SPEED PROFILING & DOUBLE HEADING at Chadwick Model Railway | 213.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I must confess, that the speed of the coal Merry-Go-Round train was far too fast. I was so focused on filming that its speed completely passed me by! “Must try harder Bishop”, as my School master would say.

[@gavinmccall7179]

Yes - but great to see the trains running around Chadwick !!

[@stephendavies6949]

Oh I don't know: you had the equivalent of Type 4 power hauling empties back to the pit head!

[@kite7214]

Oh, and I noticed your tail light on the HAA wagon wasn't lit. ;-) Have a look at the Traintech flashing tail lights (Gaugemaster). They are quite cheap and really look the business. But I really enjoyed the vid and the chat. Keep it up mate. Kite 🙂

[@IanHenderson-g9i]

Could the trains/film be slowed down in the video editing process? We would never know any different then.

[@Bop7324]

I used to watch the 58s, 20s and 56s on MGRs come through the Erewash Valley and when they were on the main running lines they used to fly through!

[@bingbonus9636]

Charlie, seeing those locomotives go at the same time, the sync on the way they run together, it is mesmerizing. Also the massive line of wagons behind them is nice to see.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@andersholt4653]

As always I'm reminded of the fact that the more I learn, the more there is to learn. Thank you for another both informative and entertaining video. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Every day is a school day Anders. Regards Charlie

[@afm1948]

I'm a straight DC type, but I find whatever your DCC topic is, is quite intriging and watch them through anyway. Thanks Charlie. Arthur

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Arthur, I’m so pleased that you find my videos. Interesting. Regards Charlie

[@robertcrossley9803]

Another great video Charlie, you have answered questions i have been wanting to ask many a person for a long time. Great to see loco movements on part of your layout. Thanks for taking the time to present and explain double heading , speed matching and consisting.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Robert, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards Charlie

[@Mark-z1l]

Wonderful video as always. I like the fact that you have highlighted the speed of your locos when operating your fantastic layout. I have to say that I find it annoying when you go to a model railway show and you see a well built professional layout being operated in an unrealistic fashion when trains go from a dead stop to fast in about two seconds 🙂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting mate. Take care, regards, Charlie

[@paulmcmanus9408]

Nice video Charlie. Glad you have come to terms with English Electric traction 😅. Forget that western hydraulic stuff!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Wash your mouth out with soap, Paul! Regards, Charlie

[@chasc301]

Fascinating episode Charlie. I don’t even have a layout but watched it all the way through. Thank you. The filming was excellent and the soundtrack amazing on this one. Regards.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chas, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@andydavidson9440]

You hit the heights of modelling sophistication Charlie! One for the future for me, but your video referencing will help me watch again when I am ready. Thanks for a top video which showed great results!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andy, that’s extremely kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@grahamthompson6622]

I went back to Chadwick 133 to check Charlie's earlier investigation of speed assessment and was at first disappointed by the speed measurement trials. However I soon realised two things. First, accuracy is not important - about right is good enough - and second that only the simple tape and stopwatch method is actually reliable. Indeed with a small modification to Charlie's method the numbers can become simple enough that even a stopwatch is not really needed. I fortunately have a 7ft long straight (well nearly straight) along the front of my layout. Timing trains over this distance gives exactly 6 seconds for 60 mph - and 4 seconds for 90 mph, 5 seconds for 75 mph, 9 seconds for 40 mph, 12 seconds for 30 mph and 18 seconds for 20 mph. Two small clumps of grass mark the two ends of the trial stretch and I cannot imagine wanting anything more sophisticated. Checking speed is now possible without interrupting normal running. KISS - keep it simple, stupid.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Graham, I’m so pleased that you’ve found a workable solution. Regards, Charlie

[@philsrailway5910]

Hi Charlie excellent advice as usual thanks. Did notice Richards kadee coupling the brass pin is coming out that's why it was misaligned. Just needs to be pushed in. Hope that helps. Thanks to your advice I will now try a consist myself. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Phil, I’ll have to check out Richard ‘s coupling. Regards Charlie

[@AllensTrains]

You got it all running very smoothly after many trials and tribulations. Thanks for uploading.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Allan, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@leestoddart7014]

20:35 - yes I saw that HOG! Lovely stuff though. Nice to see some trains running through the countryside.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Lee, it took forever to match those two warships. Regards, Charlie.

[@keithroberts2656]

@ChadwickModelRailway 20:50 Classic "photo bombing" 🙂

[@paulwilliams5903]

just a fact from the full size railway. As an ex BR Guard, I worked with class 20's, and a little known, (to none BR employees), is that you don't have to run long, heavy trains with a pair of 20's. Why? Because they were always paired, nose to nose, except perhaps for P Way workings, because having long noses required them to carry a driver's assistant ( second man) when run singly to help with sightings on the driver's blind side. Running in pairs obviated this and saved a crewman. Hope this helps, regards Paul in not so sunny Cornwall!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great info Paul and most useful to someone from the Southwest. Regards Charlie.

[@gwrtromsoe]

A great ABC for us newbies, thank you for this 🎉 Thomas,

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Thomas, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@gibsonethirty2836]

And this is why I choose to use Rail Pro for all the hands on trains with Train Controller doing all the scenic trains. Rail Pro lets me DPU on the fly and all Loco's talk to each other so as to pull at the right amount. Rail Pro works on DC or DCC - I power my layout with DCC due to using Train Controller and Digitrax for the scenic aspect.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s an interesting comment, I clearly need to do some research. Regards, Charlie

[@capybara8868]

An absolute joy from start to finish. Your informative and enjoyable vids are a pleasure to watch - I always look forward to the latest Chadwick "drop". Thank you Charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks CP, for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie

[@zaklex3165]

That's interesting, for me, I'd have adjusted them the other way around...but that's the fun of the hobby, we all have our own way of doing things.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I don’t imagine it makes any difference to the final outcome. Regards, Charlie

[@paulbottrill8391]

Thanks Charlie, very interesting and informative video. Who knew that sound fitted and non sound fitted react differently, well thanks to you I do now.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul , I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@tonyslight826]

Hi Charlie another informative video for some of mere mortals , once i get mine up and running I can fall back on this video for help. thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tony, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards Charlie

[@michaelwhiles5282]

Thanks Charlie for your insight ans support for the industry - my faulty AS Class 37 has gone back for a refund, now aware that I'm far from alone in my massive disapointment having waited so long for a duff product.....

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m sure it was a sensible move Michael. Regards, Charlie

[@ianobrien6908]

Hi Charlie, another great insightful update, double heading is fun. All the best. Ian

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@tommilton5753]

Hi Charlie, thanks for the video. As a Scot transplanted to the USA, I had to come to terms with consisting vs double-heading, and the US terminology has two advantages. First, it encompasses very long and heavy trains with five or more locos, three at the front, two at the back, and perhaps one in the middle. Second, it (consist) can be used as a noun to identify the configuration. We occasionally run such trains on our Club layout.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tom, it’s certainly not a term that’s used regularly within the UK. Regards, Charlie

[@jeffjones6107]

Another informative video, Charlie, your enthusiasm never wavers.👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@leachparkway1518]

Thanks Charlie, very informative. I have the same system as you and struggled with it as a pensioner and as a man I do not read instructions.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I agree, instructions are to be read as the last resort. Regards, Charlie

[@leachparkway1518]

@@ChadwickModelRailway 😂👍

[@adrianing4006]

Good morning Charlie , ex killick stoker here . My name is Ade and I am an ex signaller and driver . Have saved lots of your great advice vids as I am going to build a layout in my garage . I may be wrong but I believe you may of been in an engineering branch in the Andrew due to your superb knowledge . Hope you dont mind me asking .....regards Ade

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ade, I’m so pleased that you find the videos interesting. Well spotted, I’m ex FAA, Electrician. Regards, Charlie

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

A great video, and I've aways liked the warship and have a lima and mainline ones, ive got a ' dummy'hornby class 25 i use for double heading , also the first week of January I got to see some different diesel traction from another country, and while at my neices wedding and a short holiday in America at Richmond, Virginia, I got to see some heavy US freight locos which was total different from our ones and nice to see some 1972 vintage locos still being used, even watched a coal train which was about a mile long , also near my sister in the local football park I came across 4 preserved items of rolling stock, a Freight car and a cabouse, also a passenger coach and us mail post office coach both built in the early 1920s and all from the original Richmond Fredericksburg & Pontac railway company.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ian, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Yes looking at rolling stock from abroad is always an interesting subject. For many years we have specialised in very small four wheel wagons! Regards, Charlie

[@paulrogers7963]

First, forgot to say thanks for your videos again. Always enjoy them. I mentioned Tsunami by Soundtraxx as that is my preferred decoder but decoder should be irrelevant to your video instruction other than as you point out, different decoders even of the same brand can be troublesome. I am not familiar with Digitrax as my club uses the NCE (North Coast Engineering) power system. With that, consisting is a breeze and no limit of locomotives beyond the practical (2-3,4,5). As I was just learning about DCC possibilities a few years ago, I found NCE very intuitive and forgiving. Nice work on matching those with two tracks. I like the real world approach. At home having only a single five foot test track, I find JMRI works well when speed matching (as it's called here) and allows me to keep a record in the software. Can't wait to see what you have next for us. Best.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul, That's very kind of you to say so. Stay safe, Regards Charlie

[@sailingschooners8668]

Strange you chose this as I was only thinking this last night after watching a guy double heading locos N guage hauling 250 wagons....well done and educational as this can be fraught with problems....great stuff Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@lancekinloch739]

Probably the most useful video I ve seen on u tube .. keen to try doubling up my 66 s after what I ve learnt today .. many thx Charlie see you tomorrow 👍🏼Lance

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Lance, every days is a school day with me!

[@billmmckelvie5188]

Thanks Charlie for the advice and what to look out for with Double heading with Digital Sound locos.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bill, I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Regards Charlie

[@simonbaxter8001]

Looks absolutely brilliant Charlie! Just needs a flashing tail light (rear coach, wagon or add a guards van) adding to that consist and it'll be truly magical 🙂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Simon, I’m so pleased you found this particular video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@Herriot7]

Thank you for the patient and thorough explanations.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@stephendavies6949]

Those Warships are fine looking machines, as are the 20s. Even though my loyalties lie with the GWR/BR(W) Region, I do like the 20s. Watching some serious / credible double heading is a rare treat. Thanks for sharing. Even though I watched the entire video (on the TV whilst typing away on my phone) with interest, I made my mind up very quickly regarding my preferred double-heading method: use a dummy loco. Another "good point well made" relates to the unrealistic speeds at which trains whizzing around at railway exhibitions. I've often thought, "That looks a bit quick to me, but they must have got it right as they are experts."

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Stephen for such a constructive comment. So pleased you enjoy the video. Regards, Charlie

[@barryturner2916]

Another interesting and informative video Charlie, I am DC but still managed to follow and understand the addressing/commanding settings, if I double head a train I tend to put the `faster one` at the front, many thanks for sharing regards Barry..👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@donsharpe5786]

Thanks for the video Charlie. Class 20s worked around Gloucester for a time and from memory worked in pairs, but I would have to ask my brother, that is if he can remember. If I saw 2 warships together, I would assume that one had failed and the other had recovered it. When touring Swindon works in 1962, we were hurried through the shop where several black carcasses of warships were sitting after fires had taken place in them.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Don, I do believe warships were double headed coming from Cornwall to Waterloo. Regards, Charlie

[@stevetrossell4255]

Hi Charlie, that was both entertaining and clear as always, thanks. Actually, it brought back painful memories of pairing my old Intercity 125 that you converted to DCC with a second power car that I added to enable the 5-coach set to climb my helix. I watched an American video to learn the basics of consisting then applied that in iTrain. It tested my brain and my patience but got there in the end. Shame your video was not available then! Thanks again for your interest in upgrading an old 1980s toy into a decent DCC loco,

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Steve, sorry it was too late to help you out. It took hours to get the Warships profile right. Regards Charlie.

[@2010ditta]

Hi Charlie...apologies for commenting again, but I triedyour way of having a double-header where one of the loco's is "dead" no motor etc,. I did it to my old Mainline warship, which I admit wasn't a very good runner, and is now paired with my Bachmann warship and they work fine. So thanks for that. All the best.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great news, I’m so pleased that you have put your old Warship to good use. Regards Charlie

[@danagibbs3265]

Running in N scale, I've also used these techniques for speed matching. I speed match between brands and even sound/non-sound decoders usually without much issue. The only thing I do different, since I don't have a good dual line layout, is that I just consist the locomotives from the start and put the slower one behind uncoupled. Then I just adjust the CVs as they run until they about match. Doing accel/deccel is the more tedious part, having to wait for them to speed up or slow down many times before it matches. Another good tip is that if you have two locomotives closely matched, but not perfect, put the faster of the engines as the rear engine (Between the front engine and the cars) so that the weight of the cars will slow it down and the slower front engine will be a similar speed. The only other thing to watch for is a BEMF CV, usually 57, which I tend to set to 102 to disable, otherwise some engines run much slower while consisted. Well done video and very informative for newer users of DCC.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Dana, for very interesting comment. Regards, Charlie

[@ModelRailwayShed]

Hello Charlie I hope you're well, great video really interesting and helpful thank you for sharing.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting.

[@bryancrossan6252]

Thanks for that Charlie, it was very interesting and also solved one of my problems. For a long time, I've wanted to run a sound and non sound together but wasn't sure how because of the reasons you stated. After your video, I now know and see it why it won't work which was what I thought. Cheers Bryan

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bryan, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@jeffjones6107]

Another informative video, Charlie, enjoyed watching trains running 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Perhaps I need to run them more often. Regards, Charlie

[@m10cachilles43]

Thanks Charlie, will be very useful for my planned upgrade on class 68s for my nuclear flask train.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@alanmusicman3385]

Great episode Charlie - full of good ideas and info. One question that occured to me (which obviously might need to be a subject for a future video) is this; How much will the wear state of the loco mechanisms and motors affect the synchronisation you have acheived for the two warships (or the others)? I know from my own experience that cold vs hot loco performance has quite a high variance so I wondered about settings "drift" as locos age.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, you’re right Alan, it’s the type of exercise you should repeat every few months. Regards, Charlie

[@malcolmmyatt9092]

Very educational Charlie. Thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@9501599]

Another good video very interesting as usual. I am very excited to see a video that explains the CV issue and I'm going to follow your advise on this issue. The sound issue is something I'm not worried about because I'm not going to use sound. Cheers.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Many thanks, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards, Charlie

[@howardavins9234]

Hi again Charlie. Excellent as always. Explained so even I understood. Double heading a goods train on your railway. Not having a consist on your freight train on your Railroad. Still like our old English terminology. Just funning. I just love DCC . Limited ability but still fabulous possibilities. Thanks again Stay safe Howard

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Howard, We are two great nations separated by a common language! Good luck with your project. Regards Charlie.

[@michaelimpey1407]

Charlie, great educational video. I have not done a consist yet, but it is on my list. I will mark your video as a favourite, so I can go back quickly, amnd watch again and again. Thank you for sharing, great food for thought. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@2010ditta]

Very enjoyable Charlie. I too like Warships, I have 4,and now and again run my two Bachmann ones double-headed just using a normal Bachmann controller. Lovely to see your two running round. All the best.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, we clearly share an interest in these lovely old lo cos. Regards, Charlie

[@onnomulder9775]

A very very intersting video Charlie!!! I liked it very much! Cheers Onno.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Onno, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@Mark_W_L]

Charlie, ESU sound decoders have a 'Prime Mover Startup Delay' so the engine revs up before the loco moves. This can be disabled by clearing bit 3 of CV124, which will help to speed match sound and non-sound locos.

[@UndergroundEric]

You can instead keep the delay and use a Lokpilot 5 as they have a start delay option now 🙂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks gentlemen for some excellent advice. Regards Charlie

[@roystudds1944]

Very interesting video Charlie. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@paulreynolds1510]

I’ve dipped my toe into doing this for the Z 21, but does look good and puts a different aspect on the layout 👍🏽

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Regards, Charlie

[@endoorrailway]

It just so happens that I recently bought two DMUs, one is sound-fitted and the other isn't, and I was wondering what I'd need to do with them to get them running with the same speed characteristics. I hadn't appreciated that the sound could prevent one of them from setting off on "go". This video is very helpful, thank you!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@farmerdave7965]

Good work, Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Dave, regards, Charlie

[@Andries1963]

Really fascinating video Charlie, I recently got a Bachmann class 40 the deluxe version for Christmas and it’s acceleration and deceleration is so slow it’s ridiculous , now I know I can alter it by adjusting the CV’s I’ll give it a go (remembering to make a note of what they are in case I have to return them ) thanks Charlie 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Charlie- As always informative & entertaining . Sorting out acceleration / deceleration and top speed is on my ever increasing to do list. Cheers Kev

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Kev, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Take care mate, regards, Charlie

[@delboy1727]

Very informative Charlie. My layout isn't big enough to worry about making up consists, but is's useful to see what problems may arise should I ever want to try.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@LaurenceHoward-f4h]

I’m sure a much overlooked subject Charlie. Especially with locomotives like the 20s which ran more often than not in multiple working. Very interesting video as always with some nice camera angle shots.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@cykev1302]

Very interesting, thanks Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re most welcome, regards, Charlie

[@alanrobertson9790]

I've successfully speed matched a sound chipped Bachmann 20 with a DCC Bachmann 20, not the latest generation but the one with no lights. If you press F1 there is a delayed start up sequence but if you have them running and then press F1 you get sound but without the start up sequence. So yes you can match a sound with a non-sound. In the case of these 20s one needs to have a reversed direction.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I agree, Alan, but the problem stems from wanting it to pull into a station, and then pull away whilst the sound is on. Regards, Charlie

[@alanrobertson9790]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Good point. As my idea of model railways is trains going round and round, or backwards and forwards, that had not occurred to me. Now I understand.

[@UndergroundEric]

Charlie, the newer ESU Lokpilot V5 has an option for a ‘start off delay’ which you can match up to the delay on your sound decoder. This will stop that issue when running with a sound decoder 🙂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Now that’s a great piece of information Eric. Would you know the CV numbers? Regards, Charlie

[@UndergroundEric]

@@ChadwickModelRailwayi will have a look on my lokprogrammer for you and let you know buddy. Perhaps i should do a short vid on it, may help some people! 🙂

[@barryrigby1568]

Hi .When I was on the footplate in the 70s it was 35mph for full MGRs and 45 mph for empty's. Watch your speed Charlie 😀

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Barry, sound advice. I just wish I had some decent photos from when the MGRs were HOP ABs. Regards Charlie

[@donstratton6343]

Ah Charlie, as consist-ent as always. Informative, lists the questions modelers should ask before they form a consist, and what they can investigate if the result does not equal the expectation.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Don, I’m so pleased you found the subject interesting. Regards, Charlie

[@rcmodelboats412]

Very interesting and fascinating. Thank you very much.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting mate. Regards, Charlie

[@hwebster5087]

Another excellent video Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, HW, regards, Charlie

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Always informative and enjoyable Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks four oaks, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it.

[@clivengauge]

Great video and very informative thank you for sharing Charlie 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it Clive. Regards Charlie

[@johnodonoghue7381]

Classic video Chas , very informative too

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@donniblanco5239]

Looks fab Charlie but my method for DH is based on your first idea with the Dummy Loco - I have interchangeable body shells for some of my class 37’s, to put onto a Dummy Chassis - Still plenty of Miles and Smiles to be had out of Analogue Systems - Love your Perfectionism and Tenacity, pure Quality- Many Thanks 👏🏻👍🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks DB, so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@christopher-2000]

awesome Video Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Christopher, so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@mcswain30]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting MC. Regards, Charlie

[@darknut9696]

If I remember correctly there was a issue of the Railway modeler magazine from the early 2000's before DCC and the modern Hornby loco driven models you were shown how to remove the Ringfield motor or the gears from one loco to run a seamless double head with one loco being the working model and the other being a dummy similar to the older HST train packs, i could be wrong. i think the context was running two different makes e.g. Bachmann and Hornby or Lima and Bachmann etc because of the different gear ratio's

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, that’s most useful. Regards Charlie

[@thesheq5023]

Looks wonderful! I’ve had success double heading sound and nonsound if you have the volume off until it gets up to speed

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes it certainly an interesting challenge. Regards, Charlie

[@hovermotion]

Superb. Production Charlie..👍🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Hoverman, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie

[@jameslam2247]

Hi Charlie, Great info, Just want to point out another bit of info. -- you can mu a lokpilot with a loksound decoded loco, the lokpilot has "virtual driving sound" feature when enabled it adds a start delay so the locos with start moving together, listed in the manual but does require a bit of programming. but when enabled works well.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks James, that’s most useful. Like most of these things, I’m sure it’ll take hours to find it within the manual. Regards, Charlie

[@tvtoms]

Lokpilot 5's can be set to mimic the delay that the sound units have which is nice. Or the movement can be set to not wait for the sound. I've been able to consist lokpilot 5's with loksound 5's and tsunami's pretty well one way or the other.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tom, that’s most helpful. Regards, Charlie

[@wayneaskey]

Goodd explanation of speed profilling, thans Charlie. Would you be doing a rewiev of the different train contollers for DCC. Thanks

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

No Wayne , I don’t have a good understanding of all those controllers available. Regards, Charlie

[@alancope9962]

Great video as always Charlie 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Alan, it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie

[@bazza3643]

Very interesting video Charlie, it’s strange, you would think that if you buy two identical locomotives, that they would run in sync. I purchased two Hornby 2BIL emu sets, same CV’s etc. , yet I needed to fine tune the CV’s to get them to perform the same when coupled together. All the best, Barry🇳🇿

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I agree, Barry, you also need to warm them up first. Regards Charlie

[@GeoffreyBOULTON-v9k]

hi Charlie interesting video this time seems like ages since your last installment .those class 20s look and sound amazing your warships are fab as well the mgr wagons were fab behind the class 20s

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@kenr86]

My experience with consisting locos is using the Engine Driver app on an old cellphone through a JMRI withrottle server - very easy, has an easy way to control loco facing and lights. But the segment on speed matching was very useful. Thank you, Charlie - and a happy New Year

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ken, I’m so pleased you found it interesting. The video was aimed non-computer users to get a taste of double heading. Regards Charlie

[@johnwalker9750]

Most helpful video with everything clearly explained. I tried setting up a consist with my two Heljan class 26s on NCE PowerCab and the process seemed to alter the acceleration rates and overall speed profile. Both locos have the same DCC chip. I gave up trying to make it work and it took a while to get them back to running normally!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That does seem rather bizarre John. Regards, Charlie

[@terrycharleslewis7565]

Hey Charlie, the auld dcc is really a hobby in itself isn't it? My budget dictates analogue but a really thought provoking video! Regards Terry

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Terry, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@ronaldhaynes4042]

Charlie video very interesting as always.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ronald, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie

[@NorthKentTransport1]

Great video Charlie and for the fast merry go round coal train,well the coal was late.there is an excuse for it

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great excuse mate, I’m going with it. Regards, Charlie

[@buckamboolmodeltrains]

Hi Charlie, This may solve your issue with the sound fitted Warship… I’m not super familiar with the LokSound 3.5 decoders, but they hopefully like the LokSound 5 decoders have a CV like CV124 that enables startup delay to be disabled? Prevents the loco from pausing while the prime mover revs up before setting off… On the contrary I believe you can program the starting delay into a LokPilot decoder… perhaps a more ‘prototypical’ 😂 approach. Happy programming!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, that’s most useful. I shall check out the CV. Regards, Charlie

[@timsully8958]

Tee-hee, I do like it when you almost say the ‘p’ word Charlie 😂I have a q few old locos which are set aside for repair, but I do have in mind using them as a dummy loco. One is an old Bachmann ExLNER B1 in BR black, which I have often used with a black five, Ivat 4MT or similar and it looks great. Similarly, I have a Class 25 which I can run with its motorised twin 😄 However, I do rather like this idea of consist working as it is entirely prot- er…true to life 😅 Lovely to see the Warships and Choppers in tandem! But the showstopper was definitely the Class 13. It looked so good just crawling along like that 😎 Have a great weekend mate 👍🍀🍻😉

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tim, it’s comments like yours, that make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie

[@OOElectronics]

Very interesting and informative. I'm on DC and just let the locomotives sort it out between them! (Doesn't always work out.....) Best wishes.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@banksroadmodernimage7358]

Another top video here Charlie👍👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Banks Road, much appreciated. Regards Charlie

[@D7629]

Useful, thanks so much. Informational as usual Charlie. 🙂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@Poliss95]

I've tried speed matching with my A and B set of locos without much success. They are fairly erratic runners which never complete a circuit in the same amount of time. 😝 You don't change the CVs with the Z21. You time how long the locos take to go a certain distance, then the Z21 works everything out automatically. Well it would if my two locos acted rationally.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Perhaps it’s time to get them both serviced. Regards, Charlie

[@KevinWilliams-hm9ct]

Interesting video. Keep up the good work, Charlie. I think its too easy to over estimate the acceleration of locomotives (speaking as an ex-BR driver). I've found out after using Traincontroller for a number of years how to combine CV settings with the software settings. A lot of trial and error, but worth the result in terms realistic running.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting given your trade. Regards, Charlie

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good update vid thanks lee

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@paulsharpe3794]

Hi there nice idea about old dead locos. And did I see the hand of God holding back the class 20 for the two locos to cross in the last sean, brilliant editing

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@GaryDelaney-r9n]

Great video Charlie, belated happy new year to you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, and the same to you and yours. Regards, Charlie

[@odilemahot2011]

As always this is informative even for me but the one thing I got out of programming a decoder is not to wirte all pages when changing CV's only do the page your working on and take notes of what you change as decoders cost money and you may find like me you will need to replace it.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes it’s always useful to take notes. That makes it much easier to retrace your steps. Regards, Charlie

[@williamgunning4184]

Sorry about this Charlie but with over 50 years of DC - it's too late for me to change - a lot of SABLE. I have an DCC Atlas Canadian GP40-2w which can be programmed in DC using a magnetic wand and the controllers directional switch, very useful as the dealer had only imported the DCC variant. I have some dual mode Intermountain SD40-2w and others which do not have a separate chip so to get them to run in DC with sensible start voltage I rewired the motor directly to the rear bogie pick ups, the front bogie remains connected to the circuit board to operate the lights, no pick up problem as they run in pairs and without the DCC they speed match. Dummy locos were produced by Athearn in the USA for many years - with plastic wheels! For a modern model to be produced in dummy form would introduce complexity into production and the relatively low cost of the motor and drive train would not offset the cost of planning and processing the variant. Rapido even produced the unpowered Amtrak cab baggage car - ex F40PH for push pull trains with the powered chassis of their F40PH Locomotives.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks William, for a very interesting comment. Here in the UK, I’ve never known a manufacturer to produce a dummy loco. Regards, Charlie

[@PaulGillham-g2w]

When are you going to do some more landscaping love watching videos on that

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s on the plans for February mate. Regards, Charlie

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Charlie, some great running sequences there. The class 20s were great. I did like the class 13s, such a novelty, only a couple of issues ago there was a feature in the Railway Magazine which featured them. What is the plan for 2024? might be worth including in a video. Anyway all the best and have a great weekend!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, that’s the content of the next video. Regards, Charlie