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- 2020 End of year review at Chadwick Model Railway.
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Thanks Charlie for a great series of of informative videos. My Hornby Rocket was sent back (it didn't even make it on the track), connecting wires under the tender disconnected observed as it was removed from the packing (would you believe). Loco returned and yes, plug prongs do required trimming when using a Hornby decoder. I expect plug and play with any model received, not DIY adjustments. The Rocket now sits in its own display case, more an investment than a working model.
Don't get me started on reviews! Made comments both positive and constructive critique via the Hornby site for a class 156 (Spirit of the RAF) when it was first issued - review never even made the light of day! The magazine reviews provide definite rose tinted positive approach, thank goodness for Britain's Model Trains yearly publication which pulls no punches with its rating system.
Thanks Nigel, comment pinned for further viewing. Regards Charlie
Your channel is the best train channel for OO gauge and layout info.. I am always looking forward to seeing the next video from you.
Thanks very much David. Best wishes for 2021, regards Charlie
You make subscribing and watching your videos so easy, they are always honest, open and nothing hidden. Add to that your knowledge that you so willingly share and we are onto a winner, thats why your numbers are going up and long may they continue to do so. Thank you for all the time you put in and for sharing. Have a great Christmas 🎄👍
You’re too kind John. I do hope you have a great Christmas, stay safe regards Charlie
All the best Charlie. Thanks for keeping us informed and entertained during the year. Looking forward to more Chadwick in 2021.
Thanks mate, I do hope you having a great Christmas and best wishes for 2021
Merry Christmas, you are my comfort channel if everything else in the world is irritating or boring me !
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and best wishes for 2021
Have a great Christmas break, enjoy some quality time with your seemingly ever patient wife. You've given me so much enjoyment since I found this channel "thanks" to the lockdown. Your videos are always entertaining as well as informative and inspiring.
Thanks Lee, hopefully next year you can come up for the day and we can meet at last. Have a great but safe Christmas.
Regards Charlie.
Thanks Charlie as a newcomer to modelling and railways your videos have been really informative and inspiring
Thanks Deborah, I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. Regards Charlie
The Hornby Rocket was a nightmare for me too...I also blown a £35 chip...but got the loco sorted in the end.....All the best Jim.
You’re certainly one of the few Jim.
Love the honest comments on the awards, very entertaining! Great video to end the year 👍🏻
Thanks WL, you’re too kind.
Wishing Charlie and Margaret all the best and a Merry Christmas. Thanks for all the interesting videos during the year
Thanks mate, and the same to you and yours. Stay safe regards Charlie
Charlie, thank you for the 40+ videos you put together over the past year, not only educating us in many aspects, but also entertaining us too. Like to wish you and your family the compliments of the season, and look forward to seeing how Chadwick develops in 2021.
Thanks Malcolm, what a heartwarming comment. Stay safe and best wishes to you and yours. Regards Charlie
Found your channel somewhat by accident just before you de-constructed previous layout, have followed your current project with great interest. I don't happen to have a railway of my own, nor belong to any club; however, if I were to follow this as a hobby, I can think of no better person to get inspired by... always excellent and informative and delivered in such a way that is easy to follow. Don't know who else follows and yet doesn't have a layout, but this year of all years it has offered a degree of escapism but useful insight into the realm of a fascinating hobby.
Merry Christmas Charlie and wishing you and your viewers a peaceful New Year!
Thanks David, you amongst others are building your virtual layout with me I hope. Best wishes for 2021, regards Charlie
All I can say is how entertaining your channel is & although I'm not a model railway person, I do enjoy your presentation plus the touch of humour. Keep them coming Charlie.
Thanks Stephen, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards Charlie
Hello Charlie, it has been an absolute pleasure to watch your channel over the years. You are in my top three. You bring an air of humour, commonsense and wonderful information to your channel.. I will really look forward to more videos in 2021. Merry Christmas and stay safe. Cheers Greg
Greg you’re far too kind. I do hope you’ve had a great Christmas and best wishes for 2021. Regards Charlie
Thank you for a wonderful year of videos. Merry Christmas to you all at Chadwick model railway.
Thanks Andrew and best wishes for 2021
Merry Christmas from the Antipodes (New Zealand). Thanks for a year of entertaining and useful videos - 42 of them - WOW.
Enjoy the whiskey - you deserve it.
Thanks Malcolm and best wishes for 2021
Hi Charlie, I think your channel is highly amusing and a delight to watch, and inspirational for modeling in these uncertain times. . I am glad you are enjoying your tipple. Merry Christmas.
Thanks Alan, have a great Christmas, stay safe regards Charlie
Thankyou Charlie for keeping me not only entertained but offering invaluable help with your skills and info throughout 2020. I ended being furloughed for 4 months and your videos have helped me through the boredom. Wishing you the best for 2021. Onwards and upwards.
Thanks Wayne, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the.channel.
Dear Charlie, what a delight, honest, enlightening, fun, and that after all is what the hobby is. I am so pleased that you provide this service! Perhaps the trade and mags could learn a thing or two, just about integrity, I started my first layout in 2016, roughly the same as you, mine has been a steep learning curve, I used to think that RTR meant RTR, then I went through a phase of accepting that RTR meant “ready to resolve” so taught myself soldering to PCBs etc. Expensive mistakes along the way.
More power to you sir! Have a great 2021, sincerely hope your family are safe, well and remain so. Best regards Vic.
What a heartwarming comment Vic, you’re too kind. Have a great 2021 but do stay safe, regards Charlie
FYI- I also use the remote controlled AC plugs for my layout structure lights (DC power controller), my Digitrax system, and my shop vac.. I bought a package with four AC plugs and one controller with four on/off switches. You can buy a package of four or five plugs for about $30 US on Amazon. Great video, and thank you for keeping me informed, entertained, and amused this past year. Merry Christmas and I hope we all have a much better year next year.
Thanks George what a heartwarming comment. Best wishes for 2021
Charlie, I love your channel because you're real. Happy holidays.
Thanks James, stay safe regards Charlie
Nice one Charlie, i do echo your feelings about Rocket and the Hattons 66.
The Rocket video i did was more to show off the DCC Sound and lit firebox really, there are obvious flaws with the model itself when it comes to quality and its design unfortunately.
I also recently had to put back together a Hattons 66 that someone had dropped, needless to say it was in a LOT of pieces. I managed it in the end but jeez, what an absolute nightmare of a model to work with.
Ive instead stuck with the old faithful Bachmann versions, yet i have been upgrading the lighting to fully independant with marker lights aswell as other tweaks and it does really help.
I think the bigger UA-camrs are afraid to speak of bad points with models incase they no longer get sent freebies to review. Its unfortunate.
Have a great christmas and thanks for giving us some great content.
Eric
What a heartwarming comment Eric.
Have a great Christmas and do stay safe. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, many thanks for all your inspiration as always. I have learnt so much from watching your videos. Also like ;your straight forward talking; calling a spade a spade so to speak. I have subscribed but as I am out of work through Covid I wish I was in a position to become a patriot; maybe in the future, however, thanks again. The bent track rail for fishplating is just so brilliant and has saved me so much frustration. All the best, Richard Clowes of Digon Alley Station.
I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel Richard. Please don’t worry about becoming a Patron, it’s great to have you onboard. Regards Charlie.
Hi Charlie, another enjoyable video ... really good tip regarding installing fishplates! I’ve caught my fingertips a few times sliding them in so using a rail instead will hopefully save me from some cuts and swearing in future! Have a good Christmas and enjoy the wee dram ... hope Santa brings a few nice train pressies! Best wishes, Mark
Thanks Mark, have a great Christmas regards Charlie
Seasons greetings Charlie. Thank you for all the information you provide via your videos.
Thanks Robin and best wishes for 2021
Thank you Charlie for a brilliant end of year video . All the very best to you and your family, looking forward to the next video already. Howard (South Devon Railway)
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Howard. Have a great Christmas with your family and stay safe. Regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie for all the videos over the year, I don't expect you to remember but I am a N-Gauge modeler. I enjoy your videos and it has kept me sane over the last few months. Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year, Keep Safe. Chris
Thanks Chris, and best wishes for 2021
Happy Christmas Charlie; may your patience and enthusiasm allow you to continue to inform and entertain us throughout 2021 as you've done in 2020!
1. Bent Rail Tool: As I commented when you first showed it, this is the best tip I've ever been given in 50+ years of fighting with flexi-track!
2. "Model of the Year": Can never be anything but a 'cosmetic' honour as votes can be cast for something which the Voter has not even 'seen in the flesh' let alone purchased and used in ernest.
3. Reviews: the majority of advertising revenue for the magazines appears to come from the retailers, rather than the manufacturers (ok, the distinction is becoming blurred...), also where else would they advertise? So, I see no real reason for not being honestly critical in reviews.
Brian, I'm so pleased that you found the video "interesting". It's a minefield.
Have a great Christmas and do stay safe.
Regards Charlie
Another honest and informative video once again, you are a pleasure to watch and full of little tips. I wish you the best of Chritmases and hope you have an enjoyable New Year. Fingers crossed we might get to see a model railway show again next year. Frank
A model railway show, that would be wonderful. Have a great 2021 Frank, regards Charlie
Well done, Charlie for 40 videos this trying year, Merry Christmas and a better 2021
Thanks Colin and have a great 2021
What an excellent way to finish a year most of us will never forget. Great video with good tips.Thanks Charlie for helping me make my three grandsons dreams come true and seen me build their first layout with your fantastic videos. Especially comments about the Rocket loco which was next on the list for grandson No2 . Have a great Christmas and stay safe.
I’m so pleased that you liked the channel, and find the videos useful. Regards Charlie
Have a happy new year.
As I have said before, your videos are not only amusing but very informative and very very watchable.
You’re too kind, message for 2021 regards Charlie
Have to say, you are a top 3 favorite for me. Your videos are informative and just fun to watch. Thank you for the time you put into them. Merry Christmas and God bless to you and your family.
Thanks Jeff, and best wishes for 2021
Hi Charlie.....Des from Down Under....Thank you for all the videos during the year, I have thoroughly enjoyed them and your bloopers especially......makes one feel not as stupid when others make the same errors on their layout.Please stay safe and I hope you have a very enjoyable Christmas and a safe and Covid free Festive season.Kindest regards Des from Oz.
What a heartwarming comment Des. Paragraph Best wishes for 2021, regards Charlie
Happy Christmas Charlie (I love the turkey hat) I think you were exceptionally diplomatic regarding the wobble, if that was the best loco I hate to think how bad the worst was.😲😲😲
Yes production values are somewhat interesting! Have a great Christmas regards Charlie
Merry Christmas! Looking forward to progress at Chadwick in 2021!
Thanks mate, and I do hope that you and your family have a great Christmas too. Regards Charlie
All the best Charlie for the new year, I've enjoyed watching your videos throughout the year. Cheers John
Thanks John and best wishes for 2021
Merry Christmas to you and your family Charlie from Darren in Newcastle, NSW Australia and I look forward to tuning into more of your very informative videos next year.
Thanks Darren and best wishes for 2021
Merry Christmas Charlie, to your family and you. Thanks for another great video. I am looking forward to 2021 and the events at Chadwick. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken
Thanks Ken, and the same to you and yours. Stay safe, regards Charlie
Charlie, Hornby have obviously been listening to you, and have produced a Rocket with assorted coaches, just right for the display version. Having missed the first two versions of the rocket, I am pleased to have been able to order one “for the shelf”. Happy new year!
Just keep it in its box Tom, it may add to its value. Regards Charlie
Merry Christmas to u and all your family. U kept me entertained during lock down. I got a train set along time ago for Christmas. That is long gone but I enjoy watching your vids . So keep safe .
Thanks Ian, I’m so pleased that you enjoy my videos. Have a great Christmas regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, Compliments of the Season to you and your followers, thanks for providing an interesting series of videos through the year. I look forward to following the progress of your layout through 2021. Stay well and keep safe, Best Wishes and Kind Regards Brent from New Zealand
Thanks Brent, best wishes for 2021 regards Charlie
Your numbers have risen because you do a great job. Best wishes for a great upcoming year at Chad'ick.
Thanks tiger dude. Have a great Christmas and best wishes for 2021
Charlie nice video have a good Christmas. Loved the out takes and good job you left the whisky to the end
Thanks Gary and best wishes for 2021
Excellent video as always, and a refreshing change to hear some frank and honest opinions. Compliments of the season, and a good and healthy 2021!
Thanks Keith you’re too kind. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Merry Christmas Charlie from Christchurch New Zealand, it’s Christmas Day here and a cool 12 degrees c outside! Looking forward to another year of entertaining clips from yourself! Cheers Alan!
And a Merry Christmas to you and yours Alan. Good luck next year and stay safe, regards Charlie
Thanks for all your nice video’s. I ‘ve been following your channel for about a year and a half now and I like it very much. It has given me a lot of inspiration. Merry Christmas and all the best for the next year. Stay safe. Greetings from The Netherlands.
Thanks MB. Have a great Christmas and best wishes for 2021
All the best for 2021 and a Merry Christmas!
Thanks for all your entertaining videos!👏👏👏👏👍🌲🎄
Thanks Wamgoc, you’re too kind.
Best Wishes Charlie and thanks for all the videos you’ve created this last year, I’ve enjoyed every one of them and I’m looking forward to Chadwick’s progress next year 👍
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased you enjoyed them and best wishes for 2021
Thank you Charlie for showing this lad from Australia how good the hobby can be. Just wish we had easy access to some of the products you show. Merry Christmas to you and your patient wife.
What a heartwarming comment Peter. Best wishes for 2021, regards Charlie
Well done Charlie, love your vids. Loved the soldering iron blooper, hurts don't it. Have a good one. Cheers🥃
I’m so pleased it made you smile Colin. Regards Charlie
Merry christmas to you and your wife Charlie and thanks for all your content this year.I agree with your comments regarding not taking reviews at face value.It is hard to get honest info when there is commercial interest involved.None of the things we buy as modellers is cheap so we want to know our money is wisely invested. Quality for me is paramount,I like to to know what I am getting.Thanks for your honesty and integrity.Now signing off from a kiwi xmas of sun and rain.
What a heartwarming comment Simon. Thank you very much, stay safe, regards Charlie
Thank you for providing excellent videos throughout the past year. They are extremely informative and beneficial to our wonderful hobby. I look forward to future videos in 2021. Happy Christmas Charlie to you and your family.
Thanks Paul you’re too kind, and best wishes for 2021
Merry Christmas Charlie, you are such a pleasant youtuber to watch! Cheers, and looking forward to 2021!
Thanks badger you’re too kind, regards Charlie
Happy Christmas Eve Charlie. Even though your not making things its always great watching you as a fantastic ambassador for the model railway world. I've leaned so much by watching Chadwick Park Way over the years. But more importantly got me doing things with my layout Holly Central. The big problem I've got is I'm still working which is good but it means me being away from home in my lorry at least 5/6 days a week 😟 Hope you have a really nice safe family time tomorrow with some well deserved rest from UA-cam lol 😂 Recharge your batteries for another fantastic year with you in 2021. Cheer Stevie 😎
What a fantastic comments Stevie. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Hi Charlie. Another enjoyable video. I don't trust many reviews that are in the magazines for the very same reasons as you. I prefer to look to people that own these products. I also look at people like yourself and Sam'sTrains for a more in depth opinion based on personal experience. I was a bit worried that the 9f was going to slip and hit the floor when you was waving it about. Happy Christmas and a happy new year. Cheers Chris.
I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting Chris. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Merry Christmas Charlie! Thanks as always for such a superb channel.
Thanks Malcolm and do you have a great 2021
Merry Christmas Charlie. I have enjoyed your videos and humour and always look forward to the next instalment. Thanks so much.
I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Merry Christmas Charlie! Very best to you and your family. We look forward to more progress and great video's in the New Year. We appreciate you sharing your passions with all of us.
Thanks Rupert, that’s very kind of you to say so. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Thank you Charlie for including me in your video.
The rocket is a very nice model but is really for collectors sadly.
Mine does run fine but I have broken 2 wires and had to repair. Its such a tight fit in the box, its easily done.
All the best 👍
It should be me that’s thanking you for the footage. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Thank you Charlie for your excellent series. I am about to design and build my own DCC layout with no prior experience and no model rail club near by. I have been watching your videos and you have covered a number of design considerations, some that I was aware of and others not, so this month I begin constructing my benches. I use butcher paper (4' wide) cut to 8' lengths and lay them on the floor, putting the track on top as I imagine the railroad to be. Although I live in the US, the railroad will be set in a mythical location on the Fife coast, a small town on the main line from Edinburgh to Dundee, circa 1959 to 1963, mainly Hornby stock, HO-scale.
Cheers, happy new year to you, and keep up the good work. Very informative and inspirational. Thanks again.
Thanks Don, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Do you stay safe during these troubling times mate. Regards Charlie
Merry Christmas Charlie to you and the family thank you for keeping us entertained and putting together these videos love watching them
Adam, I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, perhaps the 66s had a little tipple of that whisky lol. I bet there were about 7,000 people shouting " that'll be the phone then". Have a great Christmas mate, catch you in the new year regards Bobby 'T'.
Thanks Bobby, have a great 2021, regards Charlie
Thanks for another great video Charlie!! I only found your channel at the beginning of this year, but I've looked forward to your regular updates. During a very difficult year, your videos have been a weekly dose of entertainment and railway modelling inspiration! Always informative and nearly always end up making me chuckle. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. I look forward to seeing your continued progress through 2021.
Thanks Al, you’re too kind, have a great Christmas , regards Charlie
Many thanks for helping us to get through the last year Charlie! Your site has been a great release from the day to days issues we have all had to face. Have a great Christmas and New Year and look forward to next year's offerings. Cheers from Scotland! ( We're not all anti - English!!!)
Thanks Murray Hall, do you have a great Christmas with your family, regards Charlie
Nice video Charlie, who hasn't got hold of the hot end of a soldering iron, I know I have. Enjoyed your channel very much this year and look forward to next year's content.
Seasons greetings to you al. regards Gareth
Thanks Gareth. Stay safe and have a great Christmas. Regards Charlie
I am not surprised your ratings have gone up Charlie. Your honesty with saying as it is, is really appreciated by your followers. You are not rude and very guarded in your criticisms. Your modelling is also honest. You do not try to kid you know it all and admit when you need help. Even though your modelling is of a high standard, you are not intimidating to novice enthusiasts. Stay well and continue to inform and entertain us with your very professional videos. Thank you.
What a truly heartwarming comment. Have a great Christmas and best wishes for 2021, regards Charlie
16:15 Charlie, I'd have thought that your chosen spirit would have been Rum LOL. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I’m so pleased that you found it amusing, and best wishes for 2021, regards Charlie
Brilliant !.. We've all done the burn your hand on the soldering iron trick. Hope your hand was ok. Some great tips and bloopers.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate.
The bent rail works with code 75 and code 75 Bullhead too. A great tip thanks Charlie! Also thanks for the fun and instructive videos this year, they have helped enormously, both from the point of doing the railway and keeping some sanity. Finally, a tip from Scotland, add some water to your whisky, that's what many of us do, you will find it much more drinkable that way. Wishing you a Happy Christmas and New Year, of course.
Thanks Jane. I do add a chunk of ice to my scotch I must admit. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Happy whisky Charlie it seemed to knock you back a bit! Thanks for the videos this year I have really learnt something and enjoyed them.
I’m so pleased that you found the channel useful Steve. Have a great Christmas and best wishes for the New Year, regards Charlie
You are always great fun to watch. Thanks Charlie!
Thanks Sam you’re too kind, regards Charlie
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021 from Buenos Aires!
Thanks Pablo. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Hi Charlie Thanks for the round up. lets hope next year is a lot better and I can start moving into the loft. Maybe I'll start a layout channel. That whiskey looks like it has a great kick. My favourite is Penderyn, which is single malt from my own native Wales. The best part is the aftertaste. Happy new year and happy modelling!
Thanks DJ, I might just have to try your recommendation. Regards Charlie
Love the videos Charlie and your honesty. Merry Christmas and i look forward to plenty more videos in 2021. 👍👍🚂🚃🚃🚃
Thanks Karl and best wishes for 2021
Hi Charlie! Love the channel and happy new year!
Just wanted to say that if you ignore the instructions then you can just about get the decoder in Rocket without chopping anything off. Although I did exactly the same as you and pushed a wire off when fiddling about with it before I discovered this. Biggest crime are the couplings imo. Still rate it as a model overall even if it will spend 99% of life in the box.
On the verge of getting a class 66 in the festive sale, hearing very mixed reviews...
Keep up the good work,
Rob (Little Wicket)
Great comment Rob. We clearly sing from the same song sheet.
Best wishes and Merry Christmas to you and your family. Can't wait for next years videos.
Thanks Dale you’re too kind, have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Hi Charlie great end of year review..😀👍...I was taking a sup from my glass of Guinness as you sampled your whiskey ...cheers for a Merry Christmas 😀🎅🌲🍻...Stay safe 😁
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Gary For stop have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Brilliant as always. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Stay safe and see you in the new year
Thanks Tim and the same to you and yours. Regards Charlie
Thank you Charlie always a pleasure and all your hard work hope to see you in 2021 with more splendid 007 ! John form Chichester.
Thanks John I’m so pleased that you’ve enjoyed the channel. Best wishes for 2021, regards Charlie
Wishing you and your family a Happy Christmas and peaceful new year, Your videos are truly inspiring and thought provoking .Enjoy the whisky .Look forward to 2021. Keep safe.
Thanks David you’re too kind. Best wishes for 2021, regards Charlie
Not cynical at all Charlie. The same thing with better than reality reviews went on for years in the motoring press and has now moved into UA-cam car review channels. So to say it’s happening in model magazines with heavy advertisement revenue or UA-camrs with sponsorship is not a stretch to believe. Anyway, enjoying your channel content, particularly your track planning and layout building videos. Cheers and merry Christmas.
It’s great to have you on side mate. Have a great Christmas but stay safe, regards Charlie
Well done Charlie, you still didn't show sawing through your table workmate again, anyways have a very merry Christmas and all the best wishes for the new year and look forward to seeing you in it.
Regards
David
Thanks David, it’s a date. Regards
Thank you Charlie for doing such informative and interesting videos.
Have a great Christmas and I look forward to watching more videos next year.
Regards, Simon
Thanks Simon, and best wishes for 2021
Merry Christmas Charlie from the hills and hollers of the Ozarks. I look forward to every video as yours are the most visually explanative I have come across. Your skills in photography certainly dovetail well with your modeling to produce some of the most informative (and entertaining) railway videos available. Thanks for all you do.
What a heartwarming comment David, thank you very much. Best wishes for 2021, regards Charlie
Your truly an insperation to us Rail Modellers ( myself included ) have watched all your Vids so far and look forward to many more , I can honestly say your views on many things have saved me a fortune and saved a lot of sleepless nights and thankyou from my heart for your honest opinions on far to many things to mention , Have a good Christmas and hopefully 2021 will be better for us all
What a heartwarming comment Kevin. Have a great Christmas and stay safe, regards Charlie
I wonder how many of those voting for those locos had actually bought them and run them on a layout?
Thanks for all the videos this year Charlie. Hope you have as good a Christmas as it's possible to have.
Yes Andrew the ownership of them must be fundamental to the voting rules. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Thanks for all your great Videos and Advice, May I wish you and yours a Happy, enjoyable Christmas, and a peaceful, healthy and happy New Year. Keep safe.
Thanks Peter and best wishes for 2021
Charlie thanks for you honest opinion on the Rocket and 66 you are spot on , Thanks for your videos this year and have a lovely xmas
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my little rant. Have a great Christmas mate. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, brilliant video certainly opened my eyes to the way reviews are conducted! Happy new year
Steve
Glad it was helpful Steve and best wishes for 2021.
Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year. Thanks for all the videos.
Thanks Alan I’m so pleased that you enjoyed them. Have a great Christmas regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie for putting us on to Peter Dixon videos of the Hattons Class 66 locomotives. Very good information about trouble solving. Hopefully you had a good Christmas. Ttfn and take care
Thanks Mike I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Best wishes for 2021
Another great year of videos on the progress of your layout, reviews, how-to's, etc, etc.
All the best to you Charlie and look forward to another fantastic year ahead. Take care.
Thanks Darren you’re too kind, and best wishes for 2021
Merry Christmas. Looking forward to next year watching your channel.
Thanks Mark, it’s great to have you on board, regards Charlie
Well done Charlie, excellent Job as usual. Verry Merry Christmas 🎄👍🏻
Thanks DB. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
Great episode Charlie and I commend you for your honesty regarding the reviews. Happy New Year
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my revaluation Steve.
Thanks Charlie. I really enjoy your videos which are both entertaining and informative, but more importantly I appreciate your honesty. I was dead set on getting the Hattons 66 (66789), but with the issues and at £250 for DCC Sound, I was not prepared to to take the risk of getting a duff one. However, I appreciate that there will be many modellers out there whom are perfectly happy with theirs. Last week I managed to track down the sound fitted Bachmann version which still stands up quite well in my view. All the best to you and the family for the new year and keep up with the great content.
Loco choice is a minefield. Have a great 2021mate.
Charlie thanks for being a great guy. Love your shows.
Thanks Keith you’re too kind, regards Charlie
Brilliant video Charlie, I hope 2020 works out better for us all!
As somebody who has the retro Tri-ang packaged Rocket, I will say it is a superb looking model. However, as you say, it is very fragile which does preclude operation of it somewhat for fear of damaging it. I have used mine once, and it did run superbly as well as looking great. It is a bit of a shame that it will spend a lot of it's time as a display item in the box really.
I also have several of the "pre-owned" Hattons class 66's, and I think it is a great model. Firstly, the livery application is excellent and beyond my expectations. However, the steps being body mounted is a total pain in the backside, as when you move them to take the body off the paint comes off them, plus they have a habit of catching on the underframe as you remove or replace it. The axle boxes are a nice idea, but OO gauge really is too small for them in my opinion. The reason for the wobble is that they seldom run concentrically on the axle, which means they act as a cam which pushes the loco up as they go round. A work colleague is in the process of removing them, cutting the head off and gluing it to the bogie to remove this issue. The lighting is a world away from the Bachmann model, as the small marker at the side of the early "Wipac" lights is functional instead of printed, and the lighting has better functionality such as turning the tail lights and high intensity headlight on and off independently of all other lighting functions. Due to the body removal hassle the interior switches are a bit of a pain to be frank, but the swappable bufferbeams with pre cut holes for couplings or no hole and brake pipe detail are much better than the Bachmann model offers. I hope they take the lessons learnt on board, and revise the 66's for another run, as well as doing another loco project (I am hoping for a class 74 Electro Diesel) if they decide to do one.
A great comment James thank you. Yes I agree the current 66 clearly has issues but it shouldn’t be up to the owner to sort them out! I’m pleased that your rocket doesn’t have the same issues as mine but I believe if you left it on your layout I’m sure it would suffer the same consequences. Good luck with 2021, regards Charlie
HI Charlie,
Cracking video sir. I trust the Innox is doing it;s job and I love the bloopers! I often think of doing some myself...but it would be nearly all beeps..LOL. As for the fishplate holder, I've been using a piece of rail for that for a while now , the Tillig fisplates and code 83 rail can be a bit fiddly. Lucky you getting a bottle of Glen Dronach! One of my favourite Single Malts.
All the best and have a great 2021.
Cheers Gregg.
Thanks Gregg, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Do stay safe mate and here’s to a better 2021.