BUILDING HILLSIDES & CUTTINGS at Chadwick Model Railway | 207.

[@russellfletcher114]

Hi ya Charlie 😃 Another fantastic video, thank you 👍 Although I completely respect all the knowledge that you have demonstrated in many of your videos regarding all the amazing electrical, electronics, wiring and programming that going into running your beautiful layout, I have to say that its these kind of videos that really excite and inspire me 👍 Absolutely loved the little train journey through the new cutting, it sets the scene ( if you'll excuse the pun 😀) for what's to come..... very inspirational 👏 I told you in my last comment, that with your help and support via email and your last video that I rediscovered my mojo and gotten back into my garage to start modelling again!!!!! Well despite having a stinking cold this week and the below freezing temperatures at night, I've spent every hour available after work to crack on with the build....... And I'm absolutely loving it 🥰 Thank you Charlie Kind regards Russ

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Russ, it’s comment such as yours that make the whole thing worthwhile. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie

[@peetywondr3256]

As always Charlie, your videos and the information you give are flawless and very creative . . . I've learned so much from hanging around on your channel. Keep up the great work !

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks PW, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

[@ChrisMarshallUS]

That scene is coming together, looking forward to seeing more

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chris, it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie

[@alexmorgan2296]

An awful lot of thought has gone into the design let alone the carpentry and modelling - ever so good; thanks for sharing.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Alex, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@eastcoastgardenrailway5210]

Love the videos up & down the tunnel

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Eastcoast, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie

[@wvziccardi]

I'm always blown away at your patience and determination to complete a job. I would have lost my mind with the changes in elevation with the landscape. It's coming on great though! Keep up the good work Charlie. Will

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Will, that’s very kind of you to say so. Have a great Christmas, regards, Charlie

[@paulgolding1009]

I’m 63 about to hit 64, still working and plan to stay on past 66 as I enjoy my job, not an OAP but must be mad😁 plan a 3 day week so I can get back to my layout. Yes clamps you can’t have enough from very small to BIG. The cutting is looking good, once it’s got all the scenic stuff it will really look realistic. I would paint the tunnel insert though, I did mine to look like old soot and moss just to add something.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul, and you make an interesting point about painting the tunnel lining. Regards, Charlie

[@martinworrall5888]

Looking good Charlie 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Martin, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie

[@thechickenclub3801]

Good luck with your 100k you deserve it mate.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@markfleming1605]

Hi, Charlie. Another great video again. I look forward to your next video soon.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mark, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@delphjunction1168]

Hi Charlie. Great vlog buddy. Lot of what I've done I've learnt from your tutorial vids. Love the retaining wall, not got your size layout so would have followed your method. Have mentioned you in one of my vlogs to do with the pretend water. Should have done it your way. Did see you at GETS but you were busy chin wagging, so didn't disturb you. Thanks again Charlie. Us pensioners need our subs as well as the youngsters ay. Stay safe buddy. Pete.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Pete. Next time you see me, feel free to interrupt. Regards, Charlie

[@markheasman7631]

Hi Charlie Yes very interesting it looks Will look even better when finished

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mark, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie.

[@MikeMurawa]

Hi Charlie, another very enjoyable video. I hope to strip down my old railway and revamp. Mike, Bristol

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Go easy, Mike, these things shouldn’t be entered in to lightly. Regards, Charlie

[@jeffjones6107]

Love your enthusiasm, Charlie, as usual, another cracking video. 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jeff, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@bigmonkey999888]

Hi Charlie the Track Cam is Brilliant 😅 Steve

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Steve, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the footage. Regards, Charlie

[@davidcousins3508]

Another interesting video Charlie..as an aside, Sherwood models of Nottingham.I used to work with the owner ( if he still owns it)in the late 70s early 80s ..before he moved into the railway modelling business.👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Dave, I’m so pleased East enjoy the video. The chap who served me from Sherwood Models, was a very friendly guy. However, I’ve no idea if it was the gentleman that you have met. Regards Charlie

[@ade9119]

always a pleasure watching your videos

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ade, i’m so pleased that you enjoy watching my videos. Regards, Charlie

[@paulwilliams5903]

Great video Charlie. I have always lined my bridges and tunnels, but in 7mm scale all this has to be done from scratch, especially if on a tight budget! I found that a certain banking co. uses envelopes for their monthly statements that the inside of are perfect size for 7mm blue brick walling and use that! Regards, Paul - in a not so sunny St. Blazey.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Many thanks Paul, however, my aunt in Falmouth, had 6 inches of snow! Regards, Charlie

[@michaeltrotman6960]

Looking good Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Michael, regards, Charlie

[@terrylee9241]

Great Video again always a pleasure to watch. Good to meet up the Shepton Mallet Toy fair today, the dates for the York Show which I could not remember are 31st March until the 1st of April, hope to see you there. Regards Terry

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Terry, much appreciated. I now need to plan the few days/week away. Regards Charlie.

[@carolinerogers1057]

Another great video

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Caroline, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@1zu87Fuchs]

Excellent video

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found it enjoyable. Regards Charlie

[@steverobinson2800]

At the same stage with my build and I am in total agreement about the land being there before the railways came along. I do find hacking away at blocks of celotex quite therapeutic. Picked up my off-cuts from my golf club who are in the throws of a clubhouse redevelopment. One or two raised eyebrows from some members as I rummaged around in the skip! Thanks Charlie , another informative and enjoyable video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Good for you Steve, saving it from landfill. Regards Charlie.

[@railwayjade]

Another marvelous video, thank you!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re most welcome Jade. Take care, regards, Charlie

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

Looking very good, and loved the video of the ' Rat ' ( class 25 ) with camera. That sound it has is great and brings the days watching those locos all back.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ian, and it remains one of my favourite locos. Regards, Charlie

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

@@ChadwickModelRailway mine too the class 25s , only got one haulage by them back in December 1983 and was 25 211 from Manchester victoria to Leeds, can still hear it go up miles platting bank back then. A wonderful memory.

[@raybertelsen6090]

That is coming along nicely Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ray, it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie

[@onnomulder9775]

I reccoment the Viessman system! Much more relreliable!! Cheers again, Onno

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Onno, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie

[@trainmanbob]

Hi Charlie. First regarding the road system, may I suggest a look at fellow KZbinr Graham Foulston who has recently installed a road system. Secondly, when correctly finished the sheets of brick wall which are excellent can be quite amazing. I added the mortar courses, smoke staining and the odd weed here and there....assuming one cares to call buddleia a weed! Great progress. I really am enjoying this series. I wish similar was around some 60 years ago when I started out. In those days of course it was just a few magazines and pictures!! Thanks for the video. Cheers, Bob

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bob, that’s very kind of you to say so. I do follow Lakeside and will contact Graham. Rest assured the walls will get a fair dose of weathering. Regards, Charlie

[@Batesandrw]

You do a really good job, nice layout. Thanks for the good videos. Andrew

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andrew, it’s great to have you onboard. Regards Charlie

[@bigbear333uk1]

Hi Charlie can i say it was loverly to meet you at Warley and thanks for the chat plus another great video for us.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks big bear, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@johnduffill]

Your attention to detail and enthusiasm for the hobby is fabulous. You are making such work look so easy but its so difficult to tie it all together. Well done Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@marcmurrell8827]

Good luck with the 100k subs the track cam reminds me of going into new street station with the walls which is cool

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Marc, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

[@marcmurrell8827]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I did as you can imagine new street has budlea growing out of parapets of the walls

[@RolandForest]

Enjoying every video. Thank you

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re most welcome Roland. Regards, Charlie

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Superb video,as expected, do check out, Lakeside, by Graham Foulson, the ultimate ,I think in moving vehicles , well done again

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Colin, I do follow Graham‘s progress regularly. Regards, Charlie

[@christopher-2000]

Awesome Video Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Christopher, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid nice work on layout keep up the good vids and work on layout thanks lee

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Lee, I’m so pleased to have you onboard mate. Regards, Charlie

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

The onboard view, as the train left the tunnel, was fantastic. Particularly, the transition from dark to light, inside that cutting, is just as the prototype would appear. Well d9ne Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@richarddombrowski832]

Afternoon Charie. Top tip nice to meet you you last week at Wharley. If you prefer to use the sticks like etc then find a local upvc center. the cost will be significantly cheaper than big name trade stores. also normal bog standard clear silicone will work very effectivly on bonding the senics together and at half the cost per tube. Again use your local upovc center. Brands like Henkle (which is bond it) DL Chemicles Wurth a fraction of the price of diy stores and better quality with less water content. easy for me to say though as I use the stuff daily. Fantastic video again though

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Many thanks, Richard, for some useful information. Regards, Charlie

[@AaronOxfordExmouth1989]

Progress is great. You make watching these videos so gripping. The quality is amazing and you make modelling interesting and fun.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Aaron, it’s comments such as yours that make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie

[@johnodonoghue7381]

Great Video Charlie with reference to the roadway , Richard at Everard Junction has the Faller system he might be worth a chat to

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

No John, I’m afraid that you’re mistaken. He uses the magnorail system which is unsuitable for hills. Regards, Charlie

[@harperlarry49]

I heard only 2 "ouches" when you were working with the hot glue. Not bad. I would have had a lot worse time of it. That section is really taking shape. Well done. Cheers - Larry.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Larry, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@fuel_fire_racing_10]

Keep up the good work your so helpful when i watch you vids you described everything nicely I’m 15years old and working on my own n scale rail way and watching you videos help so much thx for all the advice and information you put in your videos.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. FFR, regards, Charlie

[@onnomulder9775]

Another great 'how to' Charlie!!! Many thanks for sharing this video! Cheers Onno.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

As usual Onno, you’re most welcome mate. Regards, Charlie

[@stevestockwell-qm8wr]

Hi Charlie, I love the track cam footage, absolutely Great ,I hope there will be more track cam footage in the future ya layout is really looking great as well ,can't wait for the next episode

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Steve , that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@timsully8958]

That video just proves an old observation I was told of and considered fairly sage advice: if you do the small awkward jobs as you go along you’ll set the bar high, if you do things at speed and leave smaller things ‘to go back to’ at a later date, chances are you just won’t. Done it myself before now! 😵‍💫 The tunnel mouth is a case in point: put it in now so you can see it work and therefore avoid possibly creating a bigger issue later on, with the upshot that you didn’t actually save any time or effort because you had to then undo lots of things you have already done to go back a few steps 🫣 I suspect many have done something similar; myself included! Many times I have just wanted to get on with it without paying due care and attention, which invariably just means that I’ll have even more work to do! 🤣😂😅 Ah well, cheers matey! Gave great weekend 🍻👍🍀😈

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

So true, Tim, planning is everything. Regards, Charlie

[@roystudds1944]

Great progress Charlie. I like your thinking around the road system up the hillside. I think it will look really interesting. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Roy, I’m so pleased that you find the videos. Interesting. Regards Charlie

[@leewall8230]

Great video Charlie the views look great in the cutting, ballasting the tunnel entrance definitely makes a difference. Was great to meet you at Warley, thanks for stopping to chat 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Lee, it was great to meet up at Warley with so many like-minded people. Regards, Charlie

[@ef7480]

This is great stuff Charlie! Useful and inspiring...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks EF, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

[@johnland7318]

Charlie your cracking Woodland sScenics mould , in a vac mould polystyrene. You can mend and reinforce it with a small plate of styrene sheet over the crack. BUT, you will have to use the correct solvent cement!! None of your go too glues, as shown will do! Thanks for the video as ive reached the stage on my layout to start to build a crag, pieced by tunnels, with a castle perched on top. With from eBay - vintage Faller tunnel portals to complement the castle model.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for your advice John. I should try to drop of polystyrene cement and see how I get on. Regards, Charlie

[@bryanthesnail5383]

Excellent video as always Charlie, I especially liked the "drivers eye" clip of the view in the cutting, I am sure there are many similar views on the network, e.g. running into Liverpool Lime Street. One idea came to mind for the flimsy plastic mould, from your paster positive you could always cast a latex negative, the latex mould should give you a bit more durability (and be easier to release).

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Bryan. Regarding the mould, I don’t really think it has a future at Chadwick. Regards, Charlie

[@johntaylor-tz6td]

Looking Good Charlie I really look forward to your videos never sure what is going to happen next

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Me, neither John! Regards, Charlie

[@mels1811]

Brilliant hillsides Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mels, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie

[@kevinmartin1065]

Great video as always, nice to see the progress.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie

[@kenr86]

Clamps - when I am building structure kits, I often need small clamps that I can use to hold windows against walls, things like that - I purchased from Amazon a hundred wooden spring clothes pegs (the sort that i recall from my childhood when my mother would hang out clothes to dry on the outside clothes line). They work a treat, and probably cost me $5 or thereabouts.

[@Captainpubwatch]

That’s a great tip, can see where that works!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What an excellent tip, Ken, I need to buy some for my railway room. Regards, Charlie

[@whitehorsebricks2670]

We were short of pegs for the laundry the other week, got more than a bit in trouble when the better half found about 50 holding various bits of drying Metcalfe kits together.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Time to add close pegs to your Christmas list!

[@rjvanhouten]

As a Dutchman (partly of German descent) I was a bit puzzled by you mentioning the 'Viceman' car system (never heard of) until I realised that you actually meant Viessmann... 😉

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I apologise for my poor diction. Regards, Charlie

[@hillmanhalt]

Charlie, I looked at Viesmann and Faller and wrote them both off. They only seem good if you like lorries! Instead, I’ve invested in Magnorail which applies magnets under ANY standard Oxford Die-cast car, which makes it incredibly flexible. There’s even a bicycle with the rides legs moving! I recommend looking at it before you shell out a HUGE amount for Faller and Viesmann. Tim.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s good advice, Tim. However, do you believe it would be possible for me to run the Magnorail system up a hill!?

[@hillmanhalt]

@@ChadwickModelRailway According to the FAQ, it can manage 45 degrees, but I’ve not tested that.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I hate to spread rumours, but some say it’s a noisy system. Could that be true?

[@hillmanhalt]

That’s a fair comment. There is a motor running the track vs a motor in each car. I don’t find the noise an issue to be honest - I’m placing my motor in a scenic as part of a tunnel and I have insulation on the screws (track foam!) to absorb any reverb. For me, it comes down to 1) cost and 2) the breadth of choice of vehicles you can run. Horses for courses. 😁

[@lgrfbs]

If you look at the Fallers finished roads with the description "Laser street Terminal loop" it takes up 411 x 320 mm and has article number: 161945. Thanks for the video! and for taking on more types of traffic in your modeling landscape.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Many thanks for the info LG, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie

[@howardavins9234]

Hi again Charlie Excellent. So many little techniques that are going save me time and more importantly frustration . Just knowing what adhesive you prefer for which job can prevent so many headaches. Love it. Stay safe Howard

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Howard, I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful. Regards Charlie

[@jsma9999]

A quick way to help width that tunnel Used Dark Curtains/Fabric sheets to cover the Helix . Nice to work on this Layout so far

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think that you’re right, when filming I shall draw a black curtain around the outside of the helix. Regards, Charlie

[@littlelocos]

so messy but so neat, your videos are amazing, thanks charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks little Locos, that’s most kind.

[@gordonhardwick5151]

Charlie, your layout work is magnificent, but I just wish you had been old enough to appreciate the beauty, character and excitement of steam locomotives. Then you could achieve perfection!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes Gordon, I was born about five years too late for that adventure. Regards, Charlie

[@zaklex3165]

You need to spray teflon/silicone on that Woodland Scenics tunnel lining mold before putting the plaster on it, that will make it come off easier without stressing the plastic.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, for useful tip. Regards, Charlie

[@michaelimpey1407]

Charlie, another interesting video. Certainly lots of cutting and reshaping going on. That, I assum foam based, engineered brick wall boards look good, but it is very monochrome. You would need to pick out different blocks in various similar shades of the grey, and add a lighter mortar to give it more appeal - in my opinion. Good luck with the subscriber drive, your videos are certainly worth viewing. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Mr assured Michael, the plain brick face will have lots of added detail. Stay safe, regards, Charlie

[@dan8400]

Hi Charlie. Another great video. I have quite a large run of Faller Car System around my layout. Basically, if the front axle will turn sharp enough, it’ll work. Much like a real vehicle. I have roundabouts etc and they work fine. I found my own way laying the road as the Faller road sections soon add up! I basically super glue the guide wire to the baseboard and then use the Woodland Scenic Road System. The tape and plaster etc. Just as long as you don’t pour it too deep, it’s fine. Gives a great road, simple to build and you can actually run your vehicles on it. I’ve also made some ‘points’ in the road surface for setting routes. I punched a pin out of a Seep point motor and bent a length of guide wire into the hole. You then have two route to choose from with the following guide wire. I cover this mechanisms with thin plasti-card suspended on matchsticks. Not sure if this helps. Willing to share more info if you need it. Also, not familiar with the Veissman system, although I’m guessing it’s similar Regards Daniel

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Daniel, that’s very helpful indeed. Could you email me please at Chadwick Model [e-mail] so that I can catch your email address should we need to chat off-line. Regards, Charlie

[@glenbaldock946]

Hi Charlie Thank You for all of your videos Happy Christmas and a happy new year 2024 and looking forward to seeing more videos. Glen

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Glenn, and seasonal greetings to you too. Regards, Charlie

[@mattinhessen7148]

Just amazing. Enjoyable, down to earth fun. Subscribed 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Matt, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie

[@johnwalker9750]

Like the retaining walls - neat solution with the tunnel brick inset. Looks as if your road is going straight onto the freight yard track. Perhaps you'll need a level crossing, or I've missed something in your plans.😀

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, there will be a level crossing into the freight yard John. Regards, Charlie

[@donniblanco5239]

Well done Charlie, thanks for the Masterclass - Pure Quality 👌🏻 Thanks also for showing us that your “ Not a Robot” by leaving in the Clip of the Cellotex Storm, I did LOL 😂🤣 - I’ve been waiting for this episode since this morning and it was well worth the wait, although it’s purely aspirational on my part, as I operate a dc Table top layout, which suits my parameters of both space and abilities, but it’s Awesome to see what can be achieved- Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks DB, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards, Charlie

[@gordonhumphris5420]

Great to meet you at Warley. Great video on the landscaping techniques. Although I’m 0 gauge the story remains the same!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Gordon, it was so interesting to meet up with like-minded people at Warley. Regards, Charlie

[@ianferguson256]

Wouldn’t the cutting have the same type of brickwork on both sides, as it would have been built at the same time. Keep the videos coming, they’re just brilliant.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I know what you mean, Ian, but the shorter wall just wasn’t suitable for the arches. Regards, Charlie

[@chompette_]

It's not a mess, you've just changed your model's era + region to London during The Blitz.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s a fair assessment mate. Regards, Charlie

[@anthonystevens8683]

Once again another top video Charlie. It really is great to see the evolution from the original planning to the execution of the layout. Even with some clever expensive CAD tools there will always be some "oh dear, I didn't think of that" events along the way. Your knowledge of materials, methods, glue types and finishes is extremely valuable to people like me who are still deciding what they want to achieve. Anyway the layout is coming along a treat. Many thanks for sharing once again, I really appreciate it, thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Anthony, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Charlie, You can never have enough hillsides. The late Peter Denny alway's maintained that a cutting or overbridge was a great way to make the layout appear longer than it really is. Nice to see you at Warley Model Railway Exhibition. I trust you did'nt eat all the mince tarts? For me it was a trip down memory lane to be reunited with "Ellerton Road" Scale7, O Gauge layout. To view once again all the buildings and horse drawn carts I built for this layout. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chris, it really was a great show. Some excellent layouts and some wonderful people. Regards, Charlie

[@davidgreenwood5160]

Coming along really well Charlie. It would be interesting to see the Faller road system. It was good to meet you at Warley I hope you found the signal you were after 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, and yes, I did track down absolute aspects, and order my signal. Regards, Charlie

[@gerbenligthart3611]

Hi Charlie I agree making landscape can be messy, your idea with landscape being there first is great. Concerning the viessman car system can do radius downto 15 centimeters.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That Gerben, that’s most helpful. Regards Charlie

[@SD45-ET44AC]

Charlie, once again a great video! You give examples of various products to accomplish your goal and alternatives as opposed to some that only recommend what they can profit from. You warn those that use hot glue that you can be easily burned, using yourself as an example. I want to build an apx. 10+/- % grade hillside from grade crossing to the top of a hill that goes over the tunnel of the same train line using Brewer Maine in the 1960-70’s as an example. Granted the photos I have that I took as a kid may indicate that I’m an older aged person but the company I worked for for 38 years changed from a retirement/pension account to a 401(k) account which means I’m an OAP just not the OAP mentioned previously. Cheers!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Steve, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. Us oldies need to stick together mate. Regards, Charlie

[@paulsmith6616]

Charlie, You asked ffor suggestions relating to the scenery. For the bridge(s) crossing the rail lines, might I suggest the very beautiful river bridge from the Hornby range, although I do not know if they are still available, also I am uncertain if the span will cover the double track. It occured to me that this elegent piece may help to 'sell' the illusion you are working towards.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s a very interesting suggestion Paul . Regards, Charlie

[@AndrewH561]

Enjoyed the video and have yet more ideas to try and follow up on 🙂 I think the cutting is looking great.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@jonathanstanley73]

Great stuff Charlie, Love the cutting it looks really good but please remember to fill in the missing sleepers at the track joints!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Rest assured, Jonathan , I certainly won’t miss that. Regards, Charlie

[@andersholt4653]

Another brilliant video, Charlie. The job is coming on nicely and the result will be fantastic. The onboard view, both going into and coming out of the tunnel. Very realistic. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s most kind Anders. So pleased you enjoyed the view from the tracks. Regards, Charlie

[@kymwelsby8761]

Fantastic job Charlie, cannot wait to see the final product! The cutting looks good already even at this early stage.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kym, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie

[@Jason-cx1gi]

Well done charlie, another great video from the master. It has been great seeing the progress of the layout over the past several years and it is an inspiration to see your commitment to the hobby.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jason, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@AMP36Ty]

Those tunnel moulds, u could make a silicone mould from them in negative form, then positive form as they would be more flexible & last longer for multiple use, Great videos Charlie, very informative, enjoying them very much, can't wait for a running day, keep up the good work, Adrian, Barry & Penarth MRC

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks guys, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@nickvellis9823]

Awesome as usual, Charlie! Your passion for the hobby is such an inspiration. Thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so, Nick. Regards, Charlie

[@chappelstation]

Hi Charlie, another great video. Sticks Like is also my go glue, I use it alot in my day job.so know how good it is. It will pretty much stick anything together, I like that it has about 15 minutes working time, just in case you get the positioning wrong and it normally starts to cure in an hour and is fully cured in 24 hrs, then there is no going back. I have had to use a hammer and chisel in the past to break the bond and even them it ripped the wood not the glue, so it great unless you change your mind! Thanks for another helpful video 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chapel Station, I’m so pleased that you have approved of my glue choice. Regards, Charlie

[@rizlastrange]

Hi Charlie, If the cutting was created when the railway was built the brickwork on both sides would likely be constructed of the same material to the same design. As the TMD side of the cutting is that much lower you could consider just having grass banks. Also if the land from the freightyard were sloped downwards towards the cutting there would be no need for that extra brickwork on top of the retaining wall. Finally, Richard at Everard Junction has cars running that look decent, perhaps you could have a look at his channel. Another brilliant video Charlie, you should be very pleased with yourself. 👏

[@kellypaws]

Yes, this mirrors my own view. A single cutting could only ever have the same style and material of retaining wall at each side. It' absolutely inconceivable that it wouldn't. Also a parapet detail doesn't occur 2/3rds of the way up a retaining wall. With as much modelling license as you can possibly muster, it isn't a variation on a 'prototypical' theme, it's just entirely wrong. Also the strip of mounding on the side opposite the fiddle yard would be ten times cheaper to reduce to a mound at an angle of repose, than to gainfully employ half of the Midlands bricklayers building a pointless and expensive retaining wall. The idea of the exposed rock is also baffling, as the odds of having a rock outcrop less than 10 metres from soil so weak as to need a retaining wall again makes no engineering sense really. We look forward to Charlie's videos. They are wonderfully made and gratefully received. But a little willingness to accept how reality impacts a model, wouldn't go amiss.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Sadly Everard junction uses a chain-link system and suit would go uphill. Regards, Charlie

[@gilesforrest3945]

Hi Charlie great video. Really like the view going in and out of the tunnel not sure what you think but I would have the retaining wall on both sides and I think the Civil Engineers would have too. Looking forward to your next video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks GF, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Do you mean having the arched retaining wall on both sides or the plain one? Regards Charlie

[@gilesforrest3945]

@@ChadwickModelRailway HI Charlie yes the retaining wall on both sides. Me personally would look better as well as keeping Civil Engineers happy 😊

[@123obinash]

Thanks Charlie, as usual your progress video has helped me unwind after a long week in work. Another fellow modeller Mr Everard Junction has installed the automated road system & it's been running for sometime. (I dare say you're aware) Your layout over the second helix is shaping up nicely and the functionality/play factor you envision is fantastic! Thanks again Nathan.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Nathan, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Richard, of Everard fame, uses a chain-link system which is unsuitable for going up hills. Regards, Charlie

[@chrissouthgate4554]

Hi Charlie, a thought about the outside of the cutting. You could leave the Engine Shed where it is & trim down the Celotex beyond it as the remnant of a gulley that has mostly been removed by the cutting. This would not only leave the Engine Shed as is, allowing the desired veiw of passing trains, but also from inside the cutting allow a glimpse of the works outside & the rear of the Engine shed peaking over the top of the retaining wall.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chris, an interesting option. Many thanks regards, Charlie

[@PhillipCossar]

Hi Charlie, I have used the Woodland Scenics tunnel liner molds on several of my past layouts and on my latest layout and you can use them multiple times, yes they do crack but you can make 10 liners from one mold. I use casting plaster which is cheap and easy to use.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Philip, for a useful tip. Regards, Charlie

[@bryan_lane]

Thanks Charlie, interesting issues in this one regarding roads. As an observation, would it look better if you change the road that you’ve already done and don’t bridge the river there but end it in a Marina with a riverside pub and some picnic areas with car parking, perhaps a bus turn round point. A nice little diorama at the from of the board. Then create a junction further back and run a new road to cross the river closer to the railway line. After crossing the river, the road can curve naturally towards the industrial area on the other board in a similar curve to the railway but rising over the edge of the hillside. Then another junction about half way around the curve to take the road up and over the railways to your freight yard. I say that because roads tend to meander a bit more that railway lines, my suggestion is trying to break up what could otherwise look like unnaturally straight roads. Anyway, as I say, just a suggestion. I’m also looking to include some moving roadways after I visited James last year and he showed me the Viessmann system. Once you’ve had some feedback to your request for people’s experience in this video, you could use any responses you get to do a future video on the subject. I’m sure James could add some valuable insights for that ? Take care Charlie, until next time.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bryan for such an interesting comment. Could you possibly email me a sketch to Chadwickmodelrailway @ gmail.com. I was planning a pub and a mill alongside the river, but I’m certainly open to options. Regards charlie

[@steamfan007]

Excellent suggestion, Bryan, for rerouting the roadway and thus creating some interesting (and realistic) countryside scenes around Chadwick! You're not perhaps a road designer by profession are you 😉 Cheers, Peter

[@leestoddart7014]

Ooh I like that suggestion

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

I’m so excited for how it’s coming along, and I hope you are too! I definitely know how messy a hillside can be. I used a kitchen knife and a surform tool (basically a cheese grater) to contour my hill in my small layout. It was a nightmare to clean up before my wife and son got home.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I feel your pain Andrew. Regards, Charlie

[@chrislockerby1411]

Once again Charlie an inspired Video Its Great that your testing all this stuff for us to see if its any good. As for the Car System have you Looked at Everard Junction System he's using the Magnarail System to great effect he has done a few but the Instillation Video goes back four Years Titled "New Layout Build - Magnorail Part 6" he has done a few since but at to the Turning Circle it does look like it can do a u-turn in a very tight space Looing forward to coming down to the West Camel Show Next month with Swmbo Keep up the Great Work

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. With Richard, at Everard Junction, the use of a Magnorail is really only suitable for level roadways. Not suitable for Chadwick if I wish to incorporate hillsides. Regards Charlie

[@martinmargerrison2300]

Greetings from wintery Slovenija Charlie. Really enjoyed the video. Lots of top tips and much appreciated advice. Sorry to hear that your kinda-itis has returned. Get well soon mate. 😅

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Martin, it’s obviously a dreadful medical issue that I need to get sorted. I’m in no kinda hurry though! . Regards Charlie

[@martinmargerrison2300]

@@ChadwickModelRailwayDon't worry mate. There's a kinda epidemic. 😅😅😅👍

[@alancope9962]

Loved it Charlie, look forward to seeing the moving cars 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Alan, but fingers crossed. Regards, Charlie

[@odilemahot2011]

As always usefull tips but still away to go to start the freight yard, I look forward to the next video which I am sure will have more, how to tips and surjections.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for sticking with me 2011. Still a long way to go I’m afraid. Regards, Charlie.

[@davidhinks8384]

Hi Charlie, that cutting area is developing nicely and I get the feel of the 'pr-existing' geology being manipulated to make the railway function. I can imagine how it will look with some trunking & conduits running along the tracks & walls. Graham Foulston has a roundabout on his layout which I think is quite tight so might be worth checking in with him. His car system looks fab! Hope you get your 100k subscribers soon. Cheers as always Dave.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Dave, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Yes I do follow Graham, and will contact him regarding his roundabout dimensions. Regards, Charlie

[@dougbull3289]

Charlie Hi, I have been using the Faller road system for years, on my last three layouts actually. I have learnt a few things along the way. I have gone away from the wire and now use the Veissmann magnetic tape, I find it more reliable. I never liked the way Faller recessed the wire into a piece of wood, too messy and the tool is expensive. So I have always used card on a wooden base. Three pieces of card, if you are using a two way road system, cut to the shape you need, with a very small gap between the three bits the size of the magnetic tape or wire. The card has to be the same thickness as the tape. I buy thin sheets of A1 card from the range. For the road surface I use A1 sheets of gray paper, from the Range, cut to shape and stuck down with double sided tape. Any problems later, just pull it up and replace. Easy!! I can go into more detail if you’re interested. Take a look at some of my old KZbin videos. I also converted the Faller continental trucks to UK one’s , and converted them to run on AAA batteries, no charging. Atb Doug.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Doug, many thanks for such an interesting comment. You didn’t mention the name of your channel if you could do that I would be much appreciated. Also could you email me at Chadwick Model [e-mail] please. This will enable us to chat, off-line if necessary. Regards, Charlie

[@andrewstevenson5449]

Good stuff, as usual, Charlie. The large wall sheets you got at Warley, look very similar to a German product, Merkur Styroplast, that I've used previously, though your ones look a bit thinner. Great way for filling up large vertical areas quickly and easily! But (and I hope you don't mind me saying) I thought the cutting looked a bit odd with the very precise and neatly cut stonework on the TMD side and the rougher stonework on the freight yard side. Surely they'd have been built at the same time from the same stones by the same masons? By the way, if you want to add a bit of variety without using plaster rockfaces, Noch make some decent rockfaces out of a sort of harder foam than the Merkur stuff. Weird that Woodland Scenics use that rubbish plastic for the tunnel liners, when their normal rockface moulds are so much better. I saw a brilliant German model railway youtube video using the Viessmann car system, which included his homemade "points" for sending the lorries in different directions, and setting the relevant indicators flashing! Could probably be a hobby all in itself! Having installed it, he was amazed how easily the Viessmann trucks handled a steep hill, and actually had to install magnets to tell the lorries to slow down when negotiating the hill, whether going up or down. Quick German pronunciation guide for ie and ei - pronounce the last letter of the pair. So Viessman is Veesman, and Fleischmann is Fl-eye-shman. Please don't hate me: it's just when my fellow Englishmen pronounce it the wrong way round, it's like the teacher scraping his nails down the blackboard at school again, and if it was the German lesson, the teacher sending a well-aimed board duster at the boy who pronounced die as dye not dee.😀

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Many thanks, Andrew, for an excellent comment. The stonework is a little bit of a dilemma and I have used the Noch ones previously, over by the branch line approach. No doubt I will sort this out over the Christmas period. Many thanks for the advice with Viessman, the trouble is, it is such an expensive addition to the layout. Stay safe, regards, Charlie

[@georgethomas7814]

I would like to see evidence of an old quarry in the corner where the old engine shed was removed. The two tracks were used to remove sand, lime or granite blocks. This would leave the cutting and the face of the cliff cut back in random block formation. Foam board and paper could be used to represent either of these stone types and give you a much more solid face to work with. As an example the old quarry at Milton Keys is a limestone quarry that is now parklike with large square formations covered in grass and shrubs. It might still be possible to demonstrate the age of this quarry by including some grassed square shapes built into the inner side of the cutting walls.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks George, for such an interesting suggestion. Regards, Charlie