Building a Fiddle Yard at Chadwick Model Railway | 117.

[@zodzod9378]

Bloody great mate that was Railway porn at its best ! lol loved it giving me more ideas thanks Charlie ! John from Chichester.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s comments such as yours John, that make it worthwhile. Regards Charlie.

[@kenshores9900]

Railway porn! Great expression and will have to remember that one.

[@zodzod9378]

@@kenshores9900 Well it was and good old carlie comes up trumps you need in depth footage and an explanation gave me so much scope when i build mine and start my chanel John from Chichester. Thanks

[@kenshores9900]

@@zodzod9378 That is so true. Look forward to seeing your adventures as well.

[@georgecohen1023]

What a lovely chap you are thank you for your info george

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@davidluck4608]

“RADIO SPARES” have always provided Quality components from the early days of aiding folk in building their own RADIOS. I have two of their engineers tool cases from when I worked in the ELECTRONIC ALARM INDUSTRY😇

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, David, a true quality supplier. Regards, Charlie.

[@mmsmits2868]

Clean wiring, whether on a model railroad or in a house, is absolutely vital. Same goes for plumbing, although, you know, model railroad tend to not have a lot of that. There's nothing better than properly labeled, routed and connected wire, and you deserve a trophy for yours!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

All I can do is to try to inspire others MM. That’s reward enough. Regards Charlie

[@joshrussell4081]

always love your videos Charlie, you are the David Attenborough of model railways

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Stop it Josh, you make me blush.

[@IamRobotMonkey]

Don't be ridiculous, Josh. David Attenborough wishes he was Charlie.

[@paulroberts9704]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 keep up the good work David sorry Charlie

[@iangerahty3422]

Inspiring and instructive to modellers young to not so young. Thanks 🙏

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind Ian

[@iangerahty3422]

@@ChadwickModelRailway not at all. We 1958 vintage bottles have to give recognition where it is due. There’s some good youngsters out there all over the world as well as some even less young than we are.

[@trainman1449]

thank you your videos are so informative and help the community so much.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind Train man.

[@evanmoore7271]

certainly has come a long way since the old Chadwick TMD days, I've been watching from the beginning and boy has the layout changed. great work as always.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Evan, you’re too kind.

[@patmccarthy1624]

Charlie, this is master class on preparation, installation, and wiring of turnouts (points)! I will run this several more times before I start laying my track in the next couple of weeks. Great inspiration, and thank you for sharing your expertise; I always get tons of information from your videos, but this one is a gold mine! Bravo!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Pat, you’re far too kind. Regards Charlie

[@davidluck4608]

So nice to see cables clearly “marked - up” which aids when fault finding😇

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, David, and when you get a snag, it will be in the years time, and you couldn’t remember how you wired it, the first place. Regards, Charlie.

[@VNWas]

Thanks once again Charlie. The fiddle yard looks great all laid out. Cheers Warren

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@TomScrut]

I chuckled at this when you got the underlay out, I am currently building a layout and by coincidence I am using that exact stuff. I bought 2 packs to do our bathroom and have ended up stealing it to do my layout. I have found it's very vulnerable to bumps and heat but I am happy with it compared to the cost of cork.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Now I’m starting to worry Tom, regarding the bumps and heat! Regards Charlie

[@TomScrut]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I say bumps as in if you knock it or lean too hard on it, not a bumpy surface. For example if I lean over with my elbows on the surface. I have found getting an off cut and putting it under these areas help if there is somewhere you're leaning a lot, it only marks the top layer then it seems Heat wise it's just I made the mistake of turning track upside down on it and soldering some wire to the bottom and it marked it. As long as you don't expose it to metal you're soldering I don't think heat will be an issue. I'd not solder droppers on after laying the track though. Or knocking it with track ends. I aren't concerned as I'll be ballasting etc where it is in due course anyway.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tom, that’s reassuring.

[@hwebster5087]

Another first class video. Thank you for the time you put into the build and more importantly the time you put into the video production and the clear understandably way you put every video together . Howard (South Devon Railway)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Howard, you’re too kind. Regards Charlie

[@paulhowes8756]

Thanks Charlie its good to see such progress. Something I learnt after my long fiddle yard was created was that B&Q sell ally channel about 15.5 mm wide in a long length. It can be used instead of the track setter for long lengths of straight track by simply dropping it between the track on OO both code 75 and code 100. That way you can get very straight runs of track. A 2 or 3 metre run and another one split 1/3 & 2/3 will give you many options for straight runs. Keep them coming , can't wait to see whole fiddle yard completed with both helixes.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s a great tip Paul. However, please let me know is it metal or plastic this track-set piece?

[@paulhowes8756]

@@ChadwickModelRailway its a ally metal channel. You will find it in the section where they stock steel and alloy lengths of flat channel or angle

[@Terkzorr]

It's amazing to see that your channel grew so much that people who enjoy your videos decide to support your work in different ways. Money donations, Gary's curves, Dave's motors, David's track planning help... This is the kind of content that I remember *YOU* Tube for back in 2005-2007 before it went down the track of becoming filled with thousands of talentless corporate sellouts that put 30 ads into their 2 minute cat videos. YT could definitely need more content creators like you. 🤗

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Terkzorr. I am amazed that folks enjoy the channel so much. I’m truly humbled. Regards Charlie.

[@johnpriestley3714]

Hi Charlie, I am 78 and had similar problems earlier in the year with two duck unders so currently I redesigned my whole layout resulting in some new sections. My layout was always fixed but now similar to yourself as you I have utilized some new 8ft boards. My curiosity is you mention cutting the rails short at connection and inserting joining section. No having had to do this before will you be covering this in a future video. All your videos are seen with great interest thanks again. Keep up the good work

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi John, yes I will cover how I intend to join my board together in a couple of weeks time. Regards Charlie

[@leestoddart7014]

What a neat job Charlie. Your attention to getting all of those points laid so cleanly does produce a great result I certainly give you extra points for neat wiring. Interesting that you brought all the controls and connections up to the surface of the board - I'd not thought of that but it obviously does make sense on this storage level and will make trouble shooting easier. Thanks for the name checks, I have to say I've really enjoyed the work on helping you get the most from your storage level.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Lee, but let’s not lose sight of the fact that a lot of this credit is due to you. Regards Charlie

[@ghl3488]

Thanks again Charlie, a lovely way to spend a Friday evening. There was a time though when I would.......................Regards Gareth

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Gareth. Regards Charlie

[@barrywest8944]

Well done Charlie, you inspire me, I’m still constantly taking my track up and changing it around, then I don’t like it and change it again.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Good for you Barry, at least it will be right.

[@TATICMOOR]

Excellent explained fiddle yard point end board Charlie. I like how you have it all laid out with the wiring, point motors, and the controller units etc. It may look like a multi motorway lane junction, but you can physically see the on and off (power) slip roads and sub route lanes (point motors, terminal blocks and controllers) going to there respective destinations (yes you can use that analogy. Like the old saying K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) not the US rock band or Knights In Satan's Service, LOL. A great tutorial not just for the laying of the tracks, points and motors, but for also showing how to keep your underboard connections neat and tidy to follow.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment John, I'm most grateful. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@jimsmoter4510]

Great job Charlie . You explain everything so clearly , thanks ..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@axelaldenhoven902]

Dear Mr. Bishop, As always your Video was/ is a pleasure to see. I am watching your Tutorials since a couple of years and I love your work, kind of humor, way of explanation and your akkurat work. Thanx for sharing your ideas with us. Stay healthy and don’t worry about your age. In Germany we say: you are just as old like you feel! So it may differ by daytime 😂 Greetings from Herdecke PS Sorry for my bad English, due to COVID the practice is quite rare...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment Axel. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@ianstrachan7668]

62? A mere baby!! We (the gaffer) decided to down-size 4 years ago as I approached 65. Now almost 68, I am in the early days of building a layout...the first in 50 years. Firstly, I had to build 2 large sheds...one for the layout and utility room (incl WC - old age doesn't come alone); and a second for the storage. Both heated. The info you provide is invaluable....so thank you once again. About to lay my first Peco point....here's hoping lol.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s comments such as yours Ian that make it worthwhile. Good luck with your adventure. Regards Charlie.

[@RanmoreCommonRailway]

I'm 54, and i'm learning more than I bargained for! :)

[@circleofthewolfairsoft7419]

I just started the hobby and you have cleared up so much, I seen the green boxes and was wondering what they were. Now I know a tortoise, I am following along your series, and learning alot along the way. I knew i wanted to start this hobby, and I knew how to make dioramas but now to put them together and stay proportion. Now to start putting everything together, you cleared up my questions on what type of track to use. I'm going with flex track because of the scenes, around the 1930's to the 1960's. I have the room so I might go through a wall and make a warzone area. Still in concept stages, but it is going to be a five year journey. Thanks from a New Canadian viewer.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great idea, but it’s all in the planning.

[@redbank542]

Well done Charlie. Good info there. Only 62? 😁 5 years behind me. My current problem is getting deliveries from the UK to Australia. I picked up a Hornby Duchess of Sutherland for a bargain price from eBay. It’s nearly 50 yrs old and I knew it would need a couple of buffers that are missing and smoke deflectors. Can’t get them here, but I did find them at Peters Spares in the UK. The total cost is about £12. However... with postage, the cost is approximately £30. (These items would fit in a tea bag) This is another example of how the pandemic is affecting overseas postage rates. Lack of international travel by air has blown out the cost of freight. Resorting to manufacturing my own from plasticard. Such is life!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

At least your are able to get pleasure from the hobby in these dark times.

[@tonyslight826]

Charlie your bloody marvel at at wiring and electronics your naval service put you in good stead .I struggle at it but muddle through I don't use polarity switches just isolated fishplates' at the frogs ,am i on borrowed time or just got lucky i have had no trouble so far I'm dcc most point are electro points the other's are insulfrog .another great video Charlie thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you find the videos interesting Tony. Regards Charlie

[@ChrisMarshallUS]

Thank you for another great video, love seeing the modules coming together for the layout. When you look at the underneath of that board it looks so complex but as you said with proper labeling and care when adding the different components it isn't really that bad.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

I remember you mentioning those terminal blocks and I got some myself. I have used them for my lighting with the ferrell connections and they are excellent so thank you....................Cheers Kev

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@mgnoodle2589]

What are the terminal blocks used for?

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening Charlie. First of all I hope all of your family are well? Charlie this is becoming some fantastic layout of what I can only describe as absolutely brilliant. Your videos are very informative with lots of excellent tips and advice 👍🏻 Can't wait to seem some diesel hydraulics trundling round that helix and out into the open science area over the viaduct and into the station. Have a lovely safe weekend cheers Stevie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Stevie, you’re far too kind. Regards Charlie

[@adamroberts1738]

Looking good Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Adam

[@andrewpndavies]

Really good video. Thank you. So much to learn!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@jedlahaye4765]

Great video Charlie, being 62 shouldn't hold you back, my two girls, 12and 10 keep me on track so to speak, and I am nearly 69,so keep well and safe, your wiring is a work of art

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Jed, you’re too kind mate

[@briansmith9946]

Beautifully done Charlie! I wish I had the patience to execute my wiring as neatly as you do. In my hidden sections I deliberately used the Gaugemaster surface mounted Soleniods; for three reasons: 1. Cheap but reliable. 2. Quick and easy installation. 3. The 'clack, clack, clack' gives me a degree of assurance that the route has set! Quite the opposite to your wish for silent point operation, but it's just one of my little peccadilloes ...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Each to our own Chris but I did have to Google peccadilloes! Regards Charlie.

[@terryblackman6217]

Very nice neat job. Great video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Terry, regards Charlie

[@steunsworth8051]

Brilliant as usual Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@stephenriley9084]

Charlie, Crystal clear! A great presentation. Regards Stephen.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Stephen, you’re too kind.

[@martinwelsford1353]

Informative and very well presented as usual Charlie. The trackside shot of trackwork looked very impressive. Interesting to reflect how things have changed over the years. Electronic functionality can mimic how things are done on the big network but you need a deep pocket today to achieve it. Happily our hobby can serve us at every level.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@willp358]

Charlie, that's absolutely awesome and as ever really well filmed and demonstrated. When you do your wiring it's always a work of art and well worth the effort instead of having a tiffies tangle. Looking forward to the next installment..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Will, you’re too kind.

[@anthonybarrass9990]

Great Video Charlie, Over the last month I have been binge watching your videos and now I have decided to change my very flat 2d layout to add to height to it. I love watching your videos and get great inspiration from them all. Keep up the great work.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Anthony, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel.

[@TheTrainFreak]

Hi Charlie! I prefer Tortoise Switch Machines as well and that is what I use on my layout with NCE's Switch 8 MK2 since I use NCE. Circuitron also has a Smail Switch Machine that does the same thing but with built in decoders however the cost isn't worth going to those yet. You did a very good job having all the wiring and electronics in a neat and orderly fashion which really helps for troubleshooting. Thanks for sharing! - Jason

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Jason.

[@peterfarrington3702]

Hi Charlie, I have to admit I also used Anyrail to design my baseboard layout, albeit after trying a number of other software's that only confused me. I do agree it a great piece of design software, what it is very useful for is trying out various changes to the layout to see it it looks right before actually ripping out your previous hard work. I wasn't aware of the Tortoise point motors until after I had plumbed for DCC Concepts Omega point motors, these work just the same but you don't have to solder any connections as they are all pressure clamped by little levers, everything else is the same as the Tortoise as they can be used on analogue or DCC. A very tidy construction, it's a credit to you for your forward planning.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so Peter. As an aside, at least your DCC concepts Motors have a lifetime guarantee. Regards Charlie

[@michaelmaddock2107]

What a fantastic informative video will definitely watch more

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s great to have you on-board Michael. Regards Charlie

[@tiger175]

I understand why some people are seen as nerds when it comes to building model railways. What I'm realising now is I'm becoming one too! Extremley interesting stuff.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Hugh I’m so pleased you enjoyed it regards Charlie, another nerd.

[@tail_lamp7538]

Always look forward to your videos Charlie - informative and interesting. Thanks for putting them together.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind Chris, thank you, regards Charlie

[@roncarter5532]

Impressive wiring Charlie. Looking forward to watching the layout take shape.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ron, regards Charlie.

[@miketreehouse]

Charlie's wife exists! I always assumed she was like Arthur Daley's wife or Mrs Mainwaring from Dad's Army, someone you heard about but never got any confirmation she existed. Great video as usual, and while I'm sure the wiring makes a lot of sense when you're putting it together, it's trying to decypher it in a few years time that's the challenge!

[@jyvben1520]

could add some short info on each board, like write the number of track big on the underside

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I do make paper notes too gentlemen.

[@oswestryroadtmd4850]

Thank you for that Charlie, When I replace any of my points I might use your method in future. All the best Tom

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@onnomulder9775]

Great update again Charlie!! Thanks for sharing. BTW: If there is a knock on the door ... ... don't open it! Cheers Onno.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for the advice Onno!

[@terrylove3247]

Yet another fab video. I really like your vids because they are intersting, instructive and at the same time funny in places. Can I just point out a couple of things that might be useful? When stripping the wires just strip enough so that the insulation is up to but not touching the rails. I say this because when showing us the connecting of the stock rail to the blade you put both red and black wires down the same hole and to me you left just enough bare wire to possibly short out when together in the hole. Another point, no pun intended, when wiring the point motors I find it easier to solder short lengths to the motor and terminate the other end into choc blocks like you did with the accessory decoders and the block detectors so that any alterations needed is easier. Looking forward very much to the next instalment.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Fair points Terry and duly noted. I must confess the cabling to the point motors has never been a problem but .... never say never. Regards Charlie

[@johna.dawson709]

great video update..looking forward to the next one.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John, you’re too kind.

[@simonderry697]

Pure class, and with a touch of humour, another epic video, 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind Simon.

[@mikeking2539]

Wow just looked for the RS 382-2847 wire strippers. Costly aren't they? "What could possibly go wrong?" love when you say this, and when a caption comes up on screen saying what did go wrong,

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel Mike.

[@mannyfernandez2921]

Nice update Charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Manny

[@robertlewis7237]

THANK YOU FOR VIDEO

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re most welcome Robert. Regards Charlie

[@edwardwaltonbespoke5817]

Great Charlie, thank you! 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re welcome Edward.

[@kennedygauger4680]

Charlie, my question about labels was premature. I saw the link. Thanks again for a great video. Sincerely, Kennedy

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great, regards Charlie.

[@smallrails6831]

Love your videos. Hi from NZ

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so “small rails”. Regards, Charlie

[@1952TonyC]

Thank you Charlie. You make me almost want to start from scratch. ‘Almost’. I just wish I had seen your stream of videos before starting on my model. For one thing I’d have made the boards movable so as to not have to keep working underneath them. 🤨

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I have too many healing scars on my head to go though that if I can avoid it. I wear a hat if I’m under the main board. Point motors are sharp! Regards Charlie.

[@patmcdermott4832]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Cycling helmets are good for that purpose, Charlie. I don't know what "hat" you wear but cycling helmets are quite slimline leaving more headroom. Another quality video & skilled model building. Keep well!!

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Hi Charlie. I like Larry Puckett's version of modifying the electrofrog points by cutting either side of the frog and, leaving the two jumper wires in situ. This made the fitting of plastic isolators on the frog rails redundant plus, if your points need to be next to a curve, means you can solder the rails so you get a better transition. Personally, I much prefer the MegaPoints Controller methodology for point control and Mimic Panel control. Each to their own, though.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Gonads, I’ll check out Larry’s.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Excellent work, sir. And well-executed.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@simongidley3889]

Hi Charlie! Loving the videos after ive just come back into the hobby this year since my childhood. Being 29 i love your videos and just thought id let you know you are reaching too the younger generation of modelers! Watched you on the Peco videos the other night haha that was a surprise to see your face!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoy my channel Simon. Regards Charlie

[@jimhoffmann5175]

Looks good Charlie, moving right along.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jim

[@toddjarman542]

Nice one Charlie coming along nicely

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Todd, regards Charlie.

[@dallasthomas9298]

Excellent video Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks DT. Regards Charlie

[@TheSonofruss]

Yes a holiday and a Chadwick video looking good so far Charley

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment TheSonofruss. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@onkyonky4740]

Thanks Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re most welcome.

[@martinstephens7618]

She's a beautiful layout mate, loving the channel. Such an inspiration for the layout I am starting to prepare for building.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@eugeniomarins2936]

Dear Sir, The whole idea of me being younger than thou was just upended @6:50, with the Judo-Karate lift! I am being definitely decieved by the disconcerting time me hair is taking to go white. Cheers!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Give it time EM

[@DAVIDJGLOVER1952]

That's looking superb Charlie. Great work. Regarding the comment about UV stability of Polystyrene Foam, unless the layout is outside it's unlikely to be a problem. Firstly, glass (as in windows) blocks UVB and UVC rays, which is why you can't get a Suntan under glass! Secondly, in most cases the foam will be covered in scenics i.e Ballast and Grass etc. so won't be exposed anyway. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Dave and your advice regarding UV light, is much appreciated. Regards Charlie.

[@miketreehouse]

If you can't get a suntan through glass, do you know what they make the tubes out of on a sunbed? I've heard that before, but wondered about sunbeds...

[@DAVIDJGLOVER1952]

@@miketreehouse Yes, only specialist glass that is designed to pass UVa, UVb and UVc rays is used in Sunbed Lamps. Normal window glass does not pass the band of UV required for tanning.

[@kenshores9900]

Charlie: I don’t have that level of imagination either. Looking really good. Still learning new tricks from you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@modeltrainstipsandtutorials]

Nice one Charlie - as always. My fiddle yard is awaiting a delivery of Peco points so is only 80% done. Helix kits have arrived and I purchased the underlay as you have - looks good to me. Previously used 6mm Depron for the yard but will use this underlay for future projects as well as for the helixes. Have cut the sections for the helixes and now have to glue them into place. Keep up the good work.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that my endeavours have been useful Peter. Regards Charlie

[@andrewstevenson5449]

Beautifully done. I wouldn't worry about the foam underlay degrading: you'll be rebuilding the layout before that happens. 😂 I know from personal experience that Peco foam underlay degrades and virtually dissolves to dust after 30 years on the layout.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think that it will see me out Andrew!

[@johnstephens649]

Another excellent and enjoyable video. Guess you will be covering how the track go across joints in the boards at a later date? Not got the room or set-up for a helix but has changed my ideas for my fiddle yard from straight sidings to a reversing loop with sidings within which Anyrail says will work with some interesting power feeds and switching needed!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it John.

[@peterkazmierczak7273]

An excellent explanation of the Tortoise, Charlie, and all the (very neat) wiring. I'm afraid my mind isn't wired into using point motors; I just use push/pull rods to operate my turnouts.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Each to our own Peter, as long as we get our fix of enjoyment. Regards Charlie

[@eastmidlandparkway6267]

Hi Charlie just been catching up with your latest videos and more interesting and informative content the fiddle yard and helix are coming on-great and chadwick will look amazing when it is all connected all your hard work is paying off I have also ordered a few things for Beighton Parkway like scenic buildings and another back scene I managed to install coach lighting into one of my coaches then Covid-19 put pay to anything else today is my first day that I have stayed awake enough so I put chadwick on tv and to get back to a little normality I haven’t had the energy to even pick up my dcc controller so looking at chadwick is a step in the right direction take care Charlie keep safe what ever tier your in after lockdown see you in your next installment Best wishes Kev

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s heartwarming comments such as yours Kev, that make it all worthwhile. Regards Charlie

[@nickbishop6784]

Another great update Charlie, Progressing really well. Keep up the good work and look forward to the next video Nick Australia

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Nick, regards Charlie

[@davidcurrie8429]

Hi Charlie, Another great video. I must compliment you on the excellent cabling and wiring of your fiddle yard baseboard, I take it you have also made notes to go with it? All the extra care hard work will hopefully pay off and give you many years of trouble free running. Looking forward to the next instalment. Kind regards, David.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, what a heartwarming comment.

[@davidcook380]

Great Work Charlie Fantastic Video Regards David

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@daviemaclean61]

A spritely 62 Charlie! I think we all like to think we're capable of a spot of joinery to make up baseboards, but if you have the set up for it, I definitely think the modular set up you have takes a lot of the "strain" out of it. Very neat result. Cheers

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Davie, it’s great to have you onside.

[@SabotsLibres]

Looking good Charlie - it's all coming on nicely. I understand your 'fire alarm battery' description - the old PP3 now a 6LR61...for me it's my guitar battery :) Things used to be simpler!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Timothy, regards Charlie

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Great update Charlie. One thought - the FY is pretty low off the floor - hope you are putting in a block and tackle - just in case the "old knees" decide not to play - lol. Seriously video was up to your usual high standard. Cheers Euan

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@stonehartfloydfan]

haha sounds just like when my wife comes out to my workshop Charlie.... great video by the way and very tidy wire work, warms my engineers heart to see it as rats nests make me shudder... Final note I am 46 and I have no intention of selling this house ever, well that is the plan, I have a 5m by 4m space to build my layout in but I suspect I should try and make some of it modular just in case.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@stonehartfloydfan]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Always do mate

[@wamgoc]

Nice and tidy Charlie! great job!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks buddy.

[@joserico3852]

Thanks, Sir, awesome.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jose.

[@buildingtheelrstepbystep9607]

Another top video mate.....enjoying watching the progress, the block detection is perking my interest most definetly! Will be researching that further. Looking forward to the next one 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you find the video is useful mate. Regards Charlie

[@pen-gos7321]

I would like recommend the DCC Concepts Cobalt ip point motors which require no soldering and come with a vibration pad, they really are superb. Also check out the Megapoints controllers system for point control which is easy to install and uses less wires. Great video Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m a Tortoise guy myself but there are great products on the market.

[@SammoKarm]

I use an 8 pin socket to plug onto the male connectors, adds to the expense, but prevents heat from penetrating the machine.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I do like them Sam but they are so overpriced.

[@josefbuckland]

SUPER VID AS ALWAYS I plan on sliding a nice set of green and red at the start of each line for easy visual representation of which line is active as opposed to signals practicality is always cool. That’s a posh fiddleyard I reckon I might just slap some Hornby surface mounts on if I ever have Chadwick lolly. Those cables are screaming for you investing in a cable comb otherwise top notch watch!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great point about the cable comb. Do you have a link Josef?

[@josefbuckland]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I have it in a picture on my you tube Channel just KZbin Josef Hi-Fi cable. Anyways that’s larger scale but with so many owning 3D printers etc. It would be a snap to make but it’s a small scale and probably would not warrant the concern but between you and me I think it’s only years away before a company like Hornby reintroduce DCC in an even easier plug and play way you can see it now plugging points into a cat 6 like cable however apart from the point motor you have signals semaphores and other actions but in a very module way. I know it’s not for the purists but I think there is still much simplification to be had railroadaster while functional is clumsy and SO DATED but who knows what the future might hold either way still aiming to get the first in my series of my model railway underway early this year but will be nothing as amazing as yours you have set the benchmark and made my life easier as. Ow I don’t have to search through hundreds of vintage 60,70,80s railway magazines for ways to do something’s. Anyways always stay safe and see you at the next one. FULL STEAM AHEAD LOL

[@richardwillcox3571]

well up to Girl guide standards Charlie. You qualify for your neat and tidy badge.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Richard, but I was a Boy Scout actually. Regards Charlie. Dib dib

[@donsharpe5786]

Hi Charlie. There is a risk of UV degradation of xps, but inside the house the risks are low due to low UV levels. They would increase if you left your xps outside exposed to sunlight or if, for some unknown reason, you decided on a sun bed into the room.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for the advice Don, I’ll cancel the sun bed.

[@durbangardencity9388]

Expected to see a big pile of track lol Great to see it put to use. Looking fantastic. Im still busy, Ive been installing cobalt ip point motors in favour of meggapoints. my video will be out before christmas.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yours is next time! Stay tuned mate.

[@davemason2667]

Charlie's on good excuse for a brew , another very informative video

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Two sugars please.

[@keithshayle123]

Great work as always... You clearly always wanted to be an electrician!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I was, on helicopters a long time ago.

[@cliveking9775]

Great informative video Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Clive, you’re too kind

[@lizziewyatt219]

Charlie try a 4inch roller, when gluing down the underlay, with a strong PVA water mix, much quicker and even job than Paintbrush and no glue ridges you get with undiluted and a brush

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Lizzie, I really didn’t want to water down the PVA for fear of the foam lifting. Actually didn’t take too long. Regards Charlie

[@danbateman1646]

Great video again cheers Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Dan, regards Charlie

[@helius69]

just a thought: on the opposite of the last point, where you have installed the gizmos, you could put some sidings to store locos (thereby changing the last point to single or double slip).

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I take your point but my spare locos will be in the loco shed.

[@bartoncessna1]

Hello Mrs Charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi BC1

[@nickbishop6784]

Great update Charlie Nick Australia

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Nick, but shouldn’t you be in bed by now! Regards Charlie

[@SuperRobertwillis]

Great vlog mate you’re so clever Charlie I couldn’t do that to save my life 😂😂😂😂❤️

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Just go for it and keep your fingers crossed Robert.