Autumn Update at Chadwick Model Railway | 172.
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- In Autumn Update 172, we look at Head Shunt design, miniature slow action point motors and sound suppression at Chadwick Model Railway.
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Much sympathy, Charlie. Get well soon and take care. Sympathy for your wife too.
That’s very kind of you to say so, Michael. It appears we are both on the mend, regards, Charlie
as an engineering apprentice part of my training was to learn how to make machine tools quieter by building a box around them and using your style of material to create anechoic chambers, you've done something similar, your boards reflect the sound backwards and forwards but by introducing the triangulations with the foam you've disrupted the sound reflection and it did make a difference, If you ran foam around the outside with the triangulations facing in you would most likely find the noise would vanish and you'd think the trains had stopped 😀
I am not an engineer at all, But I was thinking the same about the outside. Also some form of sound absorption between the top of the M8 threaded rods and the top base board
If or when a train derails, Charlie would have to remove the foam stuff from around the helix. I'm sure he would enjoy doing that! 🙂
@@mikeking2539 If they were all separate sections just clipped together as a hexagon, it would be easy to remove just one section. We all know just how committed to noise reduction Charlie is!!!
Excellent comments gentlemen. I’m thinking about some kind of sound absorbent curtain on the outside. Regards, Charlie
You're a trooper Charlie for giving us this update video even though you're not 100%. Very enjoyable as always. Hope you both feel better soon, take care.
Thanks Tim, we are definitely on the mend. Regards Charlie
I'm not a modeller myself, and probably never will be, but even so I still enjoy all the technical thinking and advice I'll never have to follow. When you've finished it all (HA!), you must record some running sessions for chumps like me who don't have our own kit. Get well soon, and keep at it!
Thanks Jack I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the channel. Regards Charlie
Wash plant on the depot arrivals line, and 3mph through it when it’s active usually.
You’ll need a plant room for it nearby really too.
Where are the retaining walls from? Cheers
Thanks Eric, I can’t remember where I bought the retaining walls from, but when it occurs to me I should mention it in the video. Regards, Charlie
So glad you're doing well Charlie. Please pass on our best wishes for a speedy recovery to your wife as well.
Thanks MC, we are feeling much better now. Thanks. Regards, Charlie
Thank you for a very informative presentation, to inspire fellow model builders, demonstrating dedication and problem solving skills. Well done for carrying on, despite covid. I hope you and your wife are well soon.
Thanks Alan, we are both now well on the road to recovery.
Get well soon Charlie! I hope we can have a chat at Warley. I'll be there on the Sunday and hanging around with Daventry MRC's Snowy River layout. I completely afree on the soundproofing. My old Jinty used to make a hell of a roacket on my old layout which was pinned track straight into chipboard (uuurgh!)
We are on the mend thanks. I’m so looking forward to Warley too.
Regards Charlie
Considering you have COVID I thought you did well to put any Video out at all. I've had it twice and the 2nd time nearly killed Me. Loving the Videos hopefully you and your Wife Get Well Soon.👍🇬🇧🇮🇱👍
Thanks Adam, we are definitely both on the mend. However, sorry to hear you had such a rough time. Regards Charlie
Been watching yours an other model railway blogs for a few months now. You have been the most entertaining of all, just the right balance of humour an serious ways of explaining stuff. I would like too add a few tools i feel are essential for soldering, these are a solder sucker, solder wick and a heat shunt, keep up the great work and look forward to seeing the next vlog.
All the best Mark T
A solder wick is certainly something I need to buy. I have the sucker already.
Regards Charlie
I feel for you Charlie. I’m 13 month post covid and I’m still not right.The only positive is yours is one of the channels that has kept me going. Wishing you both a speedily recovery
I got covid in may and still feel like my lungs are horrible since then
Thanks for your concern guys, fortunately we are feeling much better. Regards, Charlie
Mad props to you Charlie to continue putting out content even though you are battling a virus! Even under the weather you put out amazing videos. Can't wait for the next one!
That’s very kind of you to say so mate. Rest assured we are both feeling better, regards, Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway I am glad to hear both you and your wife are on the upward swing of things!
Thanks for the video, glad you are vaccinated and looking good, hope you will be back to your old self in no time.
Thanks mate, but rest assured we are feeling much better. Regards, Charlie
Hope you are both on the mend. Fab video as always.The head-shunt is a great improvement. Looking forward to the next installment!
Thanks Nick, you’ll be pleased to hear that Margaret and I are both well on the road to recovery. Regards, Charlie
Another great video Charlie and some really useful tips as always. The sound absorbent material really does make a difference and makes me smile - for the simple reason that when we go out with our friends for a saturday night curry we like to chat. There is nothing worse than going to a restaurant and hearing loud music, then hearing happy guests being even louder over the loud music. Why is this ? Simple. Bare walls bare floor and nothing to absorb any of that noise. It is amazing the difference a carpet and maybe some wall drapes and curtains make in a restaurant.
The TMD is shaping up really well
Covid - had it twice and it was different both times. In August it was a runny nose whereas 2020 it was a coughy, short of breath experience. Just had booster and flu jab, one in each arm, and hopefully they get me through the winter. The virus is certainly not the scarey worry it was in 2020 though.
Take car and keep on with the videos. Thanks
Thanks for the excellent comment Phil. We are certainly now feeling much better. Thank you. Regards, Charlie.
Another excellent video Charlie, especially in the “company” of the dreaded virus. As someone who is planning to have two helices your experience with yours is invaluable (and only 2 “ranging shots” for that metal post is quite an achievement).
Thanks James, I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Good luck with your helices. Regards Charlie
Absolutely love your channel Charlie. Congratulations on your award from the last video. So well deserved. I look forward to each new episode and two weeks can't pass quickly enough. I don't have a layout as yet, but am thinking of building one in my loft and if that goes ahead will be re-watching your episodes to get some good advice/tips. Sorry you and your wife have Covid. Hope you both feel better soon. Do take care.
Thanks Steve, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the channel. Margaret and I are feeling much better now. Thank you, regards, Charlie
I got COVID a few months ago, like you, avoiding it for till then, and I've also kept up on my shots. The cough for me lasted a couple months after, and I still once in a while have a coughing fit. You are yours take care and thanks a lot for letting us ride along with your railway adventures.
Thanks Richard, yes we are feeling much better but the cough does linger on. Regards, Charlie
I thought the devices in the opening were pregnancy tests…
Gosh, I hope not! Regards, Charlie
Arghh. Big boxes for points. Micro-servo. Tiny little things. Trying to remember his name.. but DCC.. same chap that did Peter Waterman's layout. Save a fortune on tortoioses or cobalt. Just takes a bit of thinking. 👍🚂🚂🚂
I think I know who you mean Kris. However, Train Controller makes servos a much more complex issue. Regards, Charlie
Charlie Charlie Charlie, my God that’s awful news over you having Covid - having a depleted immune system from cancer I unfortunately would not survive even a mild dose , thank God your active - please treat it for the serious thing it is and LOOK AFTER YOURSELF and your good lady - wonderful video as always 👍
Thanks Andy, we are certainly now on the mend thankfully. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie another great video hope you and yours get well soon, I managed 2 1/2 year avoiding the virus,anti social by nature and NBCD trained could not find my S6 respirator though. Hurt my hip and went to Kilkenny A&E waited 8 hours for an X-ray and Mra scan,shuffled though A&E , presented with six trolleys,of six very sick looking people one without a mask and man, we all stepped back when we saw him and he coughed ,we all worn masks so no worries. Following afternoon got a phone from the hospital you have been exposed to the BAA ??? Variant so the whole family tested, all positive. Just cold shivers for 3 days nothing serious but the safest places unstick you all best Richard
Yes we are all suffering from this dreadful virus. Fortunately we are both well on the road to recovery now. Thankfully, regards, Charlie
Charlie, if you are this chipper and looking your normal fit self I promise you've nuttin' ta fear.. You'll weather that storm to where it's all over with for all of us !... I'm 75 soon, had only 2 Pfizer jabs, get some odd sniffles, drippy nose at night, and datz dat !!! I will get a booster soon. It's flu season, anyway..
Anyroad (as Ringo say's), a thumbs up and onward to your fascinating trains !!!
M, Los Angeles
Thank you very much Mark for such a heartwarming comment. Stay safe, regards, Charlie
Blimey Charlie Bad news on the Tests but thanks for putting out this Video regardless.
I'm Sure we All on here thank you and wish You and Swimbo a speedy recovery .I'm using the MP1 and MP5 they work Great for Me.
Well I've Bitten the Bullet and Retired my Digikeijs DR 5000 which kept falling over and losing the Computer control in favour of a Digitrax Super Chief it's a running well so far just waiting for a Pr4 to arrive so i can start running Itrain Fingers Crossed and hope your well enough to attend your West Camel Show in December
Thanks Chris. We are certainly on the mend now. Good luck with your super chief, regards, Charlie
Oh Charlie, you have my fullest sympathy! I have had the damned Covid twice myself so I understand how irritating it is. I’d like to think that it wasn’t so bad because I got jabbed! 🤔 Well done for trooping on regardless, and I think you’ve definitely hit on something with that sound proofing as it certainly made the cacophonous wheel clatter far less noticeable. Don’t get me wrong, I love ‘clickety clack’ but if you have got several trains going on at once, that has got to be deafening at times! 😵💫
I wondered if you were thinking of some kind of easily removable cape around the outside to do a similar job? Maybe something that is easily removable using Velcro or press studs? 🤷🏻♂️
The use of a headshunt will certainly improve the operation potential of that scene too. I wonder if you’d consider stretching it’s length to say about 45” or so, as then you could hold a train in it and allow another already in the sidings to depart if you so wish or ever maybe store a wagon/shunter at the end of it😉
Cheers Charlie, get well soon mate! 👍🍻🍀
As for the
Hi Tim and thanks for the great comment. I’m considering some form of sound absorbing curtain around the helix.
Regards Charlie
Charlie we met briefly at the MK model railway exhibition and just like you I went down with COVID a few days later and my wife also got it. ( my fault !! )
Anyway it was good to meet you and thanks for soldiering on with COVID to produce another very welcomed UA-cam programme.
Hope you both get well soon.
Thanks Edward.
It’s so rewarding to meet up with like-minded folks at shows.
I do hope that you’re both better. I’m left with a bit of a rumbling cough.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie,
can I suggest the following, it worked wonders when me wife and I caught the dreaded Covid,
Hot Black tea with a couple of slices of Ginger and a Tea Spoon full of Pure Bee Honey brew for 5 minutes and then sip it while it is hot/warm. Get Well Soon the two of you..
About time them coach wheels were oiled wouldn't you say? I think it is coming from one of the blue and grey coaches if I'm not wrong...😁
Cheers,
Michael.
Thanks for the recovery tip, Flyboy. Rest assured I will track down my squeaky wheel, regards, Charlie
Hey Charlie, I was wondering if you could explain to me about power supplies, specificly for accessories such as lights or point motors. What sort of power supply should I use? (An old analogue power supply?) And what voltage can / should it run? (More lights more volts? Wire it up in parallel or in series?)
Thank you very much! 😀
Great question. I use 12 volt DC transformers in several areas. They are ex laptop power packs bought at car boot sales. Try to avoid using old DC power supplies as the voltage can fluctuate considerably.
Hi Charlie. Sorry to bother you. Hope you've both got over covid. I've been looking on different websites looking for realistic farm animals. Many look very tacky and cheap. Would you happen to know and suggest to me where I could find decent ones for 00 gauge? Many thanks.
Hi Les, I’m afraid I don’t. Away from the normal companies you could try people like 10 Commandments. Regards, Charlie
Good morning Charley. Hope you feeling better now. Covid is not fun at all. Thank you for this video. Impressive as usuall. Just saw this video with selfsticking foam roadbed ua-cam.com/video/2LI4Ppoq8PQ/v-deo.html and thought of you and your tracklaying your doing. Perhaps an idea for the future. Dont know if UK have selfsticking foam? Just wanted to share it anyway.
Hi LY, thanks for the info.
However, I don’t believe that it’s on sale yet in the UK.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie. Snap. Two and a half years good health and Covid-19 free, then bang two weeks ago out of the blue. Now a cough I cannot shake. Hope you recover quickly. Best wishes.
We are certainly feeling better, but the cough drags on. Regards, Charlie
Thanks Charlie. You have me thinking about sound proofing now. Get well my friend. Thanks for this great video
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. As an aside, Margaret and I are both feeling better now. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, what a great update. Your new addition is coming together, and input from fellow subscribers is making you think about your design, and modify. What a great concept.
I think it improves us all in our wonderful hobby.
I really hope that you are felling better, and getting better. Covid can really knock you about, particularily if you have any underlying serious conditione, trust me I know.
Keep up the good work, and thank you for inspiring us.
Cheers, and stay safe (And I mean that), Michael
What a heartwarming comment Michael, you’re too kind. Regards Charlie
Get well again soon Charlie. I have an old LIMA H0 coach wash thing that I have not found a place to place it yet. If I do, it will feel the Dremmel cutting blade first. The Bachmann washer l@@ks much more realistic!
Perhaps for you, the proposed DMU storage line might be more attractive with a washer, as then the line has more purpose. It is not just the washer though, as various fluid tanks and a hut and road access would be part of it.
Thank you for all you do.
Thanks Robin for your suggestion. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie.
Sorry to hear about your Covid situation. Hope you and the wifey come through it unscathed. However, it means no more filming trips to Bournemouth for a month or so but I expect Mike will be very understanding.
All the best,
Paul. 👍
Thanks Paul, however, Margaret and I are certainly on the mend. Stay safe, regards, Charlie
Picking up on your musings about potential uses for the former Loco Shed, and your comment about the whole site becoming too cluttered, it occurred to me that unless you're modelling developments on an entirely empty prototypical site in effectively a single moment in time, there are always going to be indicators from previous eras or pointers to stuff in progress. A depot/tmd site is always in transition and one moment might have several HST Power Cars on decision, or may be it's a temporary home for some vagrant track machines. There are pretty well always overgrown sidings which have become at temporary home to some rusting locos or rolling stock on their way for scrap ( at "Chadmores" of Newport obviously! ) So, here's to clutter and serendipity and the "How did that Loco get here?" moment. Great channel Charlie, congrats on the award, and Happy New Year! ( Catching up after Covid! )
Many thanks for a great comment Nicholas. Best wishes for 2023, regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, you might receive this twice, didn’t have a UA-cam Channel. Anyway, I really enjoy your videos, most informative. Regarding your hard to access Tortoise Point Motors, how about dropping them in from above? Firstly, determine the exact location where the Tortoise piano wire actuator will come through the baseboard. Then, using that as the centre, cut a 120 mm hole through the baseboard. Then, using your router, cut a 5 mm wide x 6 mm deep rebate around the circumference of the hole. Then cut a 130 mm disk from 6 mm ply. This should be just large enough for the Tortoise to fit within the radius of the hole. Then mount your Tortoise pint motor under, and your point above, the disk. This allows you to bench test operation before final mounting. Then just drop the disk with the Tortoise and point into the baseboard hole. Then rotate to correct orientation and silicone into position. QED. If you need to access the Tortoise, then remove the rail joiners and lever the disk with the Tortoise and point upwards. If you ever want to change the location of the point, then cut another 130 mm disk to cover up the original hole. I use this method with 50 mm extruded foam baseboard. Cheers, Stew
Stone the crows, Stewart , that’s a hell of an undertaking. But interesting all the same, regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, sorry to hear that you and your wife have gone down with Covid-19. As you know I live in New Zealand and in late March (our early autumn) this year, first my wife who works in health came home with Covid-19, then a week later I went down with it, then anther week later my daughter went down with it. Luckily we had all our vaccinations so the infection was very mild, but NZ regulations, I still had to self isolate for three weeks.
But a few weeks later, because of our Covid-19 reduced immunity, first my wife then me went down with the winter flu, and it was really severe. So with winter approaching over there, please make sure your flu vaccinations are up to date.
The reason all my turnouts are operated by wire-in-tube is my inability to easily access the underside of my layout, however, I liked the look of the smaller slow action turnout motors you displayed. As I still have half a dozen of my turnouts on my layout that a too far way for wire-in-tube operation. Have you got around to using any of them yet ?.
Regards Barry
So sorry to hear of your medical situation Barry. It must’ve been very challenging know. I have yet to install those point Motors but I will certainly make a video when I do. Regards, Charlie
I've cleaned the keyboard with anti-bac before watching your video, Charlie, so hopefully I won't catch your Covid. Regards to you and your wife.
Thanks Peter, you can’t be too careful mate. Regards, Charlie
So glad you were fit enough to make this video Charlie, even if it took 4 days instead of the usual 2. Covid knocked me for six. Fabulous to see the development of the TMD area. I am even more aware of it because of Chadwick TMD. Yes...I really did watch all the videos, many more than once. Stay safe as you can mate. I hope Margaret is coping well. Hopefully meet up again at Christmas....lock downs and and new PMs pending of course lol.
Thanks Roger, both Margaret and I are certainly on the mend now. Hopefully you are feeling better too, regards, Charlie
Hey Charlie. I'm from Canada (eh) and have been enjoying your you tube channel for quite a while. I like when you include prices on items you are discussing. Of all the you tubers I've seen, nobody has said how much they have invested in their layouts. Your layout looks very nice and I would be interested in knowing a ballpark figure of how much you have spent on lumber. ( don't tell the missis ).
Great question, Phil, I imagine it’s somewhere between £500 and £760 including the supports and the plywood. However, the Helix prices would be on top of that. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, I have a minor change to Andrews track suggestion, which I think gives a better (nicer looking) track layout. If you stop this video at 7:04, the point closest to your right hand, I would change that to a double slip point and put head-shunt on there. Hope U understand my idea. Get well soon both off you - been there. Hi from Denmark.
Thank you very much for the suggestion, I shall certainly check it out. Regards, Charlie
My friend who works at Madame Tussauds said there was a idea 💡 put forward to create a scene of British Toys & Hobbies in 2023. I thought Charlie maybe you could be waxed and stuffed and put on display. Apparently the whole process of creating you would only require you to wax strip all your body hair for modelling so I thought just a normal Saturday night for you then
What a horrifying thought. Let alone the pain that the public would feel!
Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie.. great stuff as per..... question... if your boards are removeable does this mean you dont use fishplates to connect the track, at edge of the boards, ? just line them up very carefully ?
and just as an up date my new train room, shed, is nearly finished so will be putting boards in next week , i hope.. Davey P Uk..
Great question Dave. No, once the boards are in place, a small piece of track is used to bridge the boards. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, comment time, don’t rely on the biscuits in the way you are using them, might I suggest using toggle type clamps on the edge back and front to secure the boards together, leaving the “floating” might work but it might not. One more comment, please, DCC concepts SS surface mount motors, have a look. Get better soon, great video even when unwell. Regards V
A great comment Vic. No I wasn’t going to use just the biscuits. There will always be some form of under board clamping. Regards Charlie
Absolutely love what your doing been bing watching your channel all weekend. I’m about to start my own layout with my son and will be using your channels to help us build one. Thank you for the excellent advice. Unfortunately I’ve just caught Covid for the first time and it’s definitely not nice.
Thanks RnR, it’s great to have you onboard. Good luck with your project and I do hope that you recover soon.
Regards Charlie
Cheap super glue keeps because of the fillers.
However CT1 do one that's far better and doesn't go white and no need to keep in the fridge.
Going back to another video where you cough was a little upset about a friends hogwarts express.
She was a gwr loco good old Olton Hall and ran most of its life in West Wales. Now it's famous lol. My lad has hogwarts myself I run Olton but all my steam are preservation locos.
Rest are modern freight.
Love the videos btw
A great tip Richard, many thanks stay safe, regards, Charlie
As a person who pays attention to sound, it might be worth your time investigating the various sound meter apps for your particular phone.
Such apps are not without controversy, but, if you use one, you do get a comparison of like to like. So that [activity 1] is nn dB and [activity 2] is yy dB. Decibels being log units, fussing with more than one decimal place winds up a bit pointless, except for having online arguments.
So, with the generic meter on my phone, there was about 4dB on the playback recording. In situ would be more telling.
You make an excellent point Captain Mac. I shall certainly download one, regards, Charlie
Having had the dreaded lurgae, I know how you feel. Speedy recovery to you both.. No thoughts on the washing plant, though what about fuel storage and delivery for the TMD...
We are on the mend thankfully. The fuel from the depot to the TMD will be on a pipe system. Regards, Charlie
Get Well Soon Charlie & The Same To Your Dear Wife Kind Regards Andrew Baird Stewarton East Ayrshire Bonnie Scotland
We are certainly well on the way to recovery now Andrew. Many thanks Regards, Charlie
Good Evening Charlie, was wondering what temperature you have your soldering iron at when soldering Peco flex track joiners and feeder wires? Thanks, hope you and your wife recover from Covid soon. John
Normally 400 John. Lots of heat to get in and out quickly without melting the plastic. I don’t solder the fishplates, just the underside of the track.
Oh YES!!! 🥳🥳 The woman I married who looks nothing like the one in the wedding photo is out this Friday with her friends on a cross channel one way trip I hope. But this means this Friday I can whack my old mate Charlie on the 85 inch TV screen. I cannot wait I even pre order a Chinese and got some beers in as well. I not sure if the strippers are turning up but they can wait , Chadwick comes first this Friday!
I really hope that it doesn’t disappoint! Regards, Charlie
Continuing today:
Charlie, I think the foam on the floor of the helix would be enough to ease the dropping of a train; that the vertical circle of foam you then add isn't really necessary and in fact COULD actually snag a diesel horn, coupler, or steam bell, say, on its way down..Also it's not impossible a train could fall to the outside of any helix, as well..
An interesting point of view Mark.
Many thanks, regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, I’m acoustic trained (although partly deaf now😂). Listening to that sound deadening, I ‘think’ you have cut out much more sound than you say, but also accidentally boosted a bit again. You can a distinct tone in the deader version that sounds like a resonant peak, and I would guess that it’s the internal resonance of the sound proofing octagon. It’s acting like a cello body. Looks to be pretty much the same as it’s height too, which will all add to together. If you didn’t need the padding element, I would suggest a series of odd size and shape columns, rather than a single hollow structure, but.. try putting some spare foam inside the box , or better and cheaper, use an old duvet or pillows.
Thanks for the tip.
I shall hunt “down” an old duvet.
Regards Charlie
Hope you both had mild symptoms and are now recovered (and no need to reply to this), but thanks for the update. Always something of interest to spur me on (above board point motors and avoiding killing the back under the baseboard in particular!!!). Keep well.
I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting Alex . Fortunately, Margaret and I are both now on the mend. Regards, Charlie
Charlie, I see you have a slight problem with unwanted noise. Have you ever tried sound proofing the under side of your layout? I know that layout boards can resonate sound through them and I was wondering if this would help? They make a sound proofing material that is used on the floor of vehicles when restoring them and it really works. It is a bit costly, so maybe foam or even egg cartons. I know back in my younger years egg cartons where used for sound proofing walls and rooms by musicians. Just a thought. Take care of yourself, Covid can be nasty.
I am aware of this Todd. Once the layout build is complete, I shall see what areas can be fitted. Regards, Charlie
First, get healthy soon! I don't have any experience with the track you use or British railways, but wouldn't you save space with a single X-shaped switch (what's the English name for it?) instead of the two new switches into the diesel facility?
Yes I know what you mean we call it a double slip. But in reality it would be a very expensive point to install on an industrial siding. Regards, Charlie
Absorbing viewing as ever (sorry about the pun) good to see you in person at the Hornby Show at MK I think from memory you picked up the award for the best UA-cam video after I collected the award for the winner of best layout as awarded by the pubic. I think we were both speechless. Keep the good work up and get better. Terry
Thanks Terry, and congratulations to you too mate. Stay safe, regards, Charlie
Get well soon Charlie! Your TMD layout looks great to me, on the real railway it’s a track dense piece of real estate too.
Thanks Crispy, we are certainly on the mend. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, very sorry to learn that both you and your wife have contracted Covid. Hope you both recover quickly. They say you British are made of stern stuff, and this is proven by your desire to do this video in spite of being unwell. The video was very interesting and I certainly look forward to your next episode. Best Wishes Greg
Thanks Greg, we certainly are feeling much better. Regards, Charlie
An award last video, COVID this one - I'm a bit concerned about what the next video will bring us!! Take care mate - let yourself rest and get better.
Thanks Darryl, we are certainly on the mend now. Regards Charlie
Charlie. I have just enjoyed #172. Allie and I are sorry to hear that you and Margaret have been caught by Covid and wish you both a great recovery. I have a question regarding the change in track that you created to add the head shunt. I wish I could add a screen snip, but have no idea how to do this on UA-cam. So words. As the line comes out of the tunnel, you add a point and about 5 feet of track to another point. That length of track just isn't needed as it is simply paralleled by the track that accesses the head shunt and the sidings. Is it?? We (still) LOVE your channel. Jonathan
You make an interesting point Jonathan and I will certainly check it out.
Regards Charlie.
Enjoyed your video very much. Why didn't you open up the bottom of the helix? The floor in the middle doesn't make any sense. With an opening in the bottom, you have emergency access to the inside of the helix and the underside of the tracks of your depot. The sound suppression with the foam would be much more effective when placed on the outside of the helix. (on replaceable panels with the foam on the inside).
It was the board designed by the supplier that made the centre inaccessible. I really don’t want the soundproofing on the outside as watching the Trains climb still interesting. Regards, Charlie
Glad to see Covid hasn't knocked you back.
Love the idea of the head shunt for the fuel depot, especially as, from what I think you said last time, the loco would be reversing back from within a tunnel that hides the reverse loop, which doesn't seem safe in a real world scenario.
Is there any way you can make your branch dual tracked (i.e. with an up line and a down line), as a line just passing through in one direction seems a bit odd?
No Alex, there just isn’t the room for a dual track I’m afraid. Regards, Charlie
The reason for the apparent "more bass" in the sound after the insulation is added is because high frequencies are easier to stop with small wedges, to remove bass frequencies you'd need much bigger wedges (have you seen an anechoic chamber!?). The video was very well edited - not a cough or sniffle to be heard, so your hard work is much appreciated! Hope you and your wife get over it soon (and don't keep reinfecting each other!).
Great comment Steve. Thankfully we are now both on the mend. Regards, Charlie.
Get well soon Charlie.
On the subject of the "sound wall"... with there being a gap between the wall and the various levels of the helix, should any rollingstock fall, wouldn't it be possible that they could pinball their way down and cause more damage rather than just falling into an open area, or worse, rebound onto a track on a lower level and cause a major derailment over another train running up/down the helix?
You make a valid point, Darren, but I think they’re a little more resilient than we give them credit for. Regards, Charlie
You may want to dip the biscuits in a bit of sanding sealer, if you want biscuit-jointed edges to come loose in future. The biscuits are often made of a material which will swell up from relatively low humidity levels, as that's normally a boon when building furniture or the like. From my experience, you want the biscuits loose, and not glues to one side or the other of a joint meant to be struck down. Else the fool things break off in rude ways need a couple of hours of fussing with when one only has 15 or 20 minutes to spare.
Thanks for the tip mate, but Sunday was completely new to me. Regards, Charlie
Great video Charlie, please take care with your health. Great to see the development of your TMD. I have a Bachmann wash plant which is a good addition - perhaps it could go on the line down the side of your large four track engine shed?
I’m feeling much better now Stephen, thank you. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie. Sorry to hear you and your better half have Covid - as you say, we all get it in the end. I hope you both get better soon. Just to deviate a little here: obviously, you have not finished the scenic part where the fuel storage depot lies, but I wonder whether you have the intention to show how the fuel gets transferred between the tanks and the tankers (I'm not sure I have seen ANY modeller show this). Saw horses, Charlie.
Thanks Paul, rest assured we are now well on the mend. Regards, Charlie
As a cheap alternative, I hear cardboard eggboxes also work well as sound deadening. Of course you'd need to make a lot of omelettes to fill a helix like yours...
An excellent point, but that’s a lot of eggs. Regards, Charlie
Another "cunning plan" and with a squeaky coach.(or is it a mouse running up and down the helix) Always entertaining and excellent model layout.
I’m so pleased you found it. Interesting mate. Regards, Charlie
Hey Charlie, it might be worthwhile checking the length from the fuel sidings to the point she the train is meant to get back into the mainline into the "reverse loop". on telly, that don't look like 34 inches... All the best, Guus
Rest assured GL, it does fit. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie ,, yet another really good advice video there m8.
I do have a question for you (or anyone) ,, What is your bestest tool to use cut flexitrak ,, be it a dremel or hacksaw or is there a like tin snips or a 9" grinder even lol or is there a cutter gizmo that is successful in cutting the tracks clean an neat and straight.
Also i think with the sound deadening maybe you could put a layer of the same stuff on the outside as you did on the inside of it as will also quieten more and save more in case they fall onto the outside of the helix ,, once the trains are broken from a fall to even just the table top they are broken forever. just a thought. 😎
Im also glad you read all the comments and i am glad and appreciative that you reply to as many as you can , as it people like you that keeps the interest going in our hobby as some people stumble a bit and cant get there heads around it as what some of us seem to be an easy fix but having an open discussion into into our hobby well it makes it so good for all.
Apreciation in any field is really welcome in all realms of life so I do thank you for all of the trouble you go to to do what you do for us all.
So Thankyou.
Cheers from John in Australia
The best and easiest product that I use are xuron track cutters. Regards Charlie
My sympathies for you both re Covid. You ask about locations for a wash plant. I too agonised over it and eventually decided on a separate dedicated line that doubles up as a stabling point for those locos that have gone through it. Placing it on any other line really doesn't cut it IMHO.
I think we agree on this one Chris. Regards, Charlie
Charlie you wouldn’t have storage tanks behind a track especially if you have to propel into the siding. The risk of crashing through a buffer stop would be too high with catastrophic results
You are of course right Gary, but they were just plonked in place. Regards, Charlie
I have just over Covid. Had a nasty cough for a few days and a blocked-up nose etc. Fine now though, although the minor OP I was due has been cancelled due to having to be free of Covid for 7 weeks before a general Anaesthetic.
Anyway, A question. How do your tanker waggons unload or load their fuel? I thought each waggon would need to go up to the large fuel tank to do that. So the track would either need to go past the Fuel tank the length of the train to get the last waggon next to the fuel tank or each waggon would need to be routed onto the empty track via a headshunt and then the next one moved up until they are all emptied or filled.
An interesting question Peter. There will be a piping system laid the length of the sidings. Regards, Charlie
Sorry to hear about the Covid Charlie, if you went to RailEx last weekend, that'll be it as that's where I got mine from...
I’m so sorry to hear that it’s caught up with you as well Stuart.
Sadly I had to skip Taunton’s Railex, then I was still infectious. Regards, Charlie
Biscuits don't make a very strong joint, but they are excellent for alignment.
I you want a strong joint, use a floating tenon
Thanks Kevin, alignment was the main issue. I shall screw a plate across the boards underneath once finalised. Regards Charlie
A true trooper Charlie, thank you for yet another top update and I hope that both you and Mrs B are soon restored to full health, GWS.
Thanks Simon, rest assured, we are now feeling much better. Regards, Charlie
Darrenbury Central Hi get w soon. Just noticed you havent left a space for the farmer and animals to get in and out of the high up field wich looks v good i thought. You could look at plans in railway books to see were washers went just a thought. Alot of your fans would like to see a video every week as they are very good. I think youd get more patrons that way. The long retaining wall could be weatherd perhaps just an idea. I really like the rock tunnel v real i think. Tatty Bi
Thanks for your comment, Darren. I cannot produce one video a week, it doesn’t allow me enough time to work on the railway. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie. I you have an iPhone you could have used the decibel meter and had a more scientific level of the sound rather than the mk. one ear through the microphone. test kits are free from the NHS (or were) Nicky
Thanks Nicky, I shall certainly download the app. Regards, Charlie
I too had covid so sympathies are offered Charlie. I was lucky, lasted but two days but weeks later, still have after effects. Bob
Yes, me too, Bob, the cough rumbles on!
Seriously Question. Would a track say the size of yours insured under a norm contents insurance. Are there any rules regarding the fire safety etc side of things as the hobby is expanding into industry size layouts. My friend just been told his layout in shed only cover up to a few hundred quid
I think me it’s a case of valuing it yourself and then declaring that value to the insurer. Regards, Charlie
Great progress and tips (superglue in the fridge was new to me!) Was that squeaky coach a Bachmann one - a couple of mine do that.
Yes James, it is a Bachmann coach, and I will sort it out. Eventually! Regards, Charlie
Glad to hear you are well, Charlie. An awful lot of 5" gauge going off at the moment. Keep on trucking! K.👍🚂
Thanks mate, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Sorry to hear you finally caught the dreaded lurgy Charlie. Well done and huge respect for carrying on with your amazing vids.
Thanks for your concern. Luckily Margaret and I are now both Covid free thankfully. Regards, Charlie.
I managed to get through lockdown without ang sign of Covid, but it got me in mid September! Hope you and yours get better soon,. not soure that I (on the video at least) could hear much if any difference in the sound of the trains.
I’m pleased that you’ve got through okay Mike, we are feeling much better now. Thank you. Regards Charlie
Thank you Charlie for another both entertaining and informative video. A small point: the Cobalt point motor doesn't need a separate decoder as it has one built in. Hope you and your missus get well soon and I look forward to your next video.
Sorry Anders but afraid you’re mistaken. This was not the cobalt digital point motor. Regards, Charlie
I apologize. I should have engaged my brains before putting my mouth into gear...
Hi charlie sorry to hear about you and your wife having covid take are get well soon and another great video with your new tmd area
Best wishes
Kevin Beighton Parkway Sheffield
Thanks Kevin, we are certainly now feeling much better. Regards Charlie
Hope you get well soon Charlie, as a non modeller, another very enjoyable video. Point motors, can't they be mounted under the board ?
Yes they can Martyn, but it’s difficult to change them if they’re in a restricted area. Regards Charlie
I laugh because you're still using that ancient Stanley tape measure. I have one that is identical and it still functions perfectly. Is it time to switch to metric yet ? I love metric.
Please get better. We need you.
Thanks Dave, best assured we are certainly on the mend. Regards, Charlie
Super video, thanks for the update and hope you're both feeling better soon 👍
Thanks Rob, yes we are feeling a lot better now. Thank you. Stay safe mate, regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie great video thank you. Get well soon. Will you run a dmu through the wash plant? Then place it before the fuel point. Or if not place it after the fuel point. Wash plants are rarely on a dead end siding. Consider a short head shunt after the loco wash with a point to allow the loco or pair of locos to run around after the wash and return to the main running line. Generally a loco will come off shed, take fuel then wash n go. I think you have room to fit another line for this. Cheers Alan
You make an excellent point Alan, and I am having a rethink currently. Regards Charlie
I don't think keeping super glue in the fridge is the only solution. I am still using a bottle from four years ago. I found if I keep it in a box, or anywhere out of daylight it stays as new.
I think you’re somewhat lucky Colin. Mine were never in the sunshine, but I lost lost bottle after bottle! Regards, Charlie
Get well soon Charlie - hopefully as you've had yer jabs it will pass pretty quickly.
Thanks Alan, we are certainly feeling much better now. Regards Charlie
Hot bearing detected…car four…axle three…nice work Charlie! Cheers from the US.
Thanks Bradley, that squeaky axle drives me nuts. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie. Hope your both feeling better. There's a lot of people out there, not very well with the way things are at the moment . I wish you all, and I mean all of you that are suffering , well.
We are definitely on the mend now Phil, but there are loads of people around here who are still suffering. Regards, Charlie
Look after your wife and your self great video and tips did like the surface point motor's thankyou
Thanks Mark, we are certainly feeling much better. Regards Charlie
Hi I have had super glue in fridge for 5 years still works well. Had covid January this year first time so no matter what you do it will get you it seems thanks for a great video as always Mike
Thanks Mike, and I’m so pleased you enjoy my videos. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, have you given any thought to sticking the foam directly onto the underside of you boards where there are no wires or obstructions?
Yes, I have Peter, but will see how the initial fit stands the test of time first.