Managing Inclines and Layout Update at Chadwick Model Railway | 123.

[@MarkTheVicar]

Be careful crouching in a helix, the last time I did it my wife turned the power on and when I got out it was 1967.

[@BerlinCardYard]

😂

[@edwarwick8790]

I would love to go back to 1967... very happy memories.....

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I did say, don’t try this at home!

[@nigelericogden3200]

😁 Now I’m definitely building a helix ... I knew there had to be a way out of this mess ...

[@flyboy2610]

September 5, 1967 was my first day of kindergarten. (September 4 was Labor Day.)

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

Its the intellectual honesty that sets this channel apart. Its not all roses and bonbons. When there is a mistake, which happens to all of us, it isn't hidden, rather it is offered up for learning. Well done Charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so. As they say, honesty is the best policy. Regards Charlie

[@jhbluestar]

Wow, you really are my fav Model Railway channel. I am a retired contractor and building insp for HUD, (for anyone that doesnt reconize the name it is for the, Dept of Housing and Urban Development out of Washington DC USA), and I simply cannot get enough of your videos. I could listen to you and watch you build for hours which is great because that is exactly what I have been doing! You truly are FANTASTIC! Well done my friend!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@domniven]

There is definitely a lot of skill and engineering involved in model railways that people don't realise. Your set up is impressive Charlie, I enjoy videos as I am learning a lot

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@michaelpowell3980]

at 7:10, suddenly I had a vision of you popping out of the middle of the helix and singing 'Happy Birthday, Mr President'. I cannot unsee this.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I dread to think what I’m wearing Michael.

[@brucehart706]

Oh Michael, did you have to put that image into my head?

[@VNWas]

Thanks Charlie. An engineering marvel, Brunel would be proud!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Only if it lasts the test of time Warren.

[@JPoulAndersson]

Good old Isambard would indeed have appreciated the thoroughness behind this design👍🏻

[@B16Kev]

The sweeping track from the helix to the viaduct looks fantastic. Well done Charlie 👍🏽👍🏽

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kevin, you’re too kind mate.

[@christrickett3291]

I wasn't inclined to watch this at first but as my interest in the technical side gradually climbed, I decided to watch it. To a degree, an excellent video, can be appreciated on different levels.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@RobA500]

Fantastic piece of construction. Trains will look great snaking their way up the hill.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you approve of the plan Rob. Regards Charlie

[@davidgriffith8292]

Hurrah. It’s Friday. I’ve finally finished work for the day and get to sit back with a cup of coffee and get my weekly fix of Charlie and the amazing Chadwick. It’s somewhat reminiscent of finishing school on a Friday and sitting down at 5 past 5 to watch Crackerjack! Great efforts and work there Charlie - nice run to/from the helix.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, you’re too kind.

[@timsully8958]

Fantastic to see the helix issue was solved in the end! That area will look great with those nice sweeping long curves 😎

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@patmccarthy1624]

Well done, Charlie. That inclinometer is a great piece of equipment! Can't wait for your next episode! Thanks!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@strobelightaudio]

a shim at the right incline and a cheap level should do the trick, unless you want to know what the incline was.

[@joevalentine2048]

Congratulations on the perseverance it took to solve the problem. You took the blows and saw it through and did it your way. See you in a couple of weeks.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Joe, and thanks for your support too. Regards Charlie

[@katemonster0819]

Charlie - I recently got back into model trains after many years away; because my 9 year old son is showing interest in it. Thank you for all of these videos - they have refreshed my brain better than any other out there. While our layout will be 4'x8' and DC only, a ton of your tips and how to information will be utilized. Thank you again from someone across the pond.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you found the video is interesting and it will be of use to your son. Regards Charlie

[@daviemaclean61]

In the words of Project Binky - "make the noise"! Nice new toy Charlie and it's good that it showed up the error in the helix before you got any further on. And possibly consigned what turned out to be perfectly good locos to the scrap heap. It has probably paid for itself already in that regard. Having seen the amount of engineering you've put into this helix I now realise mine was doomed to failure from the start, but we live and learn! Cheers

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@cogidubnus1953]

Thanks Charlie...aside from all else, you're certainly helping to make lockdown more bearable!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

We will get through these tough times mate. Regards Charlie

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

I enjoy your work! Thank you!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, regards Charlie

[@andrewpalm2103]

Isn't it amazing how some solid data can reveal the source of a problem and also explain the poor results from previous attempts at a solution? Well done, Charilie! You have beautifully illustrated a situation that happens countless times in industry (and unfortunately government, as well). Guess you won't need a helper district after all. Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video and the lessons and I have learned. Regards Charlie

[@mindthegap636]

Excellent, the helix is a piece of art in itself, I wouldn't cover it up too much.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A fair point mate.

[@stevieh7292]

Looks like a good milestone for the new levels. Top work!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Stevie I’m so pleased you found it interesting

[@cranefly23]

Nicely done, Charlie. I really enjoy watching you solve these problems as they appear.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sometimes Perry, I wish I had such enthusiasm!

[@szabados1980]

Yes, it's great to see the progress you're making. Even if I'm behind with watching. 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m sure that you will soon catch up GS.

[@jolliemark6294]

The curves look so nice now...thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you like them JO. Regards Charlie

[@simonderry697]

Those sweeping curves will look great, another brilliant video Charlie, 👍👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Simon, you’re too kind

[@SouthBrooklynRR]

I purchased that tool awhile ago and it was a life saver for me. Good stuff I am glad that it worked out for you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It was truly a game changer mate. Regards Charlie

[@paulcookson5005]

Absolutely fantastic to see the helix connected and trains running onto the main layout. Really looking forward to the next video now

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie

[@thelibrarian46]

The digital spirit level looks like a very useful device. I think your layout will look really exciting with the line doing down to the tunnel, as well as the incline up to Barnstable Station.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@petergarton5629]

Absolutely brilliant. Brilliant that you found the problem, you couldn't see it. Keep the good work up.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@davidstokes8441]

The lesson has been learned - make sure the first turn of the helix is "perfect" before mucking about with "adjustments" to the track or mods to the locos. Thank you again Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

These things are only obvious obvious with hindsight David

[@davidstokes8441]

@@ChadwickModelRailway How true Charlie. I've built two helices on two layouts and each time I forgot this lesson to my utter anguish.

[@johnstephens649]

Looking great Charlie. Helix is now really feeling part of the layout.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@rickn8115]

Another great video. Your production is always top notch and I really like the videos where you actually build something and get the trains rolling on the new structure. That helix is a work of art!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Rick, you’re too kind.

[@robot7759]

Excellent solution & construction. Nifty little device, the digital spirit level 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@davidyeates8894]

Great job, Charlie. I’m so glad you got the helix sorted out before it was too late.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, but now it’s the rolling stock that needs to be tested. Regards Charlie

[@barleyvalengaugemodelrailw3694]

I absolutely love your videos and have been binge watching them in my spare time this lockdown. Thank You

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found them useful.

[@charlie1872]

Well done Charlie and those smooth curved tracks leading to your viaduct look superb

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Charlie. Regards Charlie

[@WarcleanePro]

Great start to the weekend! Cheers Charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@briansmith9946]

I agree Charlie, the sweeping curves coming off the Helix look quite attractive! The care you've taken getting the gradients as 'slight' as possible will certainly pay off in reliable running in future.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Brian, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. I must confess I am rather pleased with those curves too.Regards Charlie

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Hi Charlie , the extra loop has done the trick

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, fingers crossed.

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

"that'll be the wife then".... makes a change from "that'll be the phone then" :) - Charlie, again a fantastic and informative video, delivered in an entertaining way. This helix is taking Chadwick to new heights.... (I'll get my coat :) )

[@jyvben1520]

Malcolm has left the station ... ;-)

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

@@jyvben1520 Nice one :-)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@TheDaf95xf]

Afternoon Charlie. That is impressive now 👍🏻 Inky saw Falcon once at Cardiff Canton shed in the 70s. Really good powerful lovely locomotive. Have a nice weekend cheers as always Stevie 😎

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Steve. Sadly, in its contract falcon was forbidden to be preserved. What a disaster. Regards Charlie

[@darrylmeredith7895]

Hey Charlie - congrats on getting the helix operational - you're a legend! Looking forward to seeing the development of the station and scenics. Stay safe.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Darryl, l’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@tonyslight826]

Hi Charlie glad you got it sorted LOOKING GREAT Charlie glad you are winning with is very intricate project awesome .great video again.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tony, but it’s been an uphill struggle!

[@tonyslight826]

@@ChadwickModelRailway no pun intended lol

[@IamRobotMonkey]

Well done, Charlie! Although my gag reflex did kick in when you climbed inside the helix. I'm so clumsy and cack-handed if I did that I would impale my skull on a coach bolt and smash through the helix onto the floor! When I worked for a well-known DIY store, our resident house-broken chippie used to call MDF "Value Reformed Ham" lol

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@stephensheritagerailwaythe8776]

Hi Charlie I've really enjoyed todays video I'm glad you have sorted the helix out. I think it will look great when done

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Stephen, I’m so pleased that you have found the channel interesting.

[@willyoung4090]

Cheers Charlie you probablay just had a senior moment you get more of them the older you get lol!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sadly, that's true Will.

[@roystudds1944]

Amazing technology involved in getting where you are. The only saving grace I can think of is that the lessons you have learned from this helix will mean the other one is a dream of a job. Good luck. Roy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A dream job perhaps but it still could be a nightmare!

[@timbrennan4110]

glad to see you got it figured out

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tim, regards Charlie

[@barleyarrish]

Always a pleasure to watch your video's Charlie. When you stepped into the helix it reminded me of weeding in the garden with my back to Agave's... Owch! Your luck seems better than mine...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Life on the edge!

[@4everdc302]

Do like watching a British twist to the hobby on the other side of the pond🇨🇦.thanks Charlie. Lockdown here too.We been making locomotives out of the scrap box.🤪 Cheers.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes railway modelling brings a little light relief to these somewhat troubling times mate. Stay safe, regards Charlie

[@4everdc302]

@@ChadwickModelRailway 🚂✌

[@peterjones7673]

Very well done Charlie in getting this helix sorted, it's been fascinating watching it develop and seeing you conquer the problems you have encountered.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the journey so far Peter

[@mandbhomestead]

Charlie, that is coming along nicely. Looks awesome with the sweeping curves. The helix is always fun to watch the trains climb it and break to the new scene. I am glad you figured out the percentage of incline and were able to correct it. Cannot wait for the next part of the build and the scene work. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Ken, you’re too kind.

[@markellis6413]

The link line to the helix looks great with the sweeping curve. With the terminus station on the left and the through line to the helix disappearing into a tunnel on the right, it reminds me of Birmingham Moor Street...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you like the plan Mark. Regards Charlie

[@jfzproductions7907]

Charlie, congrats on the helix. Very nice job 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks JFZ, I’m pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@mattjackson8226]

Hi Charlie, great video as always. Really enjoy seeing how your layout is doing. It's all way beyond me but it's great to watch all the same. You set a great example for people in the hobby

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Matt. You’re too kind. Regards Charlie

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hi Charlie, that looked pretty easy... Lots of fiddling I am sure but you make it look so easy.. Looking good, cheers, Chris

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think sometimes, we always believe things are going to be harder than they really are. Regards Charlie

[@ldifalco2010]

This is looking awesome Charlie. Chadwick is going to be a first class railroad when complete!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@skyfall2360]

what a tremendous amount of work which i have to say is looking fantastic ,quite an epic setup this is turning into ,brilliant stuff ,hope your knee is appreciative ..great update many thanks,

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks skyfall, I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying the journey.

[@jedlahaye4765]

Another great video Charlie, fantastic progress, yes that level is just the berries, just keep safe and well, lockdown can be a trying time,hopefully we don't have to travel down that road again, thanks from down under

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Jed. It’s been a rough journey, regards Charlie

[@Blancos_Bricks]

Well done Charlie, Great to see you beating the helix gradient gremlins.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Blimey, they are difficult blighters.

[@railwayjade]

Thanks Charlie for the wonderful video. Keep well

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re most welcome Jade. Regards Charlie

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

A fine bit of scale civil engineering, the last episodes with the locos slipping made me anxious, but the easement is very satisfying to watch.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Can you imagine how I felt? Regards Charlie

[@PhilPage227]

Amazing to watch Charlie. Not only are you a genius at model railway construction you also have a Masters degree in percentages. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind Philip.

[@KevTheBusDriver]

Hello Charlie - I enjoyed this video - the curves from the helix are super. The driver of Falcon is waiting for a clear road and I'm waiting to hear those 2 Maybach engines lift those coaches up the gradient! Well done!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kev, I just need to fit that sound decoder.

[@haroldalexis4200]

Hello Charlie. Success well done. The mini level makes a difference in this height & carpentry format for the model railroad. Couplers are tricky due to their shanks sometimes annoying depending on the car body from the coaches. Well like the Chessie System old logo : "For Progress" your layout is working well I'm pleased , as for the half inch plywood or 1/4 inch hopefully you'll get a good quality soon. I know this lockdown is a headache. I'm backed up here in the states with a lot of other wood related & plastic projects. You're doing a fantastic job, happy modeling on the Chadwick & I'll keep watching as always.👏👏👏👏🚞🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Harold. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie

[@netbis-marek-duda]

Great video Charlie, I love your progress. Good luck and good health

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate and the same to you. Regards Charlie

[@zulu5282]

Comming along nicely Charlie Barnstaple Station is going to look 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I have my fingers crossed Mark. Regards Charlie

[@ace13166]

Hello from Canada and I always enjoy your videos. Awesome, glad to see that you figured out the helix issues, it was hard to watch the last few times when they couldn't make it to the top. I know you've put a lot of work and thought into that helix.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Michael. Fortunately we got there in the end, regards Charlie

[@samuelwheland4316]

Thank You for another educational and entertaining video Charlie. I hope things soon return to normal for You, take care and be safe.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Samuel, we all need our lives back. Regards Charlie

[@LittleWicketRailway]

Well done on getting it all working, I was starting to panic. You've reassured me that a helix is the way to go on my rebuild 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Just be very cautious, it’s not all plain sailing especially with rolling stock couplings. Regards Charlie

[@markfisher8206]

Full English breakfast, tea ,and a “ Chadwick video” great start to the day.You are right on about the curves very nice! Cheers Remember if you find yourself disassembling the wife’s furniture to get at the lumber you may have a problem!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A full English breakfast wow, those were the days! Cheers mark, regards Charlie

[@mick9885]

Morning Charlie, Nice job again, coming along nicely 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mick, and so pleased that you approve. Regards Charlie

[@chrisclark6192]

Hi Charlie. I'm so glad you have sorted out your problem with the helix. It's far better to sort it out now at this stage, as it would be very disappointing to see all your time and hard work go to waste. We are now seeing that all your efforts are starting to pay off. Keep up the good work. Cheers Chris.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

The journey is not over yet Chris. There is still a lot of trials to be done with various logos, trains, and couplings.

[@nigelericogden3200]

Thank you Charlie for sharing your experiences with us. The sweeping curves look majestic indeed.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@paullambart7370]

Hi Charlie, finding it difficult to think of any higher praise for your modelling, photography and presentation skills, this is absolutely gold dust, better than some of the rubbish on the BBC. Since we are all getting nostalgic this week, I think you would have been great on Blue Peter, although I haven’t seen any sticky back plastic on the layout. As some of the other people have said, don’t put yourself out too much on the new schedule, if anything, the lockdown is teaching us all to be patient. Well done Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Paul. You’re too kind, take care, regards Charlie

[@GBDT]

The helix and extension to the viaduct look great. All that hard work has paid off. As soon as you showed the new digital level I knew which you tube video you had watched! Confirmed by the 'vertical curve comment'. Although it is an N gauge layout it is still interesting. Cheers, George

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re dead right George, spotting it was a real lightbulb moment.

[@theengineshed359]

What a fantastic result Charlie! Those Hornby Pullmans make or break for most locos with their pick up arrangements behaving like handbrakes, fantastic to see the stock conquer the grade. I'm not looking forward to doing my 4 lane helix shortly but the digital level is certainly the way forward. Will look fantastic once the scenery is complete!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I do hope that you’re not using first, second, third and fourth radius curves. Regards Charlie

[@theengineshed359]

@@ChadwickModelRailway No not at all Charlie! What a terrifying thought 😂 My monstrosity will be using a minimum internal radius of 1600mm to 1800mm. Jason Woods "The escarpment" layout has set the standard for helix builds, so I think the bar has been set. Regards, Ben.

[@onnomulder9775]

Brilliant idea and great work too Charlie!! thanks again for sharing. Cheers Onno.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Onno, it’s great to have you on board mate

[@christopherallworth2514]

Amazing brilliance ~ well done!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Christopher you’re too kind, regards Charlie

[@exehavenharbour]

Hi Charlie, brilliant video as usual, I bought one of those percentage levels from Aldi, it also has an arm that levers out from the top which actually shows the gradient which was very helpful as I built my gradients. They all seem to work so far, so fingers crossed as I lay track up my last gradient all is good! Always like an interruption from Mrs Chadwick, Mrs Exehaven seems to be like a moth to a light bulb as soon as I start filming, anyway beautiful sweeping curves and I mean the layout! Cheers for now Charlie John

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment John. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and that your wife also interrupts your filming! Regards Charlie

[@tonypotts1644]

Wow, that's looking spectacular, great stuff. But, gosh, there weren't half a lot of ads during this episode.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so sorry about the advertisements Tony. I had planned one mid role ad. However Google clearly had other ideas. My deepest apologies.

[@craigruddlesdin9561]

Bloody brilliant can’t wait for the next update as always a pleasure watching the progression of your railway one day I’ll get to your stage of talent keep safe and keep up the good work much love Craig

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Craig.

[@assertivemayonaise]

It's coming along handsomely! Looking forward to seeing how it all looks once fitted :)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s a long journey, but we’re getting there. Regards Charlie

[@lesliedickinson198]

Its all coming along nicely and im learning quite a few tricks from it as it progresses especially with the electrics of it all, i do love that sweeping curve and im running it through my head now to fit something similar on to my embryonic railway. Keep up the good work Charlie 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@ashlybrown5341]

Fantastic video to watch grand bit of work

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ashly, regards Charlie

[@andydd8879]

Thank you for your amazing videos. I'm a beginner with this hobby. Was scared to get going but your videos have really helped me. I am finally able to scratch the itch of modelling my own railway.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Andy I'm so pleased that you found the channel useful. Regards Charlie

[@michaelh6064]

Hi Charlie, looking fantastic! You must be itching to get on with that scenic area. Those curves are going to look fantastic.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@phil36310]

Hi, Glad you found the flaw in the helix. 2% with this radius is still a challenge for the locos but obvious better. Success with the build ! Greetings.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes we got there in the end mate. Regards Charlie

[@kevingreen6924]

and again, i thoroughly enjoyed it. i look forward to the continuing story.don't stop.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@gendai3513]

Good to know that the test squeeze of a drill is universal.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s a strange habit that we all have. Regards Charlie

[@donaldlewis1836]

It certainly will be exciting how you will scenic all of that and disguise the helix!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Perhaps I should just throw a green blanket over it!

[@leschapman3268]

Thanks for another great video, my own railway is old and "completed". Much to the horror of my good lady wife you have inspired me to think about a stripdown and rebuild! As a side note my wife who has no or little interest in the hobby will watch your videos with me,and enjoys them! Keep it up! Stay Safe!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you both enjoy them Les. Stay safe, regards Charlie

[@keithshayle123]

I don't know what is says about me! But one of the most absorbing videos on KZbin I have watched!! A genuine sense of anticipation at seeing it working, and total admiration at your skills from the point of view of design execution and carpentry. One thing, have you given thought as to making the front side of the board wide enough for the necessary scenery as the track curves out the top of the helix, as it would seem to me, that quite a bit of woodworking will need to be done to create at least the frame for the 'nearside' of the cutting as the track disappears into the tunnel. If you follow what I'm saying that is. However given the enormous challenge you have given yourself when you embarked on this new plan for your layout, this issue will I'm sure not present any significant issues. When your wife said 'that looks dangerous' I wonder if she is referring to the dangerous enormity of the project your undertaking! 😉

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a great comment Keith. The trackbed for the track as it comes off the Helix is by no means the finished item. I can easily make it wider or more narrow to suit the landscape that I will build. I do hope this helps, regards Charlie

[@ChrisMarshallUS]

Glad that you were able to find the problem with the % raises that were causing the performance issues. Looking forward to seeing what happens next on the layout.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@robwilson3046]

It’s absolute genius Charlie & I agree with the comment Brunel would be proud of it.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@grimbomaesai8311]

charley i am really enjoying watching how you go about building your layout i also watch a aussie called Jason wood and evirate junction love all of your builds graham

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@thehobbyistden3720]

Whoa! I got too get one of those digital levels now!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

The link is in the "Show More" tab buddy.

[@Cowboy-in-a-Pink-Stetson]

Thank you Charlie, I did enjoy your video (as always). Just a little tip about using multiple track boards joined together. It is better to join them, - not where they attach to the bench work, but braced underneath between the joists. This way you avoid any kinks in the track where the boards join. Thanks again for all the work you put in to take us on your journey of creating Chadwick.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks cowboy, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for the tip. Regards Charlie

[@Ian-gd5sp]

Looking good Charlie....love your videos ...keep them coming

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Iain, you’re too kind.

[@scottdyke7853]

Thank you for your inspiration

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Your most welcome Scott.

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

A great update Charlie. When I was watching your previous video on getting stock up, something did seem off, but I didn't mention it only because i couldn't figure out quite what was making me think that. The moment you laid the digital level on it it was almost a "ah!" Moment. Glad you figured it out though and things seem to be working well now.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes it was a lightbulb moment for me too. Regards Charlie