Open Frame Baseboards and Update at Chadwick Model Railway | 121.

[@johnstokes3144]

Charlie. Can't say how much I enjoy watching your videos. With the amount of work I'm doing because of this dreadful virus. Your videos are a huge part in keeping me sane. Thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment John. Regards Charlie.

[@antoinebesnehard]

Totally agree with you John on the "keeping sane" effect of Charlie's videos. Also worth mentionning : Luke Towan from Down Under and his videos about scenery and dioramas have the same effect on mental health ! Thanks to you guys for the nice moments you give us with your modelling channels.

[@mick9885]

Morning Charlie, Nice Update on the Layout, Great idea with the piece of Rope 👍 Look forward to seeing the progress and some Trains running,

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mick, regards Charlie

[@eddyweller4503]

Morning Charlie, if I had a hat on I'd take it off to you. That is a brilliant, strong, neat piece of building. At long last my brain can now see, imagine, what you're doing. How the station will come into it and how the trains appear from the helix. Very well worked out. Good luck with keeping that amount of track clean. But I'm sure you've taken that onto account. Charlie the whole area is going to look fantastic and what great photo opportunity you'll have very soon. And the running sessions you'll have will be fantastic. Keeping track of a all the trains will be marvellous to see. Good for you. Bet you can't wait to get back to running trains! I hope you can continue with your supply of materials in this new lockdown. Charlie you and your family stay safe, I'm looking forward to the next one Eddy xx

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a terrific comment Eddy, it’s a privilege to have you onboard.

[@jamessawyer4625]

Charlie you do good work Thanks for show us the way to do it correctly.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

No necessarily the right way James.

[@davldcooksey4137]

Nice one Charlie, slowly but surely you are getting there, it's a joy watching you hard at work, you just have to make sure you get your cm and MM. Right before you cut anything, 😀👍👍👍.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

..... and my cm and inches!

[@jameschurch3037]

Thanks Charlie. I have been enjoying your channel since spring 2020. This is a very timely video - I have been starting to think about open frame baseboard construction. Looking forward to the next installment!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@PhilPage227]

I think you are a genius Charlie, and an inspiration to us mere mortals. Great to watch, thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind Philip. Stay safe, regards Charlie

[@kevinsharp6323]

An excellent video, I really like the patient style of explanation, and Charlies voice is easy to listen to as well. One learns a lot in just a few minutes.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@bigfella1952]

Another enjoyable and informative video. Especially like the way you show that you don’t need to be an expert joiner to build such good baseboards. It’s worth noting, when buying plywood from B&Q, and other suppliers, they offer a free cutting service, so you can just the board you need, and get them to cut it to suit, including all your strips in one go, saving you time, money and effort. x The Bigfella x

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes that’s dead right big fella. Sadly B&Q don’t sell poplar ply, which would make it so much lighter. Regards Charlie

[@mikebeeton4982]

Thank you so much, the most understandable way/means to create a realistic scale model rail layout and actually achieve it ! Even for me, with a few wrinkles learnt .

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@kevingreen6924]

thanks again Charlie. i still don't have a railway of my own, it's unlikely i ever will. however, i love watching what you do. the work, the preparation, and your humour. i only really watch you and Tony Northeastern now. i look forward to your weekly films. best wishes, kevin.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind Kevin. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie

[@terrylove3247]

Charlie, as far as I'm concerned I could watch you screw every screw so to say you won't bore us with every detail I think you are wrong. It all adds to the learning curve and ideas of how things can be done. So don't skimp on filming on how and what you are doing. This is facinating watching it all come together. I must admit though that the maths are a little bit beyond me. Keep the vids coming. Also, just a thought if you haven't already done so, the horizontal pieces of the "T" should be tapered to support the board. Regards, Terry

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Terry, I'm so pleased that you enjoy the videos. When you say tapered, do you mean the top angle of the "T" piece? Regards Charlie

[@nickcoles518]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I had the same thought - while you are dropping the height of each T, the top of those T's is flat. So when/if you come to screw the track bed to the top of them the track bed (with the thinner ply) may have an odd profile. I.E. You will get slope - flat section - slope - flat section - slope etc

[@GDGRailway47712]

I was going to say the same thing.

[@Bop7324]

I’m glad I read all of that post and not just the first few words.....

[@davidhoughton273]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Hello Charlie, that is how I am reading this comment. However, instead of tapering the top of the ‘tee’, it may be possible to assemble the ‘tee’ with 1no screw and wood adhesive. My thought is you would be able to place the baseboard on the ‘tee’s and the angle of the top of the ‘tee’ could be adjusted to follow the underneath of the baseboards. My regards, David.

[@williamgordon207]

The new year is only a few days old and already you have answered one of life’s great questions; how long is a piece of string? Clearly it’s eleven coaches and a locomotive long! Seriously though, thank you for another great video, I really enjoyed it.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you did. Your string remark did make me smile William. Regards Charlie

[@williamgordon207]

@@ChadwickModelRailway when I consider that my family spend subscription money every month on Netflix, Disney, deezer, sky, Prime and heaven knows what else, it makes me realise that your channel is superbly entertaining and well worth supporting!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so William.

[@buildingbuddy1]

Facsinating, shows what an involved hobby it is, always so many skills and thought processes to engage in. Cheers :)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

A very good bit of carpentary Charlie and tht area is coming along nicely. I forgot you put a piece of dead track at the top of the helix as my heart was in my mouth watching the 1 coach train mking its way up. Cheers Kev

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Kev.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Wow, Charlie. That really gave a new and clearer view of what was happening on that section. Diagrams and demos can do some, but seeing it like that makes it come alive. Cheers.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great news Anthony, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@johnstephens649]

All developing well and enjoying seeing the progress. Seems we both went shopping the afternoon before the lockdown so have plenty to be able to get on with!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Clever minds think alike John! Stay safe, regards Charlie

[@gregoryhale2202]

Charlie I am almost speechless to say the least, what you are achieving is nothing short of amazing. I am watching and waiting with baited breath to see the final outcome so all your followers can see trains running. Really looking forward to the next video in this construction series. I also echo the comments of Terry Love. I really feel for you guys in the UK because you having a deadfall time with this confounded virus compared to what we are experiencing down here in Australia. For heavens sake please stay safe until such time as you get the vaccine. Best wishes Greg

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Greg. What we must do is to view this latest lockdown as an opportunity and not a loss of liberty. Stay safe mate, regards

[@johnlupton2754]

Another fascinating video Charlie. Your ideas and methods are an inspiration.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John, you’re too kind. Regards Charlie

[@CrashNBang4x4]

That board helped me piece together what your layout is going to shape up like, brilliant use of space!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you can visualise the effect. Regards Charlie

[@williamthomas5392]

Another wonderful video Charlie. So enjoyable.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it useful William. Regards Charlie

[@Marienthal1956]

Nice work. Thank for this tuto video. Greetings from Belgium 😊

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Stay safe, regards Charlie

[@johnkain8851]

Hi Charlie must say I can`t wait to see how this is goes together and run , I am envious of the space you have as I only have a 6 x 8 shad but with big ideas . hope you and yours are keeping well . John

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it John. Like many others it can be your own virtual layout. Regards Charlie

[@westwoodsidestudios7551]

What a gem your channel is, Charlie: really inspirational stuff. I’m just planning my first layout at the age of 61, and I’m finding your humorous, natural presentation style entertaining and enlightening, and a great counterpoint to the pressures and strains of the day. Keep up the good work mate!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Steve I’m so pleased that the channel brings you some light relief. Stay safe, regards Charlie

[@roncarter5532]

Thanks Charlie. Always a pleasure on a Friday dinner time to sit back and watch your videos. Still get that feeling the train is not going to stop at the top of the helix 😲 Ron.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Ron, I’m so pleased that you found it entertaining over your lunch break. Regards Charlie

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Phew, what an undertaking, excellent work , looking forward to its progression

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@ryans413]

Love how modular your layout is

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ryan, regards Charlie

[@robertzimmer8579]

Very interesting Charlie. Thanks. Bob from Erie PA USA!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@VNWas]

Thanks Charlie, always look forward to seeing these updates. Keep safe 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Warren, and you too mate.

[@petemartin5487]

Very nicely done, Charlie. Great vid.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Pete, stay safe, regards Charlie

[@trelly4472]

Charlie, very informative video, it’s good to see that the viaduct is back on the layout. The alternative way your doing the baseboards is the route I’m after taking, therefore this video is helping me to realise what is in store when it comes to my own. Once again Thankyou for sharing and I definitely will be waiting in anticipation for the next episode. Stay safe and catch you soon

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found the video useful Paul.

[@davidgriffith8292]

Fully agree with everyone else. Great way to spend Friday lunchtime watching the evolution and development of the line. One day I’ll stop playing with real train lines and get the time to build my own!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

There is no time like the present David, stop mucking about with the real thing!

[@DarkLord8888]

It certainly seems like you like making things complicated for yourself Charlie! That being said, when complete, I'm sure it will work well and look spectacular!! Really looking forward to seeing the progression, seeing trains run over the viaduct and running down towards the helix! Great work and video as always Charlie. Take care and stay safe! Derek.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Derek, that’s so kind of kind of you to say so. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie

[@phillbiggerstaff6984]

Well Charlie, as entertaining as ever. I look forward to your weekly video's. I grab myself some salted peanuts, a cold beverage and tune into your latest release. As I've may have mentioned before, I'm new at this hobby & I get a great amount of information from what you present to the public. I have had to get stuck into Anyrail again with a completely new layout as the two helixes was going to take up to much room. Anyway, as they say back to the drawing board. looking forward to the next, in the mean time stay safe.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Phil. Good luck with your planning, and stay safe regards Charlie

[@bill1047]

Another great video Charlie. Thankyou. Hope you get over the cold soon!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bill, but it wasn’t a cold, I had a sneezing spasm! Regards Charlie

[@tail_lamp7538]

This is serious stuff Charlie - very nice work as always and the going the extra mile with the woodwork to ensure everything is neat and tidy is definitely of benefit. Hope you have a good week and look forward to the next video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@cliveking9775]

I cannot wait to see the finished article Charlie. I am hoping by next Autumn I can start to build my railway. That’s why I watch your vids with Interest. Keep up the good work.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the videos Clive. But now is the time for you to start planning so get working on that track plan mate. Regards Charlie

[@robwilson3046]

Another great video Charlie, I'm learning a lot from your videos & my layout is progressing nicely. Take care & I'm looking forward to your next video.👏👏👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Rob, I’m so pleased that you find my videos interesting.

[@Sherrieps]

Hi Charlie, I found your channel about a month ago and am enjoying it. As a modeler in the USA, much of what you model does not pertain to me, but I find inspiration in it anyway. I did want to comment on your video, #68, "Rivet Counters and, Keyboard Warriors." I totally agree with you. My model railroad is for my enjoyment, as well as my son. As another KZbinr's channel is called "It's My Railroad." I model what I like and the heck with anyone else. Anyway, keep up the good work, Sherrie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Sherrie I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my little rant!

[@1952TonyC]

Thanks Charlie for sharing the thought process and explaining the logic of your decisions. Great progress. Tony

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tony I’m so pleased you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

[@onnomulder9775]

Great update Charlie !! Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers Ono.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Onno.

[@code-with-jon]

Really coming together nicely - will be great to see the helix connected up soon!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

Great progress Charlie. The open frame will give some good opportunities for when you scenic the area. You could perhaps stagger the gradient up to the station by using transition to flat before going up again.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An interesting point mate, regards Charlie

[@OPHYCLIDE]

For what it's worth my entire layout is of open baseboard design made of that 9mm ply from B&Q. Similarly, I went for a brace every foot. It's held up pretty well in the 12 months that it's been together - only aprox a half mm sag at most of the track bed between braces. All the best, Jon M.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jon, great info.

[@thescrapline4905]

Best move ever going open frame! Gives much more versatility for some cracking scenery. Top tip for your track deck is to brace the sides with some 3.6mm plywood as it will sag / warp if left un-braced. Tim.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Tim, many thanks for the tip. Regards Charlie

[@gordonhanning476]

Another fantastic stream. I will be using a lot of your tips. Very inspirational thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so Gordon.

[@Kev5565]

Very interesting. I had something similar on my mind where i would fix the first support each end as transition into the gradient allowing the ply trackbed to flex to adapt to the gradient then fix supports to hold in final possition, a simiar way you can use a long thin strip of wood to help possition flexible track icluding transition curves. Some day i'll actually get to build my own layout with thanks to you I have more ideas rolling round my head. Also I have no idea why anyone would thumbs down your videos when you're obviously an honest helpful man.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Kev. The thumbs I suspect are from other KZbinrs!

[@alaricnickless5360]

Great work again, seeing how you have gone about the helix, incline and open frame board has given me lots of helpful ideas and solutions I was struggling with. Looking forward to further updates and progress.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Awesome video!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@davidgreenwood5160]

Excellent update Charlie. Such a lot to take into account with helix etc. Looks like you have it all sussed out. I guess we’ll find out in the next update when you start running trains in and out of it. 😏

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Fingers crossed David but I'm sure that it wont be all plain sailing.

[@murrayhall908]

Happy New Year Charlie. Like Terry, below, I have no problem watching you screwing in every screw!! Thanks for your, as ever, complete and detailed explanation of progress being made on the revised layout. You have allowed us to escape from the dreadful situations around the country/world at this time so keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next update already!! Stay well and safe Charlie and all your loved ones. Cheers.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Murray. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie

[@50010Monarch]

Another fantastic video Charlie. I must get back in the Loft and complete my layout. Its in its early stages but uses both open and standard boards. The name is already decided Springfield Junction. Still undecided on a branch line or not but that will work itself out I am sure.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Good on you Glenn, now get building mate.

[@richardkerr5652]

Hello Charlie. Interesting and well presented video as always. On our club layout we have a fiddle yard below accessed via long inclines at 1 in 60 (avoiding the drag of curves on a helix) and even that is a challenge for some locos with long trains. Steep pulls lead to slow running and you can end up with trains spending much more time running hidden than they are on the scenic section. We seem to spend quite a bit of time peering underneath to check what’s going on and to sort out running issues. I know you are using magnetism for enhanced adhesion, but I would think very carefully before committing to such a steep incline.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think that you’re right Richard, it looks like an extra layer on the helix and reduce its incline is my best option. Regards Charlie

[@barryturner2916]

Hi Charlie always a pleasure to watch. Who needs home schooling for maths, just watch Charlie (lol). It appears diesels over steam have the edge on a helix. Please stay safe see you on your next video, PS with lockdown were you thinking of going back to weekly videos.....

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Barry. And regarding the lockdown, I’m aiming at three videos every four weeks. Regards Charlie

[@jedlahaye4765]

Great progress Charlie, your handling of metric is getting better, a little hint,always use mm not cm ,measuring tapes that show cm as the main unit can be confusing for beginners, 2400x1200 is the old 8ftx4ft sheet size, have fun you are doing well, keep well and safe with your new lockdown

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes Jed, metric and imperial are a pain in the backside! Regards Charlie

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

I love the way you do your base boards good thing you didnt make the mistake i made by using MDF clearly a wrong choice there for me but your base boards look good. Cheers and all the best. Nicholas.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Nicholas, MDF should be banned. Regards Charlie

[@ghl3488]

Nice one Charlie, good to see the layout developing, I think it will look great. Look forward to your next video. I'm spending the weekend building my lathe and milling machine so this was a nice little half hour period to relax and watch someone else at work! regards Gareth

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it Gareth. And good luck with your new toy. I must confess I wish I had room for some decent woodworking tools. Regards Charlie

[@ChrisMarshallUS]

Great update, is amazing to think how complex it seems but you make it sound reasonable to implement. Looking forward to seeing trains running from the top & bottom via the helix

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Chris

[@modeltrainstipsandtutorials]

Great to see you back Charlie with a another fine video to kick off the New Year. I'm at a bit of a standstill currently waiting for some Peco points to arrive so that I can finnish off the fiddle yard and connect to the lower sections of my two helixes which are also currently under construction. I've connected up all of the existing track and points and all working fine so just a bit frustrated at the moment!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes Peter, these frustrating waiting for staff to arrive. I managed to get some points from DCC Train Automation. Perhaps give them a call. Regards Charlie

[@davidhoughton273]

Hello Charlie, happy new year, I’m inclined to think your ‘videos’ have reached another level. This one is the best this year. Keep it going. David.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It might be the best one this year David but it is the only one this year! Stay safe mate, regards Charlie

[@davidhoughton273]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks Charlie, stay safe too. Just an idea about noise transmission, would there be any benefit if there was insulation between the baseboards and frame in addition to the track and baseboards?

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes David, I might try some car insulation material.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good update keep posting updates up

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I certainly will, stay safe, regards

[@irvinelindsay3814]

Charlie, Happy New year and thanks for your continuing enthusiasm through this rubbish pandemic. It's keeping lots of us sane. Good dit as ever and stay safe during this latest lockdown. Irvine

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@BerlinCardYard]

Thanks, Charlie, for the helpfull idea with the T-timber. T Think of using upsidedown U-timbers to get an alinement for a reaining plywood layer for the retaining wall. If you do your retaining wall as a big piece of stones perchance you would like to make it more interesting by using a SCALE CAST. mould. So you cast your walls and stanchions from gipsym and primer and paint it. It is a bit more work to be done but by painting the stones individually you can overtake your viaduct and get a step further in realism. Due to your intrest innsound reduction cramped silkpaper (used for securing pottery on transport) maybe a good and cheap matetial. glued under the plywood bars with the track from below using hotglue. I do stop every friday for your progress till nearly a year and be so gratefull for your service you do to all of us. If anybody tells me "Do not know hot to beat my time to death - lockdown is sooo boring." I do send them to your channel... 😊 Best wishes to you from Berlin, Chris

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s most kind of you Chris. Also, many thanks for the tips, I am researching various options for the retaining walls currently. Stay safe, regards Charlie

[@johne5854]

That's really coming together now. Fantastic. Love your professional expressions, "whack it in". 😄

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@leestoddart7014]

09:26 "I won't bore you watching me drilling holes" then proceeds to show us fascinating detail of the construction of the structure and T pieces. You are correct, you didn't bore us. As ever a fascinating video. Glad to see you adopting the "shamelessly steal good ideas" principle. The McKinley green ropes translated into white for Chadwick. That will help identify where you can get more than one train into the storage yard ways. I'm sure you will continue the powerbase into this slope as it will be needed at least until the whole train is out of the helix

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Ah, you spotted the Rope measuring at McKinley to Lee. I’m so pleased that you found it interesting mate, regards Charlie

[@leestoddart7014]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Yes - the McKinley Railway is a fascinating story. Such a shame that there haven't been any videos for quite a while - but with the lockdown situation it's obvious that you can't go and visit and their team are probably unable to meet to work on the layout anyway. Something else to look forward to getting back to normal. Back to this video - I do find it amusing that you use good old Imperial feet and inches for all the horizontal measurements and metric mm (or cm) for vertical.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Frightening, especially when I watch it back

[@mickeybarrass3625]

Wow Charlie, the revised layout is going to look amazing. Cant wait to see the trains running off the helix and at least over the viaduct. I bet theres been some industrial language off air. You must have the Patience of a Saint young sir. Really enjoyable watching again. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Mickey, rest assured that sometimes the air is blue!

[@mickeybarrass3625]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I could well imagine.

[@mikeking2539]

Happy new year, to you and yours. Missed the video yesterday. so I am catching up now (sat 9th Jan) Hope that you are well. And I am looking forward to more of your videos. Keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mike I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the channel. Best wishes for 2021, stay safe, regards Charlie

[@kencarter2600]

Hi Charlie, another excellent presentation really enjoy what you are doing. Although my model railway is in the loft and is looking more complete it is not finished and probably never will be. But enjoying the journey is as important as finishing it to me. Ken

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great Ken. I’m so pleased to have you onboard.

[@petercorder9875]

Really good Charlie. learnt a lot today. Now going to rip some of mine down and start again. Love the new DCC controller.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Peter, you’re starting to make me feel guilty. Regards Charlie

[@stewartclark1847]

Hi Charlie, another interesting video of your progress. If you have any flex you can put a couple of diagonals on the frame.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Stewart, an interesting point about the diagonal, I hadn’t thought about that. Regards Charlie

[@goathlandstation-oogauge-e.l.r]

Another brilliant video. Looking forward to the next one 👍🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jon you’re too kind. Regards Charlie

[@TheSonofruss]

Joining us in open baseboard construction Charlie looking forward to see more

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Perhaps (baseboards is something I should have considered many years ago. Still we live and learn, regards Charlie

[@dereknorth8192]

nice one charlie looking very good at this present time derek.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Derek, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it.

[@ferguskenny4578]

Good vision as to what you want to do - can't wait till its finished

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Fergus

[@chrisclark6192]

Hi Charlie. Happy New year to you. This is turning out to be an adventurous upgrade to your layout. It is very interesting and enjoyable as well as informative watching your progress. I'm sure the end result will be superb. Keep up the good work. Cheers Chris.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Chris, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, regards Charlie

[@LeeGlin]

It's going to be a brilliant layout when it's all done, all your videos is going to help me out a lot when I get mine started, please keep them coming. And a happy new year to you and your family 🙂🙂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Lee you’re too kind. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie

[@richardwillcox3571]

Happy new year Charlie. It's looking good. I think it might be a good plan to provide some cheap lighting over the bottom layer. That cheap led lighting strip for kitchens sold on E bay should do the trick. If things don't go 100%, and they seldom do, you might be glad you've installed it.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An excellent point Richard. I have considered buying those strips of LED lights. Perhaps still more research. Regards Charlie

[@jolliemark6294]

Looking forward to seeing how this all comes together, it's looking a lot better now as I can see what you have in mind now....Happy New Year to you and yours 🍾🎉

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks JO, I’m so pleased that you can visualise the end result now. Regards Charlie

[@davidmathie8360]

Looking good. Have just started my new Highland line layout .With invaluable tips from yourself . Happy New Year from a very cold and snowy Inverness.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Gosh, wrap up warm David it’s going to get even colder mate. Regards Charlie

[@henrikdagil3684]

Its friday, its Chadwick time, good video as allways

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate I’m so pleased that you appreciate it. Regards Charlie

[@jyvben1520]

2020 the year of hobby and home improvement ... renewed for 2021

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes I think that’s probably a good summary. Regards Charlie

[@2010ditta]

Another fascinating update Charlie and a good one to start the New Year off with. Take care..all the best.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@gazclass58]

Morning Charlie just catching up with your videos I'm sure this bit of planning is going work out well for you. can't wait to see this come together it will look awesome I think. Take care and stay safe kind regards Gary.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Gary, it’s new territory for me but fingers crossed that it will work out okay.

[@andrewverden7965]

Charlie, I really impressed with the progress you are making. Like some other comments below, I think you will end up having to add a layer to the helix, but if you rotate the existing helix 120 degrees so that the 120 degree extended entry at the bottom is level, it might save a lot of adjusting of the existing gradient and get you the right height overall. Regards Andrew

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think adding another level to the Helix is inevitable Andrew. Stay safe, regards Charlie

[@rogerendriss2871]

Brilliant, thank you very much!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Roger.

[@ThePeejRR]

Lookin' good Charlie! Stay safe and healthy ya mad lad.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Stay safe over there, regards Charlie

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Hi Charlie. Barrie Davies recommends you make sure the 'D' in the tension lock couplingis smooth and has no rough spots as this should stop carriages derailing when being pushed back by the loco. Nice hints about the open frame and risers. Will look to see if I can incorporate them into an under baseboard storage sidings! Someone answer the telephone!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

The trouble is that there are different “D” designs and heights mate.

[@ukdieselandelectricrailway1890]

Good work Charlie. My one small concern while watching this, is that it sounds like you'll suddenly go from the flat viaduct board... to the angled new board... but doesn't have a gradual change of angle. If that is the case, then you could end up with the knuckles of your Kadee coming undone. Perhaps the first 'T' support after the board joing should be a touch higher to create that gradual angle shift? Cheers Laura

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A very good point Laura. However I think adding the extra level to the Helix is inevitable which will in reduce the angle of the approach track. hopefully that will remove any hump. Regards Charlie

[@lemingtonstation9899]

Great video Charlie your steaming along with your progress

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks LS, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Best wishes for 2021.

[@68Jaguar420G]

My gosh Charlie that line into the helix looks like a ski slope!! I would strongly advocate for adding another loop to the helix lowering the clearance between each loop to the absolute minimum. If one has to choose between two conflicting criteria, to me, reliable operation on the mainline is paramount. Then deal with the resultant increase in the grade into the station. Scenically it would be easier to "sell" a short steep approach into a station than an overtly unrealistic length of steep mainline.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m with you on this one mate, I think you’re pushing on an open door. But it’s worth checking it out to see what is viable. Regards Charlie

[@2H80vids]

@@ChadwickModelRailway It would be nice to keep enough gradient to make it 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘 like the main-line is climbing a bank. I would have to agree though, that does look a wee bit steep, even for BR(W). If you ease the gradient using the helix, the climb to Barnstaple may help to give more of an illusion of the main-line climbing too, in the opposite direction. Coupled with whatever actual slope remains in the main-line, it should still look pretty impressive. Something that occurred to me: the junction at the top of the hill might look more impressive if you can use some fancy, very gentle pointwork, giving a really realistic profile to the flow of your lines. I know someone makes "𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠" points - Peco? As an important feature on the layout, that might help avoid the slightly unrealistic junctions we see all too often , on 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 layouts of course.😁 Please don't skimp on filming the construction of the open-frame scenery. You won't "bore us"; this is something that isn't often covered. Happy New Year Charlie. I wonder what Chadwick will look like this time 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 year.

[@simonbradshaw3708]

Thank you again for another enjoyable video. Would be great if you did a how to video on fitting Kadee couplings to Bachmann MK1 stock and some NEM pockets on some troublesome locos. In time I'm looking to replace tension lock couplings with something better.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Simon I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Do take a look at my back catalogue as I have covered various couplings in the past. Regards Charlie

[@kevinenticott2206]

Hi Charlie, great progress and I’m very impressed with the maths, keep up the good work and a happy and safe new year to you and yours. 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@vicf5726]

Charlie, fantastic...watched this about four hours ago, and been thinking on your design, think two things, 1, I would probably adjust the helix... yeh I know but whenever I arrive at solutions for a problem, and opt for what I believe to be the easier... invariably I end up bitting the bullet and resolving the problem the harder way... sometimes I do the hard way first and wish I’d done it the easy way.. but not often. 2. Charlie, the support ‘T’ braces if you used two pieces of timber either side of the vertical, you could make the long top edge follow the line of the slope, providing 150mm (length of top of T) of support instead of just the corner of the timber, just an idea... very best wishes.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Vic, I’m sure that you’re right regarding adding an extra layer to the Helix and I will explore that as the build progresses. I’m a little confused on your second point, what I thought of doing was adding a longitudinal strip on the T piece to support the track bed along its length. Is that what you mean? Regards Charlie

[@vicf5726]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Hi Charlie, nearly, rather than your T pieces going from front to back, at right angles to the upright. Set the top part of the T at the angle of the slope, attached to the upright, you would need two pieces, front and back of the upright and parallel to each other, if this doesn’t make sense I’ll send a photo. Keep doing what your doing sir genius channel!

[@dh1263]

Great Video Charlie. There really is more to it than you would think. It confirms the time I spent calculating elevation changes on my layout. As always I enjoy the videos and the progress on your expanded layout. Happy new year and stay safe.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Dan. Stay safe mate and best wishes for 2012 regards Charlie

[@backyardworker]

Hi Charlie, just a thought... Next time you build an incline like this, figure out the exact start and end point. Then put a long enough level on it, or a plank which you trust to be straight. Now you can screw all the other support structures in place without measuring each single one. If they all just touch the level you have a perfectly straight incline.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That is something that’s occurred to me. I shall have to bolt together a couple of plywood strips and then check the incline angle. Regards Charlie

[@donsharpe5786]

Hi Charlie. Will you need to put the magnet system on the connecting up line in this new section or is the slope enough so you don't need to use them? I think as far as couplings are concerned, the versatility of the magnet system looks a good solution when going down hill although it will cost. The alternative would be to have fixed connections of 2-3 coaches with magnet couplings between them.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Dan, yes I will have the power base on the run up from the Helix to the viaduct. Regarding the couplings, yes I have considered that I would have a magnet every other coach and use the fixed hose couplings in between. Regards Charlie

[@thefoxandhound4594]

Being from barnstaple myself I can't wait to see the station and hope to take a thing or two away to do on my own railway I am hopefully doing a North Devon south Devon and Cornwall based railway hope your doing well in the lockdown Happy building.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Please remember that I said it was loosely based on Barnstable! Regards Charlie

[@thefoxandhound4594]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I know it will still be nice to see getting a lot of inspiration from you and your videos

[@stephenpike3147]

Happy New Year to you, great to see your progress, putting all the controls on top and to the front in the fiddle yard is a very wise move, very neat too. Whilst options still open I would strongly recommend you look at adding an extra turn to the helix and reduce that gradient, you will gain better performance including reduced wear and tear of your precious locos. Stephen

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think you’re right Stephen, however I do have to think about the clearances for the Barnstable station.

[@stephenpike3147]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Certainly I realise that, perhaps do a mock up first, it helped me confirm my ideas and calcs!

[@clivecobbold6815]

Hi Charlie another great video mate every interesting I really enjoyed it the layout is coming along well mate keep up the great work mate stay safe and well mate goodbye for now clive

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Clive, I’m so pleased that you find my videos interesting, it’s a real joy to bring pleasure to other folks. Regards Charlie

[@patmccarthy1624]

Another lockdown will mean tons more progress! You're a dynamo, getting all this done! Thanks for letting us watch!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Pat. Best wishes for 2021. Regards Charlie