Planning and Track Laying at Chadwick Model Railway | 146.

[@howardavins1107]

Thanks again Charlie Limited skills . You got me. Clever practical compromises. Regards Howard

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Howard I’m so pleased that you approved of my minor alterations mate. Regards Charlie

[@michaelsmith-hn1cn]

Hi Charlie another enjoyable video to. Plenty of information for those who are starting to build a layout. All the best. Mick

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mick I’m so pleased that you found it interesting mate. Regards Charlie

[@gregoryhale2202]

Hi Charlie, your approach and attention to detail is to be admired, thoroughly enjoyed this video. I never fail to learn something each time you post a video. Keep up the good work. Cheers Greg

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Greg, as usual your comments are most kind. Regards Charlie

[@eastmidlandparkway6267]

Afternoon Charlie hope you’re well I have just watched videos 141 and 146 about installing inclines on Chadwick and I am pleased to say after watching your videos and plenty of working out the percentages I finished up with a 3% incline around a 3rd radius curves and straight Thatcham station West Berkshire is now a branch line station on the upper level at the end of a viaduct that I scratch built with a bay platform 1 and a platform 2 and station building with lighting and a GWR footbridge just needs signals so we now have DMU’s running thanks Charlie for inspirational videos which have helped me with this project Kind regards Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kev, that’s very kind of you to say so. It’s comments such as yours, that make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie.

[@geraldashforth363]

Hi Charlie, only just come across your Channel, what a revelation! I have been building my layout since the start of lockdown and aptly, though without much originality it’s named Lock Down. I am fed up with the tension lock couplings and was looking for some help/guidance on where to go to improve on them. I came across your videos. Now I’m hooked. Thanks for all the time and effort you put in. Your style is very easy to listen to and watch. Great work. I have many hours of catch-up viewing to do. Thanks once again.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Gerald. Regards Charlie.

[@fircombehallrailwayoogauge1430]

I really like the way you explain your thinking Charlie. Never leave out your Chadwickisms! - “That’ll be the phone then!” and my favourite - “The great unwashed!” You and a few other vloggers have inspired me to share my build. Keep safe - thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Fircombe Hall, I'm so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards Charlie

[@wickedwitch99]

Thanks Charlie. I always love watching your progress.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks WW99, you’re too kind mate

[@G60syncro]

I love how real these layout videos are... You're really showing how you can do great modelling without having each and every detail 100% planned out. Sometimes you gotta rip out something because it didn't pan out like you wanted it to! No problem, just do it all over again and move on to the next bit of the layout!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks G60, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@terrycharleslewis7565]

Hi Charlie another great vid. I'm watching this Sat on my sunbed in Mexico. That's all I wanted to say really.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Oh, thanks for that! From an overcast and dank Somerset!

[@johnhughes1545]

Excellent video Charlie - one of your best for us novices.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@donniblanco5239]

Nice one Charlie, every little tip is useful mate - Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind Donni

[@CliffordShute]

Another great vid 👍🏻. A tip for the tracing paper, is to put a series of holes along the line you've drawn on the paper, then go over it again with your pen on the plasticard. 😁

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You guys are far too knowledgeable for my liking! Happy modelling, regards Charlie

[@rogerbass6235]

I would have used pin holes, but if you cut through them they show, like postage stamp perforations. So mark the graph paper with pen, fold an inch off its width, lay it on your plasticard and pin hole along that line, join the dots and put a inch spacer against that line, and draw your cutting line on the plasticard, then check against the tracing paper pattern, and if happy cut. The holes will now sit invisibly under your cork track bed. Roger

[@zodzod9378]

As we said in the 80's well cool loved it Charlie well done mate ! John from Chichester.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John me old mate, I’m so pleased you found it interesting buddy. Regards Charlie

[@edpickup1669]

Good pre planning Charlie, and like that you used your most prized possession, your bottle of Copydex

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I seem to recall that someone helped me reach this conclusion! 😜

[@stephenlane743]

Another great video Charlie. I actually watch this one all the way through. Normally they are just on in the background whilst I am doing something else. A link is going in my weekly newsletter again this weekend as I think its worth a watch as it shows something that I get asked about quite often, and that's to do with the angle of a rise. These seem to make the task in raising the track level quite easy, even though I have not tried them myself. No real need to when you do it for us. Keep up the good work from us all at Railwayscenics, you do make our lives easy with your videos.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Stephen, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and hopefully your followers will too. Regards Charlie.

[@mauricethethespian8744]

Hi Charlie. Been watching your shows for well over a year now, whilst researching etc. making a return after a 40 year hiatus and a new life in Canada. Work, owning a business and now planning a final home move all while making plans on which system (DCC) to go with. Your tutelage has been a very easy and clear aid for me. Thank you sir/lovvviiieeeee and please keep up the tremendous work.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Maurice. Regards Charlie.

[@briangage7474]

Hi Charlie, as a newby to model railways its great to find a channel that is full of good advise based on the experiences and fun you have had over the years.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Welcome aboard Brian, all you need to do now is "Subscribe". Regards Charlie

[@paulypyro]

nice one charlie, always nice to see the master at work !

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul, you’re too kind mate. Regards Charlie.

[@chrisclark6192]

Hi Charlie. Your layout is progressing really well. I'm really enjoying following your adventures in the layouts construction . Keep up the good work. Cheers Chris.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying the ride. Regards Charlie

[@robertcooney4139]

I've had a quadruple bypass and 3 strokes but I am a survivor... It's sure good to see you. Thanks 😊

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Blimey Robert, I am in awe . Stay safe, regards Charlie.

[@robertcooney4139]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thank you Charlie 😊

[@joevalentine2048]

I always look forward to starting my Saturday mornings here in the states with Chadwick and Charlie. Thanks for another brilliant video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jo, it’s great to have you on-board mate.

[@Southcoaster377]

Another super video Charlie. I always look forward to your next esisode.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@newzealandonpiano.3019]

Wow well done. Great vid, wish you all the best with your channel. Barry.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Barry, it’s great to have you onboard.

[@Herriot7]

Good tip vis a vis using the mirror for checking angles. And "flowing uphill" was classic Charlie :) Thank you for sharing your adventure and offering inspiration.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s great to have you onboard H7

[@onnomulder9775]

Great update Charlie!!! Thanks for sharing! Cheers Onno.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Onno, regards Charlie.

[@ianforfun1]

Watching that class 47 as it leaves the helix demonstrates the drama of a hilly terrain extremely well. A feeling of high depth great sense of 3D going on. It's great to see a deep valley instead of a tunnel is working well. Nice video!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ian, what a heartwarming comment mate.

[@chappelstation]

Hi Charlie, I am new to model railways but have learnt loads from watching all your videos. Thanks very much for sharing your layout and how to videos. Unfortunately the only lesson I haven’t learnt is not to wear my new jumper whilst gluing scenics so now in the doghouse with the wife 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

At least she will know what to buy you for Christmas! Regards Charlie

[@kevingreen6924]

great Charlie. Thoroughly enjoyed that. it was good to see the viaduct and all the stuff with it. I remember it well. thanks. kevin.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kevin. Regards Charlie.

[@davidgriffith8292]

Yet again a professional informative video! Been a bit busy recently in the real world of trains and infrastructure!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I know the feeling David, I’ve been away from home for the last six days with photography, really nice to be home at last. Regards Charlie

[@Gus-jb8cm]

Hi Charlie. New to your channel. It's great to see how others run and produce their layouts. Looks good!¡

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Welcome aboard Gus. Regards Charlie.

[@mikehebdentrains]

A tip when the level in the copydex bottle goes down below the brush - lay the bottle down at an angle (and then on its side once you're down to the bottom 1/3rd) - and I find you can easily dip the brush in and recharge it, even rest it in there briefly. Coming along nicely!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A good tip Mike, regards Charlie.

[@tomwest]

Another enjoyable and interesting video Charlie. I really like the idea of the bay platform, a rural shuttle will be a great addition. Thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tom, regards Charlie

[@bruceblackmar9942]

I really appreciate all your hard work and suggestions. And all the problems you have run into. Moving and starting over can be a challenge. The mirrors in the canal tunnels can be quite good, provided the canal is straight.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Good luck with your new project Bruce. Regards Charlie.

[@chazco]

Educational and entertaining as usual. Thanks for this

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it buddy.

[@roystudds1944]

Thanks for sharing your progress and the rationale behind what you are planning. It’s very rewarding to see that you are not wary of changing your mind half way through a build. You are giving me so much information and encouragement, Charlie. Roy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Roy.

[@ronduz1281]

Charlie and the train factory Love your videos

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ron, it’s great to have you onboard.

[@lesfez1875]

Well done Charlie another fascinating video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks very much Les.

[@ianstrachan7668]

It's all done by mirrors..... great tip that I'll use on some parts of my track not yet stuck down! Thank you.

[@Hanzo.Azmodan]

Changing one's mind is not the sole prerogative of the ladies, its a necessary part of any scenic modelling! Real life too is full of track changes and infrastructure changes, but you handle yours with great aplomb! Nice to see the incline evolving, keep it up.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mike, you’re too kind mate.

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Great video Charlie really love the detail and thought that you put into this layout, starting to really take shape, 🙂👍🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mark, regards Charlie.

[@jedlahaye4765]

What a great video, you don't edit the mistakes and that's great, I haven't seen a old style Stanley knife for years, I do have a few in a draw somewhere, your approach is very enlightening and I take inspiration from that, many thanks from down under in Wairoa New Zealand

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Jed. I still have two Stanley Knives, I wouldn’t be without them.

[@shanecollier7952]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Your progress is coming along v.well.. Thankyou charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Shane.

[@ParallaxRS]

Charlie - best way to draw a curve on a piece of paper: mark the both ends, mark approximately your midpoint, then use a plastic shatterproof ruler on its edge and bend it to the three points, then trace your line with the pen

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Excellent advice, thank you. Regards, Charlie

[@adamroberts1738]

Really progressing now Charlie loving your build

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Adam, you’re too kind mate.

[@mikeburnitt403]

Excellent idea with the mirror and cutting the cork, I used to put lots of cuts down one side (killed my hands) but your idea of one (or 2 cuts down the middle is much quicker and easier on my hands, thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it useful Mike.

[@jhbluestar]

This is so much fun to watch and you do excellant work. What can I say, " I'm hooked ''!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Don’t become an addict Joseph, it can be costly. Regards Charlie

[@Bill_Bogan]

Lots of fun this week Charlie, only took all day to watch. lol See you again in a couple of weeks. Stay Safe.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bill, please sort out your time management 😜

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Very enjoyable as always Mr Bishop !

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind mate. Regards Charlie

[@johnodonoghue7381]

Well done Chas another gem

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@timsully8958]

Excellent tutorial again Charlie. I got a similar soldering station for about £40 and it has really served me well. Makes a big difference being able to vary the temperature for other tasks, plus I am forgetful so the snooze facility stops me from burning myself or racki up a huge bill! This in conjunction with my silicone mat have made soldering wires a relative doddle 😉 Good idea to have a bay too mate. I like the idea of adding a spot of point-to point. Gives the branch station greater significance 😎 Cheers mate, look forward to the next one 👍🍻🍀

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Tim. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Most enjoyable Charlie. That's exactly how i do my wiring, large gaps in sleepers and huge wires at the side of N gauge track is hard to hide.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Every day is a school day mate. Regards

[@thomasmcelroy3637]

hi charlie. yes very useful.thank's for the howto. cheers tom.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tom, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it mate.

[@anthonydevlin1956]

Great video Charlie. Love the glue advert.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

If only it were free!

[@mandbhomestead]

Excellent video Charlie, as usual I learned a lot of tips and tricks on your track laying and labeling. That scene is gonna look awesome when you get it done. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Ken, regards Charlie

[@dominiquech.3367]

Hello Charlie, When covering the Woodland inclines, you can use WS plaster cloth. Only it need to dry , so you can’t use it directly i think. And then you can put the cork and ballast on it. Thanks for the Video’s. Greetings Dominique ( Netherlands)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Dominique, an interesting point.

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Nice video Charlie track laying is progressing well. Look forward to seeing you make the platforms.- Nicholas.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

The planning of the platforms is always something on my mind Nicholas. My fingers are crossed when it comes to building them. Regards Charlie

[@Zebrails]

Beautiful Charlie, I long for and look forward to your every episode. It fuels my motivation to get working on my own. Your use of cork has given me ideas for my track laying when I get to laying down foamboard (base)... straight with nails for the track, the cork will better grab the nails instead of the track floating directly on the foamboard. Good input! John BC, Canada

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you find the videos useful John. Good luck with your project. Regards Charlie.

[@marcdempsey5850]

Charlie, Thankyou. It may be a different to what you had planned but so informative and great to watch and listen. Two weeks can’t come quick enough. Always look forward to your video uploads. Learning and have learnt so much from your videos as well as being so inspirational. Thankyou again, all best Marc - missed “ now that would be the phone then” lol

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel Marc. Regards Charlie.

[@jeffjones6107]

Yet another great video Charlie love watching the progression of your layout 👌

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jeff, you’re too kind mate.

[@dhdove]

Another great video Charlie, thank you. As a plastic modeller I use a Tamiya scriber to cut plasticard, they’re not expensive and less risk of losing a finger. I look forward to you threading cling film into that gap..... Best TonyS

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I have a Tamika scribed so I’ll give it a go.

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Hi Charlie. A tip for making your template - fold some A4 printer paper over the edge of your incline - then you can cut the paper along the fold and use this as your template for marking your plastic sheet.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ray much appreciated.

[@newcastlerabbit]

Looking good Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Matthew, regards Charlie.

[@alsmith5604]

Great work Charlie... quick tip I use for curve patterns... Once you've got the pattern on tracing paper (or grease proof paper), turn it over an follow the line using a soft graphite pencil (I use either a 3B or 4B)... then turn it back, place it on the plasticard and simply scratch over the line with your fingernail. You'll end up with a perfect replica of the curve, which you can follow over with a Sharpie if needed.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great tip Al, much appreciated.

[@lassunsschaun6859]

10:30-10:50 Lee S. called to tell you left instead right-hand turnout? - Good that your track plan guru knows your number and 👍 to him!

[@leestoddart7014]

Nice one Lass. But I don't have a live link to Charlie as he is recording. Charlie worked that one out without my direct assistance.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Gentlemen I even surprised myself that time.

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Nicely done Charlie. 👍👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks MB, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@alanmargalan5921]

Thank you Charlie for another very informative vidio i always watch with great interest the progress you are making well done Regards Alan

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Alan, what a heartwarming comment.

[@michaelimpey1407]

Charlie, Thank you for yet anotehr great video. There were some great little tips there on cutting cork, spacing from the track to the retaining wall, and getting flex track straight - with a mirror, not sure how that will go for someone who is cross-eyed. Keep up the great work. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found some useful tips within the video Michael, regards Charlie

[@davidbent6059]

Another excellent and timely video, Charlie, as I have just started laying track on my layout using 3mm cork and PVA glue. One idea to make things interesting would be to have the bay track as a truncated loop. The retaining wall could be pushed back and the disused area of track bed could be used for dumps of old track materials, a point heater gas bottle compound, portacabins and plenty of weeds and bushes. Keep up the good work.

[@davidbent6059]

Oh, I see someone else has had the same idea!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for the comment David, it’s certainly something worth considering. Regards Charlie

[@alancope9962]

Another great video Charlie, I love these ones as I will soon need to pich some of your ideas for my layout

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Pinch away Alan, every day’s a School day.

[@barrywest8944]

Hi Charlie, excellent video as normal. I do like the detail that you provide when you do these videos. I did miss “That’ll be the phone” you didn’t say that though.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I know but I do like to keep you on your toes Barry

[@LordTechnopants]

I was worried (for a little while) that you were going to cut the Barbie pencil short. Thank goodness there was a blue one to hand!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a brilliant memory you have LT.

[@johnoneill5661]

Another great video Charlie 👍and thank you for defeating physics by flowing uphill 🤣🤣👍👍👍 Keep them coming👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I couldn’t believe that I said it either John.

[@stevemawer848]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Air can flow uphill (ever seen smoke over a car windscreen in a wind tunnel?) - not everything is bound by gravity!

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Great watch Charlie, all the best..Chris

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Chris. Regards Charlie

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Great update Charlie Nick Australia

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@kenshores9900]

Happy New Year Charlie. Best wishes to you and yours

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Same to you Ken. It's great to have you onboard.

[@kenshores9900]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Charlie you produce great model rail road if videos. I am envious of your layout. (Even though it is British and HO). Merry Just kidding!

[@michaeltrufitt5477]

Good job Charlie 😀👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Michael, regards Charlie

[@redbank542]

Excellent Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Redbank, it was fun to shoot too.

[@NewModelRailway]

Thanks Charlie, another great video! If I can implement even 10% of the knowledge you share Ill be a better modeller for it! Thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m sure that we all have a great deal still to learn NMR.

[@kite7214]

Another good one mate. A great mixture to keep everyone interested (even us N gaugers). I have a 3 degree Wood Scenics curved incline which was MUCH easier, although more expensive, to build than my upper 3mm plywood section, which flexes from sloping to horizontal under its natural bendy property. The RS wire stripper is very good, but a little intermittent, slipping on the insulation of my 7/02 droppers which are fine for N gauge current draws. Keep up the good work Charlie. Nil carborundum. Keith. :-)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Kite. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@cranefly23]

I think you need to consider buying Shares in Copydex, Charlie! A nice bit of progress there. I always found it difficult to plan scenery around the railway - which is what we are usually obliged to do. I like the idea of the bay platform, and moving the retaining wall forward is a good move.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Perry, I’m so pleased that you’re on my team.

[@BoaFilmsPlc]

Hi Charlie, As your layout is GWR/WR the extra gap could be explained as: The line was originally built at 7ft 1/4" broad gauge. When it was converted back to standard gauge, it takes up less width so leaving you with extra space.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A great BF, but I do want to narrow the approach.

[@martinwelsford1353]

Regarding the excavation Charlie, you could say that the line was originally broad gauge. I once read a book by a guy who held that once you had planned your track, on no account should you even think of changing it. Well nuts to that - it takes half the fun out of modelling. I'm starting layout 24 after a house move and with only 3 feet of track laid a major revision has been handed to the civil engineer.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comment Martin, we should always reconsider our track plans.

[@eddietew7679]

Hi Charlie another great and informative video, but would love to see how you cut the point into an established track bed.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Then hopefully I shall do it next time Eddie. Regards Charlie

[@robot7759]

Hi Charlie, when using card I like to seal it with something like mod podge, acrylic craft paint or even latex wall paint. Saves about an arm and a leg 😬

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great tip Rob, regards Charlie.

[@Poliss95]

Maybe your line was built by Brunel and was therefore broad gauge? That would explain the gap at the cutting.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re not the first to suggest that option and much appreciated mate.

[@davidcook380]

As Always a great informative video Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, you’re too kind mate.

[@RobA500]

Another excellent episode Charlie. I have done my inclines in a similar fashion though probably not as neat and well thought out as yours. I have use bog standard craft PVA glue and even managed to lift it and adjust it including the same track bed without ripping it, maybe I just got lucky.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Lucky, never. Fortunate probably.

[@Texiun]

Another wonderful video Charlie, Have been taking great fascination of how much your subscriber numbers are growing week by week! Excited to see if you hit 50k By Christmas!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sadly Kodi it will be a New Year celebration 🎉 forecasting 6th Jan.

[@kenshores9900]

Always interesting Charlie. If nothing just your accent is interesting. Well done. Till the next episode.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ken, but regarding my accent where are you from?

[@kenshores9900]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Orginally Michigan, grew up in Kentucky, went to school in the mid West. Moved South to Louisiana and then Texas for work. Worked in refining for over 40 years as a Chemist and an Engineer. I told you all this because my accent is a mix of all that. America has the accents of the people of the countries that settled it. I really do enjoy your videos. I learn a lot about rail road in the UK (I especially like the episode you did on signals). Those in the states differ from rail road to rail road not including semaphores. Keep it up.

[@kenshores9900]

Forgot to say we live on the Texas gulf coast near Houston.

[@davidclough7346]

Another great video Charlie. I've tried using Copydex on some foam underlay in my storage lanes (the thin stuff you put under laminate flooring) for the purposes of noise reduction and have found that when I subsequently drill holes through it for droppers the rubberised nature of Copydex causes it to catch the drill and wrap itself round pulling it away from the bond and getting a snotty blob (for want of a better description!) stuck on the drill which you can only get off with a craft knife blade. I'm now not putting any glue in the immediate area where holes are going - solves the issue.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes I’ve had similar experiences David.

[@paulhowes8756]

Another well thought out session with some good tips. Not sure the flexi curve is a french curve as i thought they were the set of decreasing elliptical curves is our satchels! Could be a case of what school we went to… i do wish my camera skills were as good as yours Charlie 😀

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sadly Paul you are dead right. I remember them, now pink see-through plastic shapes. Regards Charlie

[@cliveking9775]

Another great video Charlie. I was intrigued by the parcels siding. We used to use one on Colchester station when I was a postman. I am interested in what DMU you are going to use. You are definitely the Copydex king Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Copydex King. I shall make a 👑. Regards Charlie.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid charlie keep up the good vid on the layout thanks lee

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Lee, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.

[@mikewhitchurch387]

A dressmakers pounce wheel is the tool for transferring a line through the tracing paper.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I have no idea what you mean but I will check it out Mike.

[@imautuber]

Have you considered that the bend at the end of the station under the incline may of once had a passing loop that was removed by the permanent way gang as it was no longer operationally needed any more and so the line was terminated at that end of the platform and so you could model the area there as a space no longer used but still containing remnants of the track and associated equipment, eg, the odd sleeper still in situation and sleeper imprints left in a weed riddled ballast.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I have spent hours on this one and loads of options too. I’m trying for a narrow feel to the approach without the farm over bridge being too long.

[@oceanfroggie]

Excellent as ever

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks OF.

[@davidsheriff8989]

Great stuff as always....I like your connecting the dots lol...you're also a bit of a live wire...lol

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David I do my best to entertain as well as amuse! Regards Charlie

[@martinworrall5888]

A very enjoyable vlog Charlie 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Martin, I’m so pleased to have you onboard.

[@martinworrall5888]

@@ChadwickModelRailway glad to be there until you get all technical and fry my brain haha 😂

[@fermoyroadjunction3814]

Very good and interesting. You have come a long way from Chadwick TMD. I am only at converting the loft stage to make layout number three.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Good luck with your project FRJ. Regards Charlie.

[@bryanlane62]

Thanks Charlie, progressing well now. I like those small clamps you used to hold the polystyrene blocks in place while the glue dried - is there a link below for them ? I wonder if it may have been easier to have cut the tracing paper along the curve and the run around it’s edge with a pencil ? Like you, I find Copydex great for sticking track and trackbed down (a tip I got From you in the first place). Much easier to lift the trackbed or track up when things go wrong as they occasionally do, or like you say, if you change your mind about something ! Looking forward to the next instalment in two weeks time.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bryan, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. I think I bought those clamps from squirestools.com. I must confess they are very useful, you can’t have enough of them. Regards Charlie