Road Trip to find a suitable Signal Box for Chadwick Model Railway | 139.

[@anthonydevlin1956]

Dear Charlie, this video brought me to tears. I was born and live in Australia, but in the 90s I lived with my Uncle in the UK (who was like my dad). His passion was railways, and he would take my out every weekend to look at the stations and trains around his area. My layout is British in honour of him. He has passed on and I’ve not been able to return with my family to the UK. Your video was like being back with him again, having a day out and learning his about his love. I was also able to share this video with my children, showing them what it was like for me going out with their great uncle. They were fascinated and finally saw why I have such passion for British model railway. Thank you so much for all your time and effort in putting this video together. So heart warming. Would love to see more. God Bless you Charlie Anthony

[@christrickett3291]

I have shown a couple of these videos to my advanced level English students in Kazakhstan and they neither know model railways nor the compound adjective heart-warming but they've said pretty much the same thing.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Anthony for such a heartwarming comment. I'm truly moved by it. Regards Charlie

[@BearsTrains]

Dear Mr Bishop. How dare you place that signal box that you paid for, on your layout in your own home in the wrong position. At our last meeting of the Wanksworth Entitled Rivet Counters and Twats Club, it was decided you that we will send a strongly worded telegram to your manager. It has also come to our attention that some of your sleepers are slightly too close together and that you gain FAR too much enjoyment from your trains. This is an appalling situation and must be rectified immediately. You seem to be under the impression that you can "do what ever you like" with your own property. If people just did anything without care, it would be chaos. Where would we find situations to be superior? Yours Sincerely J Knobhead. Secretary.

[@christrickett3291]

All welcome to 2021.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Now that brought a smile to my face. 😜

[@NothusDeusVagus]

Hilarious! 😉

[@tonydaly2642]

Love it. Reminds me of a few rivet counters I've met in my time.

[@wideyxyz2271]

Lol rivet counters and there was me thinking they were a dying breed lol....Excellent post!

[@barra8771]

That was a nice change Charlie 😁 At the end of the day it's your model railway layout and if you wish to incorporate a signal box,that holds a great deal of sentimental value, then install away.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I will use that signal box but at the other end of the layout. All in good time mate, regards Charlie

[@paulhowes8756]

A good mix of on the road and back in the studio shots Charlie. Some good ideas of how to make railway buildings into something different. Clever shots from drone which put the trains in context. Please do a few more of these from time to time they make a welcome and refreshing break.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. It certainly made a change and I’ll see what I can find in the future. Regards Charlie

[@NothusDeusVagus]

I think you should use the Signal box your Daughter gave you. Some where really prominent.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I certainly will in another area of the layout mate thank you, regards Charlie

[@kellypaws]

With some graffiti saying, "Tony Wright wuz here."

[@GodCed]

Really enjoyed this one, really relaxing, history and steam locos… perfect combo with my morning coffee. I’ll need to cross the pond from Canada some day… take care!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Cedric, I’m so pleased that you found it that little bit more interesting. It did make a welcome change, to film something a little more unusual. Regards Charlie

[@patmccarthy1624]

Train Chasing with Charlie! What a great journey! I'm up for trips like this all the time! One of your best, my friend! Thank you!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Pat thank you very much indeed my friend. Regards Charlie

[@Ross-FNL]

I do like looking at your vintage videos Charlie, lovely bit of the world you are in. Best Ross

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@辻井康人]

今回はずい分と遠くへ出かけられたんですね。イギリスの田舎の古い町並みがとても綺麗でした。レイアウトの完成楽しみにしております。体に気をつけて是非完成させてください。日本より応援しております。

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Exactly right!

[@amtrak1007]

as one of those disgraceful former colonists, getting to know the world that inspires Chadwick is wonderful. Great content as usual, highlight of my Friday.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s great to have you onboard A1007

[@lassunsschaun6859]

Do we see "Charlies Road Trips"-series incoming?

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I shall certainly try and produce a couple every year.

[@nickhale2900]

What a treat, thank you Charlie. It was refreshing to see a different format, not to say any of your "productions" are boring, far from it. Thanks again.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes it was a nice change Nick, and I’m so pleased that you could join me on the journey. Regards Charlie

[@davidcousins5493]

Well, Charlie, you've surpassed yourself with this one, Wonderful scenery great drone photography and proper steam locos thrown in for good measure. Love to see some more “out and about” videos as it makes such a pleasant change to get out and about after the last eighteen months. Well done, keep up the good work, take care and stay safe.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@paulnorval9646]

Hi Charles, there are some harsh people out there giving you a hard time about the signal box, i would certainly use this on the layout due to the fact it was a gift from your daughter! Enjoyed your outside trips and reminded me of our touring around the area on our last trip over there in 2018. Stay safe over there, cheers Paul.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Rest assured Paul, that signal box will be used. Regards Charlie

[@thebigchip]

and an old fashioned AA patrol box at your first stop. You’ll have to include that on your layout.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great spot buddy.

[@awizardalso]

My real name is Michael McCluskey. I'm also a model railroader. I do like to see things of railroad history, even in countries like England. I did some research on my ancestry and found all my ancestors came from Ireland. My parents and four grand parents were all born here in the United States. Thank you for putting this video for me to see.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@RoyEltham]

Charlie, I enjoyed your travelling to see the signal boxes, and it would be neat to talk with the fellow that built that first one you showed. I also agree that the last model kit seemed pretty expensive for what it was. Can't be more than a few pounds in cost the make it.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Roy, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the road trip, and film something a little bit out of the ordinary. Regards Charlie

[@szabados1980]

Yes, except it's a false expectation to calculate the selling price of something based on its production cost. Things are sold at a price that customers are willing to pay for it, regardless of costs. After all, this is capitalism, not accountantism.

[@neilfarrar6217]

Charlie, your daughter bought you the signal box for your railway. Not much to consider there. This latest road trip film was outstanding, very enjoyable informative and entertaining, thanks. I was also curious to know what your Japanese viewer had written earlier so I ran it through a translation app. “ Yasuto Tsujii ・ 1 hour ago You went far away this time. The old streets of the English countryside were very striped. I am looking forward to the completion of the layout. Please take care of yourself and complete it. We support from Japan.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Neil you’ve beaten me to the translator. Now I can go in reply to the gentleman’s comment, regards Charlie

[@kenshores9900]

Charlie: It is good to see the UK country side and visiting other layouts is always a good way to get new or different ideas of how to do things.

[@paultijink4235]

Ken, it was indeed very nice to see the English country side. I've been to England many times, but always work-related and mostly to London. However, the English country side, the villages, is beautiful. While watching Charlie's video I made a comment to my wife that we should go to England on vacation some time soon.

[@kenshores9900]

@@paultijink4235 I want to do the same myself. I went to Wales on business several years ago and have wanted to go back since.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it gentlemen. Rest assured I will do more field trips in the future. Stay safe guys, regards Charlie

[@marknicholson2281]

Hi Charlie. Glad you enjoyed your visit to the SDR. It’s my local preserved line and the subject of my layout. I particularly liked the drone shots. The Ratio kit is actually based on Buckfastleigh North box, but shortened so they could use the roof moulding from an earlier kit. The small box at Staverton is the small Wills box. And the Gaugemaster Teignmouth Box is close to the Totnes Riverside box, But of more interest maybe, is the signal box you pass shortly before Staverton, Bishops Bridge Signal Box. This can be constructed by changing the brickwork on the 1st floor to wood by using micro strip or plasticard on your Ratio kit. Or by using the top half of a Gaugemaster Fordhampton Signal Box on top of the bottom half of the Ratio kit. And there lies the advantage of plastic kits, they can be used to make almost any variation if you want an exact replica. But for a fictional line I think I would take the ease of a resin one. Horses for courses. PS forBuckfastleigh North I used two of the Ratio kits to get the length right, new roof from wills slate sheets and two ratio interiors to fill it, so kits are definitely not the cheap option. A full history of each box and loads of photos are on the SDR Association sdrsignalling.com website. If you pop down again I hope I’m there. I’ve always found your channel to be very informative with a good sense of humour. Very much appreciated.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for the info Mark and I'm sure that one day, our tracks will cross. Regards Charlie

[@ryandixon6482]

Really enjoyed Chadwick on the move Charlie, great aerial shots too must have been interesting to film. Would love to see more of these types of videos in the future. All the best

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ryan, I’m so pleased that you could come along. Regards Charlie

[@howardavins1107]

Well done once again Charlie Always something different and interesting. Thanks .

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Howard

[@andydd8879]

have just signed up as a patron. First time I have done it. You have been someone who has inspired me the last year to just get on and get started on this amazing hobby. Your videos and inspiration has helped me through this past very tough year we all have had.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@thevagabond5966]

Thanks Charlie, as usual a very informative video, I loved it and would welcome more "Out and About" Videos in the future. I think you do a good job with all your videos, both on the Model Railway and out and about. I have learnt a lot from your videos. Also it was great to see the "Out and About" video of modern day UK, I migrated to Australia back in 1963, so have difficulty trying to model England in the 40s and 50s, especially GWR country, my memory tends to glamourise the railways of my youth. - Regards Chris

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

With an excellent comment Chris. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed joining me on my little drive, regards Charlie

[@nicolaiitchenko7610]

Might I suggest the village name be "Studley Constable" - the fictional village from the film 'The Eagle Has Landed'.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An interesting thought Frank, thank you. Regards Charlie

[@ricktherecorder4416]

This documentary style was well filmed and edited to a pretty professional standard, and full of interest. Well done. The effort was worth it.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Rick. Regards Charlie

[@RicktheRecorder]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Sorry, I didn't mean to sound patronising, but it really was very good.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Not patronising at all mate.

[@roymchiggins5771]

As always another great video. Thank you Charlie. I’m of the personal opinion that I will use whatever models/landscape that I choose and if people don’t like it they don’t have to look at it. Of course my layout isn’t open to public viewing like yours but I feel extremely grateful that you allow us to share with its construction and operations. Thank you again Charlie. Well done.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Roy. Yes I am somewhat obliged to use the “right stuff” with a public audience. Regards Charlie.

[@richardsweeney197]

Really enjoyed this one, but like them all. I have learned a lot from your videos. Sorry people were such sticklers about your signal box, I think your daughter should have been thanked by them for being kind enough to support your hobby. I have always been a fan of steam but my grandmother always bought me diesel locomotives. As a kid my railroad was the "All Tymes Line."

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Richard and rest assured that my daughter’s signal box will be used.

[@g.g.dunnitt9181]

For a name for your junction Charlie, how about "Stackton Tressell", which was the home village of those wonderful Dear Ladies- Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An interesting proposal TL, I shall add it to the list.

[@peterward7757]

As I sit in my lounge in Adelaide, South Australia watching your video and tracking you via google maps. What a great bit of countryside. Another classic Charlie video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@SandyCrack69]

At Templecombe station I loved the green toy train planter boxers on the platform in front of the signal box ….

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, nice touch by their supporters.

[@stevemanklow5128]

At 5:30 didn't realise SWR were still running my absolute favourite DMUs

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

All part of the service Steve. 😜

[@paultijink4235]

Hi Charlie, that was a brilliant video. Enjoyed it a lot. Regards, Paul.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul, so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

[@DugmerJunction]

Excellent, enjoyable video. Although a very basic railway, you are Always welcome to visit Dugmer Junction. We are based in Wiltshire (not to far from Westbury)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for the offer DJ, and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards Charlie

[@dutchpeter1846]

Was watching your latest video for the first 5 minutes thinking he’s going to have an accident if he keeps on the wrong side of the road. Fool am I then realized your in the uk.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Come on Peter, pay attention mate. 😜

[@christrickett3291]

I grew up in the UK but left a long time ago so I also got that, momentarily 😅

[@GDGRailway47712]

Its when I go to Europe and find everyone else is driving on the wrong side apart from me :-s

[@Consequator]

Loved the little UK rail tour. The things you have to do to please people on the internet .. ;)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it mate. Regards Charlie

[@bill1047]

ROAD TRIP! ROAD TRIP! [Packs sandwiches and waits by the front door, two hours early]

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re clearly a road trip fan then Bill! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Regards Charlie

[@christrickett3291]

Just to elaborate on my previous comment about the post box, my dad always used to say that you could imagine a red post box anywhere, they just seem to fit their environment. Some signal boxes are a bit too modern but the one you say came in for some stick is surely like the red post box, it would fit anywhere on any layout because these old fashioned dinky signal boxes are to be found on any stretch of track round the country, villages, cities and the middle of nowhere. So never mind the pedants, the one you have ready for your layout would go nicely anywhere on it.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comment Chris, regards Charlie

[@GBDT]

Charlie, a very different and enjoyable video. More of these would be great if you can find the time. I also follow Tony North Eastern who models railways in Tyneside. Recently he has done some competley different videos by interviewing an ex signalman who worked the area that he is modeling. The stories and info that he told brought the whole layout to life. It's not all about laying track, points, DCC or DC. It's also about the people who used to work on it and the history and knowledge that they can pass on. See you in 2 weeks for another great video. George.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it George. I will certainly check out Tony’s interviews. Sounds like a breath of fresh air, regards Charlie

[@nickindublin]

Hi Charlie. Your outdoor filming, made me realise that those of us who live abroad, get little chance of seeing close up a lot of what is around you. We can watch you tube video’s but we can’t touch. This particular video is pertinent to me, as I am about to embark on getting a signal box for my own layout, and I just thought of getting any kit, but now realise a bit more research is needed, to get one suitable for my era and location. Thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@leestoddart7014]

Fascinating. The road trip is a bit of a change compared to your usual content but very welcome to see you out and about. Some lovely examples of signal boxes. As to the name of the branch station... As you aren’t trying to faithfully / slavishly model Barnstaple Victoria Road how about changing Victoria to Albert make it different but acknowledge a link to the inspiration - Albert Road?

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found the video interestingly Lee. It made a nice change to get out on the road with the cameras. I’m just putting a little teaser out there, regarding the name of the station. I had even considered calling it Little Chadwick! Take care buddy, regards Charlie

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Hi Charlie. A day out is always a good thing, especially enjoying some fresh air. Great video and more of them, please.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased you enjoyed our road trip.

[@circleofthewolfairsoft7419]

Hi at roughly 12:27 the gentleman outside the steamer, handed the firemen a ring, key ? What was it ? As for the people jumping on you about the signal box, I would like to see how on point their rails are. Mine starts in the 1800''s and ends in the 1980's, then after an army base supplies you go into another room which is a 50's/60's monster wars. So my train so far off traditional, but it is my world. Keep up the great work, canadian subscriber.

[@marknicholson2281]

Hi. The signalman was passing over the token to the fireman to signify that that engine now has possession of the single line.. it will be handed back to the next signal box as they pass. This prevents two trains entering the same piece of single track and the possibility of accidents. Hope that is clear. M

[@knottyal2428]

The looped gadget is a single line token. It gives the driver permission to proceed, and ensures another train isn't coming the other way. There's only 1 token per section of track.

[@circleofthewolfairsoft7419]

Thanks for clearing that up, paint up some figures to represent this. Learned something new .

[@knottyal2428]

@@circleofthewolfairsoft7419 No trouble, it's our pleasure.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An excellent explanation gentleman. The token eventually ends up being fitted in the signal box and allows the points to change. Regards Charlie

[@demondrillejunction5201]

Well of course we want to see you interview Gordon and take a peak inside those buildings ;) I reckon we all enjoy your "Charlie's out'n'about videos". Your helix and setting up for a model show a couple of faves for me. I see a podcast on the horizon! I can appreciate the headache you'll get at that suggestion, a big ask but mate I think you'd nail interviews. Cheers from Oz.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks DJ, I’m so pleased that you could join me on my little road trip. Regards Charlie

[@williamgordon207]

Hi Charlie, another great video and very enjoyable to watch. For what it’s worth, I think you should install your daughters signal box on the Chadwick layout. To the ‘really knowledgable’ types it would be a talking point as to why a midlands signal box was sitting in Yeovil town, but for me, the family significance of the midlands box would outweigh all that ‘prototypical’ nonsense. As a father of 3 young children and being in the early stages of a model railway project, I fully expect to be the recipient of many a non-prototypical addition to my layout. Your HST shares platform space with your Western Pullman so why not apply a similar poetic license to your signal box selection?

[@williamgordon207]

Sorry, correction, I mean Barnstaple, not Yeovil town. I really should pay more attention!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

William, you make an excellent point. Sometimes we can be a little to over enthusiastic. Regards Charlie.

[@gnhwvideo]

From the US (New Hampshire)...Enjoyed road trip VERY much.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@kenshores9900]

Charlie: The odd thing about your own railroad is that it is your railroad and you can do what you want. That signal building was not bad... So tell your detractors to buzz off. (but I understand why and what you did because it made for a good video) Cheers from the Third Coast of the US.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I certainly will use it Ken, in a different area. Regards Charlie

[@EtonieE25]

Charlie what a wonderful video content which I’m sure touched many an old boys heart ❤️

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you could join me.

[@RCassinello]

6:32 shows perfectly where the old link line from the L&SWR to the S&DJR used to run - the wall on the right was a bridge abutment leading into the back road of Templecombe station, with the road to the left running along the old track bed, round to the industrial estate where the S&D's goods yard used to be.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ron, that’s very useful information. Regards Charlie

[@jhbluestar]

Such fantastic seanery! I live in the US but all my life I have felt like a misplaced Brit. You all have such a wonderful country. I really hope that the one thing on my bucket list comes true, Move back home, to ENGLAND! My blood line is English and traced back to Bristol to the early 1600's. I havent been able to trace it farther back but at least i know my family was at one time living in England. You all are so very BLESSED, such wonderful people and the HISTORY ohh my dont get me started! Yep, I LOVE all things England!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Joseph.I’m sure you’ll return to these shores one day mate. Regards Charlie

[@IanRMcAllister]

Nice video as always Charlie! For those of us who watch a number of good modellers produce nice model railways and create wonderfully edited video's, it can still become a bit repetitive. This was something differently nice. The tie together of audience feedback, need to model something authentic, a bit of real life 12inch to the foot research, and entwining the obvious preserved with the original office block at Bruton - together with some real steam and diesel trains - was thoroughly entertaining and enchanting. One of my YT video's of the year. Yes, lets see more of these when you have time and need of some real life research - Good Luck!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for such a heartwarming comment Ian. The video did take some time and planning and I’m so pleased that you appreciated it. Regards Charlie.

[@modelrailroader5619]

Just got around to watching this and it was great! Stuck over in Canada so I really appreciated the little tour around Somerset. Charlie, your narration is excellent, I could listen to you ramble on all day.👍 Cheers, Andrew

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you could join me on our little road trip.

[@KeithHeilner]

Thanks Charlie. Greetings from the U.S. One of my fantasies is to go back in time(pre WW 2) and ride the rails across your great country.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

There are some wonderful preserved railways around Keith. Regards Charlie

[@jonathanhall9668]

Great Video Charlie, nice to see you out and about looking at all things trains and enjoying a slice of Bakewell tart with your tea!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s Jonathan, and I’m so pleased that you could join me.

[@Celtic2Realms]

Very good. Nice to get out and see deepest, darkness Somerset. Well done

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@timtheeagle1]

My wife and I enjoyed seeing around your area. We were having our breakfast when you had your tea.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tim, I do hope that you both enjoyed it. Regards Charlie

[@pieroluciano3272]

Thanks for the small tour of your hood! It was a real treat to watch and look forward to more in the future! Cheers! 🍺🍺👍👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

PL, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it

[@davidshepherd1107]

Charlie, I loved the road trip. I live in Australia but for a time lived In the West Country. Your filming brought back many memories . I also like the differing signal box types that you showed. Frankly if my daughter bought me a signal box as a present it would be on my model railway and stuff any negative criticism..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it David, and rest assured, my daughter signal box will be used.

[@roystudds1944]

Great video tour of signal boxes. Made a great change. Very well put together Charlie. Thanks for your dedication. Roy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

So pleased that you enjoyed it Roy.

[@bruceames8172]

Charlie, very grateful for your time and videos. This was quite interesting Even though I live in Minnesota USA and totally in a smaller scale N scale. I found an N Scale Peco/ Ratio building, of which I have 5 in total, which I found a bit expensive. However the detail is amazing as is the assembly. This Video You produced was very helpful for me and very much useful 👍. I model in late 1940s to early 1960's. And enjoy watching video for inspiration purposes . Thanks again for the time and effort You put into these great videos. You are very inspiring. Hope You're Loved one's and you are safe and healthy. Bruce in Minnesota

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Bruce. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie.

[@altube57]

Charlie, I thoroughly enjoyed everything you were able to put into this presentation. I used to tour around Somerset from time to time, and would take weekend trips out of Bristol while attending Brunel Technical College (Higher Diploma Marine Electronics) back in 1983! I am looking forward to getting back over there again and visiting some of those wonderful heritage railways, once the world draws a little closer to normality! On the subject of signal boxes, I was born less than a mile from Lymm Station, near Warrington. There are a number of good images of the signal box on line. Your layout is looking great and I particularly like the variety of subjects you cover.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming , comment Alan you’re too kind. Regards Charlie

[@stevemawer848]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Don't confuse "factual honesty" with "excessive kindness", mate!

[@vincenthuying98]

Very much like your vid Charlie. Love the intricate research you’ve done. Also like the comparison between the different models you showed. £23,- indeed seems a lot for the last one. Anyhow, whatever which signal box you decide on to put on your layout; you should also consider the one from your daughter, even though it isn’t historically accurate. The gesture of her present is recognition from her heart. Than historical inaccuracies have a lot of leeway. It’s not that I don’t count my rivets, after all we all try to depict our layouts as accurate as possible. But in the end it is your railroad, your 3d view on what constitutes your passion, with images that are yours. To close, my humble railroad, I mainly build for myself. Because it’s a great hobby, because I love to scratch build, predominantly from junk. That in itself requires a level of compromise to accuracy, which defies too stubborn rivet counting. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Rest assured Vincent, my daughter signal box will be installed, but just in a different position. Regards Charlie

[@johnrycroft3906]

Thanks Charlie. A nice change this video.loved the GWR signal boxes as I’m building the Llangollen Station Signal Box at the moment, so seeing other GWR boxes has given me a lot of help.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great news John, I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Regards Charlie

[@johnodonoghue7381]

Great tutorial Charlie , plus a run out . Next time we go out I'll take a lunch . Great idea going out

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Cucumber sandwiches for me John.

[@ricksalmon4916]

Very nice. I enjoyed seeing the English countryside and the railways in action

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Rick

[@1952TonyC]

Charlie, thanks, I very much enjoyed the video. I also have the GWR plastic signal box and paid £22:00 at a show. For me it was excellent value as it was almost exactly what I needed and I have no experience of making buildings. That said, I had to make a new wall with a door at ground level as the box that I am modelling has internal stairs. It’s a great kit in my opinion and I really enjoyed providing the operating floor complete with lighting and I used a tiny LED to make a desk lamp. I doubt that there was one in reality but it looks very impressive from normal viewing distance. Great video and exceptional editing. Tony

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I totally agree Tony, however I did feel that the £22 seem somewhat excessive for what it was, considering how old those moulds must be. Regards Charlie

[@robertzimmer8579]

Enjoyed this Charlie. Travel, signal boxes and commentary. Thanks. Bob, Erie Pa USA!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@955trainboy]

Road trip theme is a brilliant idea. You even visited a station I know very well, Totnes..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate.

[@barleyarrish]

that was most enjoyable Charlie, so nice to be out and about in beautiful English Countryside and equally beautiful summer weather.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m sure the British summer only lasts about a week!

[@Beatlefan67]

I have met Gordon Fry on numerous occasions at the Gartell Light Railway and at his offices where I was shown around. He is an extremely nice fellow, and if I was working in the area I would stop off at Bruton station for an hour or so (my time; I was self-employed!) and Gordon would come out for a chat and brush up the station. By the way, do try and get to the GLR if/when it's open again during the breaks in all this covid nonsense. There are two fully fitted and working signalboxes, tokenless block, a plethora of working signals including upper and lower quadrant, colour light, and even one pneumatically operating one. I'm sure you will be impressed. Incidentally, when you were at Templecombe station you were less than half a mile away from the GLR!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John, I have been to Gartels in the past when they have their model railway open days. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

[@Beatlefan67]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks Charlie - keep up the good work with the videos. Do try and get to the GLR when it has a 'full' open day, it's a joy to see all the stuff happening. I was very committed to the GLR for 25+ years but since becoming a carer it has become very difficult to fit time in there. If you get down ask for a guided tour from John Penny. Not me, but another bloke with the same name! He's the one responsible for all the signaling, and no, we're not related!

[@jhbluestar]

I just joined your channel! I could watch these videos all day and I love his sense of humor!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s great to have you on-board Joseph. Take care mate, regards Charlie

[@michaeljamesdenniss2716]

Great road trip . As we say it,s my layout any thing goes thanks Mike

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mike I’m glad you enjoyed our trip. Regards Charlie

[@benneal3897]

Another brilliant video Charlie - although something a little different. I visited the ESR not long ago as I'm just up the road in Trowbridge. Fantastic day out, hauled by 4555 and of course I got up to some great photography. So glad you are using the Cranmore style box and I think it will look brilliant about 3/4 of the way up the branch towards your representation of Barnstaple. And yes it would be nice for you visit other layouts and see what you could produce from that inspiration, and could inspire us (the viewers) too. See you again in 2 weeks :)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ben, and so pleased that you enjoyed it, and join me on the journey. Regards Charlie

[@ausfoodgarden]

What a lovely idea those signal box-style offices are. I'm sure they cost way more to build than the ugly concrete box ones we usually see, but in 20 years the concrete boxes will be knocked down to make way for bigger uglier ones while these will have a bit of age to them and look even better. Great to see some video from the old country (I'm in Australia now). As for the modelling, well I've got a GWR signal box on my LMS layout and if people don't like that they can go tickle a tiger. 😊

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comment Gerry and good luck with your layout.

[@jamessawyer4625]

traveling around the country side was really fun. Great job A+ video thank you

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind James.

[@Niak38240]

Hi Charlie, thanks for this video ! One little thing you are driving the wrong side of the road !! lol. I luv that art deco signal box "Templecombe" and the Totnes Café

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

So pleased that you found it interesting, regards Charlie

[@harperlarry49]

Really enjoyed the road trip. It is wonderful that you can still find so many signal boxes still standing. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Please that you could join me Larry. Regards Charlie

[@williammelville5789]

Heart video Charlie. Lots of information. Always look forward to your videos , it gives me ideas and the right information to use when I get back to building my layout.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@cinqueportcentral1602]

Hi Charlie. Now that's a modelling idea, a lorry stuck under a railway bridge.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A fair point, but it was closer than it appeared. Regards Charlie

[@DJ_K666]

I bet that bakewell was amazing hehe. My sister in law hails from Templecombe. You can still find the remains of the old S&D platform on the other side of the signal box and the former location of the old Templecombe station between the two bridges south of the line. I really must visit Cranmore at some point too. Should be fun. Great video!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@corinheathcote9868]

Really enjoyed the video. Signal boxes come in all shapes and sizes, and that was just in Lincolnshire. Have taken 100s of local signal boxes, covering the Cleethorpes to Barton line, Cleethorpes to Sheffield via Brigg and Worksop, Barnetby to Nottingham and Doncaster to Peterborough via the GN &GE joined line. Photos all on Flickr, but one of my favourites must be Hubbert's Bridge signal in Lincolnshire 1960s, wish it was a better day when I took the photos. A few of the boxes I have photographed have been pulled now, modernization plan, Ulceby, Pasture St, Sleaford South and North. Did manage to take pictures of the last place to have a signal boxes called North, South, East & West back in 2010s, Sleaford.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Well done Corin, great memories that can’t be repeated. Regards Charlie.

[@peterhowell7657]

Nice to see you got to Buckfastleigh. I work as a volunteer in the model shop once a week. Didn't see you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Rest assured Peter I will be back. Regards Charlie

[@suhrrog]

Hi Charlie, I enjoyed your road trip video very much. I think it's a good idea to go out and look at the "real" world once in a while.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Roger, I’m so pleased that you could come along.

[@spiffster05]

Charlie, I always look forward to your (almost) weekly videos and this one I though was especially charming. The road trip through the countryside, seeing some actual steam and diesel locomotives, and history and architecture I thought was really interesting. Kudus and thanks for all the hard work putting this one together. I give this one 5-stars!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Brad, I’m so pleased that you could join me on my little journey. Regards Charlie

[@alanhutchins4233]

A fantastic video. I liked the use of the drone to provide scale and perspective

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@peterjhillier7659]

What an excellent Video, with Drone Shots too, very impressive, and it made a nice change to be out and about, bit like the end of COVID Shutdown as it were. I haven’t seen Tones since I last worked there as P Way Engineer, and being based at Plymouth it was the beginning of our Section down to Penzance. Thanks for the Video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you could join me on my little road trip Peter. Regards Charlie

[@davidgreenwood5160]

Hi Charlie. Really enjoyed the road trip as a change of pace as it were. Would be good to see another one if you were checking a real world item to see if it suits your layout. As for the midland signal box on your layout I think that if you want to use it because it was from your daughter then go ahead. You can make up a backstory to explain it away if any of the rivet counters object. I model n gauge and my stock answer to that kind of thing is “I’m pretty sure the real thing isn’t only 9mm between the rails but nobody seems to mind that” soon shuts em up 😀

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Excellent point David, regards Charlie

[@peterhall4086]

Thoroughly enjoyed that Charlie. It is nice to see what UK rail is up to. I'll have to go looking about to see what remains of South Australia's signal boxes. I can't say that I have seen any other than at platforms. In Victoria and NSW, there are plenty of old signal boxes about. I'd like to see more of your local railway area for sure.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Peter, I shall do these road trips a little more often. Regards Charlie

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Very enjoyable and different video. Great to see you out on the road - can just taste that Bakewell Tart !! More road trips please ! Cheers Euan

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased I enjoyed it Euan. Hopefully I can do more in the future, regards Charlie

[@jankas64]

loved the road trip. Ive been to Exmuth 40 years ago for 2 months. I do live in Sweden but loved the time i spent there. Thank you for the roadtrip

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it J 64. Regards Charlie

[@normanrowe2831]

What a wonderful adventure. Your viewers should chastise you more often. Thanks for your efforts and for taking us along.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased you could join me on the journey Norman. Regards Charlie

[@perthsouth5576]

Great video Charlie. I enjoyed the format of the road trip! Great to see some real signal boxes. Hugh

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Hugh, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate, regards Charlie

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Charlie, Signal boxes can be a can of worms. Templecombe, haven't been back for many years. Just passed the station was a shop that served ice creams in the summer. When railway stations were being " modenised" ( 60's) you could have a British Rail, signal box. Some looked like World War 2 gun emplacement bunkers ( all concrete) and at the other end of the station a Pre- Group signal box. Even though British Rail had their own "House colours" a lot of signal boxes could be found in pre grouping colours. At Liverpool's Lime Street station in the cuttings was an L.N.W.R. signal box in full pre-group glory. Until it closed in the late 60's. I wonder what happened to Airfix's Midland Signal Box kit? In 1963 it only cost around 2/6d. Cheers Chris Perry.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

They do have an interesting past with such a variety to model.

[@markamedio8882]

Enjoy your videos, enjoyed the field trip...more would be great..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@davidweaver4567]

Well done Charlie, do not take any notice of J Knobhead; you do what ever you like with your own layout, and more travelling too would help rid us of the stifling past months of isolation.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Point taken David, I’m so pleased that you could join me on my journey. Regards Charlie

[@johnwramsay1]

Great video Charlie. As always I look forward to Friday lunchtime and the next one. Keep up the great work.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John, see you in 10 days.

[@garyoleary5480]

Thank you for taking me back to Cranmore. You brought back fond memories of my last trip across the pond.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed our visit Gary.

[@peterfinch5077]

Charlie a great video and a nice contrast you have clearly but a significant amount of effort into the production. It's interesting to read the comments about the UK network below and the diversity that is out there even today something I not really thought of before. The office block signal boxes are great fun! On the different models I think prices are only going one way! The ratio kit is relatively new (in the last 5 years) so a little less long in the tooth than their Highley offering but it is good to step back and consider what you get for the money. Thanks for the video and looking forward to seeing the next one.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Peter, so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Regards Charlie

[@suzannegarner3443]

Charlie, enjoyed the video it was nice to see you out and about. its a breath of fresh air to the channel and good to have some veriation. I think it would be good to visit other layouts now and then to see how other modelers do things. MY sergestion for the branch line station is SIDLINGTON. Tanks Phil

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for the comment Phil, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. Regards Charlie

[@ianfergalfarrar]

Yes field trip videos are always great to watch especially if they are filmed in and around the Devon area as it is such a lovely place and always fascinates me because I live up in the grim north 😄 And they where some impressive signal boxes I never really thought about the differences of signal boxes and which would be right for my layout but I may now have to research and alter it Great video very informative and interesting to watch well done hope you do more videos on topics like this 👍👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ian, I’m so pleased that you could join me on the road. Regards Charlie