reverse parking would make it easier for you rather than reversing onto a main road! Old habits I can’t shake.
But I can’t load the boot.
I just joined your channel! I could watch these videos all day and I love his sense of humor!
It’s great to have you on-board Joseph. Take care mate, regards Charlie
Thank you for taking me back to Cranmore. You brought back fond memories of my last trip across the pond.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed our visit Gary.
Really enjoyed the road trip. It is wonderful that you can still find so many signal boxes still standing. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Please that you could join me Larry. Regards Charlie
Lovely video, Charlie. Nice to see you out and about rather than on or under your baseboards! Can't say you don't do your research. I don't think I could ever be the person who would tell someone else that their signal box is the wrong design. I'd just be impressed they might have one with, perhaps, lights and a lever frame. Your railway, your rules..
Chadminster might be nice as a name for the branch station to suggest a link to Chadwick on the mainline not so far away..
An excellent comment Mark, I had thought about Little Chadwick. Regards Charlie
Just to elaborate on my previous comment about the post box, my dad always used to say that you could imagine a red post box anywhere, they just seem to fit their environment. Some signal boxes are a bit too modern but the one you say came in for some stick is surely like the red post box, it would fit anywhere on any layout because these old fashioned dinky signal boxes are to be found on any stretch of track round the country, villages, cities and the middle of nowhere. So never mind the pedants, the one you have ready for your layout would go nicely anywhere on it.
Great comment Chris, regards Charlie
Another great video Charlie with regards to supporting your local model shop I use tennents trains halesowen west midlands two fantastic guy's that run it fantastic place time for every customer I've gained so much knowledge true gentleman for sure, your channel best on UA-cam thanks for all you do mark
Thanks Mark, that’s very kind of you to say so. I clearly need to visit your local shop. Regards, Charlie
I bet that bakewell was amazing hehe. My sister in law hails from Templecombe. You can still find the remains of the old S&D platform on the other side of the signal box and the former location of the old Templecombe station between the two bridges south of the line. I really must visit Cranmore at some point too. Should be fun. Great video!
Thanks DJ, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting
Thanks,Charlie.I enjoyed that tiki tour.Nice to see the old signal boxes and steamers.My friends had that art deco box on their OO layout back in the 70's.It would be nice to have more variety with road trips ,layout visits and tutorials.
Thanks Simon, I shall see what we can do. Regards Charlie
Charlie, thanks, I very much enjoyed the video. I also have the GWR plastic signal box and paid £22:00 at a show. For me it was excellent value as it was almost exactly what I needed and I have no experience of making buildings. That said, I had to make a new wall with a door at ground level as the box that I am modelling has internal stairs.
It’s a great kit in my opinion and I really enjoyed providing the operating floor complete with lighting and I used a tiny LED to make a desk lamp. I doubt that there was one in reality but it looks very impressive from normal viewing distance.
Great video and exceptional editing. Tony
I totally agree Tony, however I did feel that the £22 seem somewhat excessive for what it was, considering how old those moulds must be. Regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie. I have just checked my Summer 1962 Ian Allan Combined Volume and I haven't yet 'copped' that diesel multiple unit, so I will be off to the East Somerset post haste. (or even hastier) :-) Keith
Well there we are Keith, best get your skates on, but I don’t think it’s going anywhere soon.
Afternoon Charlie from sunny Plymouth on our honeymoon watching your videos lol 😆 I can remember standing on Totnes station in the 70s when the milk tanks were running 🤣 That was a lovely video of you being out and about for a change and the camera work and commentary was superb 👍🏻 Take cheers Stevie 😎
Thanks Stevie, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video and can associate with the places visited. Regards Charlie
This video is excellent, the time spent on editing is evident. Plenty of places I now want to visit! The shot around 20:04 is postcard worthy, almost like 4555 is posing for the camera!
Thanks Alec, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Stay safe, regards Charlie
Road trip theme is a brilliant idea. You even visited a station I know very well, Totnes..
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate.
Loved the road trip Charlie...I struggled to find a GWR box that I liked and that was at least vaguely accurate!....I finally settled on the 0 Gauge Finescale box from Lasercut Railway models...£30 for the kit and with suitable painting/weathering & a few additions of a Peco interior and chimney and also some finial ridge tiles from Smart models it is now looking quite presentable....and although it hasn't got the hooped roof it now looks very like the GWR Signal Box on the Llangollen Railway at Glyndyfrdwy . Like one of your boxes I've kept the roof removable for access and installed lighting too :-) More excursions please!👍
Thanks David, and I will try to do two or three excursions each year.
What a lovely idea those signal box-style offices are. I'm sure they cost way more to build than the ugly concrete box ones we usually see,
but in 20 years the concrete boxes will be knocked down to make way for bigger uglier ones while these will have a bit of age to them and look even better.
Great to see some video from the old country (I'm in Australia now). As for the modelling, well I've got a GWR signal box on my LMS layout
and if people don't like that they can go tickle a tiger. 😊
Great comment Gerry and good luck with your layout.
Hi Charlie, I enjoyed your road trip video very much. I think it's a good idea to go out and look at the "real" world once in a while.
Thanks Roger, I’m so pleased that you could come along.
Charlie, Signal boxes can be a can of worms. Templecombe, haven't been back for many years. Just passed the station was a shop that served ice creams in the summer. When railway stations were being " modenised" ( 60's) you could have a British Rail, signal box. Some looked like World War 2 gun emplacement bunkers ( all concrete) and at the other end of the station a Pre- Group signal box. Even though British Rail had their own "House colours" a lot of signal boxes could be found in pre grouping colours. At Liverpool's Lime Street station in the cuttings was an L.N.W.R. signal box in full pre-group glory. Until it closed in the late 60's. I wonder what happened to Airfix's Midland Signal Box kit? In 1963 it only cost around 2/6d. Cheers Chris Perry.
They do have an interesting past with such a variety to model.
traveling around the country side was really fun. Great job A+ video thank you
You’re too kind James.
10:40 and I really like their nifty flower boxes too!👌👍
Yes they were rather nice, regards Charlie
Charlie, excellent road trip, and a reminder that there are many alway destinations that can be researched to help with the line-side detail.
For me, yes,please,more of these.
But I suspect your car knows its own way to ESR.
(Pity they have not kept the gate posts clear)
Oh, yes, and visits to other layouts, please, to show how the different modelling challenges have been overcome.
I’m so pleased enjoyed it Tom, yes more road trips are planned and hopefully a couple of layout visits too. Regards Charlie
Love your drone footage Charlie. I was somewhat surprised to see a Southern Railway signal box at Templecombe. There is a smaller version in Deal, Kent which Hornby produced at one time. There is a preserved one somewhere, but I can’t remember where? I did not realise they will not list it if it has changed its windows - sadly the Deal one now has Upvc windows!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it FH. Regards Charlie.
Very enjoyable video Charlie. By the way signal box kits in n-gauge are not cheap either and are half the size and fiddly to make. I have two signal boxes on my layout, one is a plastic kit bought years ago, it was on a layout built for my kids now in there 30's. The other one is a kit bashed one I made for my last layout, I have made it a tall box so it can see over a bridge. So I have managed to fit it in on my current layout, now way I could throw it away.
Yes L26, some prices are shocking.