SPRING UPDATE and TMD Developments at Chadwick Model Railway | 187.

[@leestoddart7014]

Great stuff Charlie. I realise the four road shed probably has sentimental value for you as it was on the earlier incarnation of Chadwick TMD (and in your opening video roll) but the new arrangement looks much more open and will allow you to add in a lot more clutter giving a better overall appearance.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Lee, I have hummed and harred about that four lane shed, for quite some time. But eventually I thought the open look will be better. I’m pleased that you agree, have a great Easter, regards, Charlie

[@kite7214]

Lee, do you do any layout planning for clients other than Charlie? K

[@leestoddart7014]

@@kite7214 yes I have helped(?) a couple of other followers of Chadwick. I certainly don't do this as a full time consultancy sort of thing - I enjoy using Anyrail (I know how nerdy that sounds) and have a reasonable understanding of how the 12" to the foot train layout works. If you'd like me to try and help you you can contact me through Charlie - drop him an email (the Chadwick Model Railway is available in the channel details) and he can link us up.

[@chris-ryan]

Thanks Charlie. I've a naming suggestion for the shirt Chadwick videos, call them " Chadwick Express" videos.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s a better term. Where were you two months ago when I needed you? Regards Charlie

[@richardandrews6754]

HI Charlie, looks great taking shape, the new TMD building layout looks much better.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Richard, I’m so pleased that you agree. Regards Charlie

[@gazclass58]

Awesome Charlie the T.M.D area is coming on brilliant. The buildings look perfect in place. look forward to the next update.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you like the new look. Regards Charlie

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Well done Charlie Certainly coming along very well. Nick Australia

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@davewykes3521]

Really useful video Charlie. Having and following a wiring colour stategey can't be stressed enough. One of the things I do for lighting is to run the lighting bus at 11.5 v. Then use local buck converters to drop down to local LED requirement. Provides power for 12 bulbs ( or LED, s with resistors) and enables light levels to be set up using the converter set voltages. Enables power supply by area and safe and fine control. Dave

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Dave, I shall look into Buck Converters. Regards Charlie

[@GeoffreyBOULTON-v9k]

Happy Easter to you and your family and all your subscribers

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s most kind Geoffrey, and the same to you and yours. Regards, Charlie

[@patrickwalker6039]

I like the honest and straightforward way you present your videos Charlie. Your comment about "less being more" is useful to my way of thinking. When I get itchy eyes, from my hay fever, I always use a nasal spray like Beconase or Alanase, which are available over the counter from my chemist. Of course I only need some around October or November here in New Zealand.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed my videos, Patrick, and many thanks for the hayfever tip. Regards, Charlie

[@stevebluesbury6206]

A quadrant of waste pipe to conceal wiring in a corner? Absolute genius!! I needed that very fix. Brilliant update as usual. It’s great to follow your thought process and resulting logical design decisions. Well done again Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Steve, I’m so pleased that you found a video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@thomasstonge3758]

Happy Easter, from across the pond! Always enjoy your videos, inspiration at it's finest! Looks like you're a little chipper, hope your getting some spring time weather over there, we're just going through our melt down here in Michigan, the layout is looking good, take care, and keep it going! P.s. maybe a steam special on that beautiful line, love those English steamers!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel Thomas. However, I don’t have many steamers at all. Regards, Charlie

[@hovermotion]

Nice update and work...you are right Charlie always buy from model shops if poss, I sometimes buy stuff I do not even need when visiting my near by shop.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You and me both mate, a shocking habit, regards, Charlie

[@hovermotion]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Just spent £120 today in Arcida models...😄

[@charlesdempsey176]

YesI enjoyed this video Charlie. Like the flexibility you have in changing the design.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@stephendavies6949]

Hello Charlie. Your point relating to the relative size of oil storage facilities reminded me of the years when I had cause to regularly drive past the Tamworth storage depot. The silos there dwarfed the class 60s & their rakes of bogie tank wagons that delivered the liquid!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Stephen, folks don’t appreciate the real size of these monsters. Regards, Charlie

[@RGJTrains]

Just been recommended to follow you, we are very new, and very inexperienced so will be going through all your videos over time

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s great to have you onboard RGJ. Regards Charlie

[@thelibrarian46]

A well-informed account of how to proceed with a TMD and an understanding of the importance of spacing the buildings out. I also take my hat off to you for showing the nitty gritty challenges in constructing a model railway, and solving problems as they crop up. It also demonstrates that the process from conception to completion has a number of stages. This means demonstrating an ability to focus on minute detail, the bigger picture, and the time elements involved for each stage. I look forward to your progression.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@AndyThorne23]

Brilliant again Charlie. Currently making a TMD with very limited space due to my lack of available space at home. Trying to get all the buildings, head shunts and sheds inside a 1400x500 piece of plywood has been a challenge but thanks to these videos and your help it’s coming along nicely. Bit worried about tackling the lighting so looking forward to your lighting video, Andy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Andy, it sounds like you’re trying to cram too much into a small space. Please leave room for the scenery. Regards Charlie

[@tomdagan6361]

Very good Charlie, I'm never disappointed only informed - Tom

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@andersholt4653]

As informative, entertaining and inspirational as ever. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@clivengauge]

Happy Easter great video looking forward to seeing how you do the lights glad to see the layout coming along nicely

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@SantaFeBob]

Another entertaining video. I love the loco area. It’s coming along very nicely. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re most welcome Bob. Regards Charlie

[@GeoffreyBOULTON-v9k]

another great video Charlie this is one of those layouts i could watch all the time and never get bored keep up the fab work look forward to your next installment

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@patmccarthy1624]

Change is always challenging; but when you find the right element to substitute, it makes all the difference. Your new TMD will be better. Glad to see more planning. Thanks, Charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for that Pat, it’s great that you agree. Regards Charlie

[@chriscox4023]

Hi Charlie, nice to see you are talking 12v for DC supply. I have a multi amp 12v supply feeding a couple of voltage reduction modules to 5v for ‘Everard Junction’ pcb signal controllers and LEDs via resisters

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chris, I have similar control boards. Regards Charlie

[@bryan_lane]

The TMD is starting to look good, it’s coming on nicely. I’ve done a MPD and used the wash plant and service point from Bachmann as well. I’ve installed LEDs in my service point and they look good. I’ve positioned them out of sight under the canopy above the dummy fluorescent lights. The LEDs illuminate the dummy lights and make them look as though they’re lit, I was quite pleased with the result. So Charlie, as we’ve discussed before, you and I really do think alike in our layout designs, but here’s the thing…… When I did the lights for the service point, I needed to decide on a new colour standard for lights. As I use red/black for track, green for frogs and blue/yellow for my accessory bus, I decided to use orange and grey for the lights. So this is getting a bit spooky now 😂 Oh and one last thing, instead of your Heath Robinson waste pipe idea for your HDMI cable, you might want to Google D Line Trunking. Thanks for another great video Charlie. Happy Easter to you and Margaret. Take care.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bryan, for such a heartwarming comment. Yes our wire colour choices are quite scary. I shall certainly check out your tip regarding the trunking. Have a great Easter. Regards, Charlie

[@amp9930]

I think you have really captured the essence of a TMD , really excellent work especially some of those shots looking down between the sheds it reminds me of TMD I remember visiting years ago. Some great ideas to use for my own railway, thanks.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so A99. Regards, Charlie

[@stuartmacleod8669]

Always fascinated, Charlie, by your thought process and solutions as you manifest "reality" on your Chadwick. This, truly, is the value I get from your tutelage... not just from what you do, but *why* you do it. I'm looking forward to 1) your "swift" on the MTB point motor and 2) your adventure adding the return loop through the hillside above the TMD. Cheers!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Stuart, I’m so pleased that you find my videos interesting. I shall be picking up those point Motors next week so the review should be imminent. Regards, Charlie

[@dave3301]

Looking great, Thank you for sharing...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@acftus]

I did have my doubts when you removed the large shed, but once the other building were in place, it certainly makes a great deal of different. The fact that the majority of your traction is diesel makes the TMD much more realistic. As ever some additional tips and hints there as well which are always helpful. As you say hopefully better conditions to get out into the garage. Spring clean coming up!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Yes, the old loco shed had to go in the end, it just didn’t fit in. Regards, Charlie

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Hi Charlie another interesting video and yes I do like how you've changed the look of the TMD. After seeing the west hill wagon works kit on a previous video I went out and purchased one myself. However I decided to ditch the bachmann shed and replaced it with the new railway laser lines kit and I'm so glad as you can see inside and appreciate both kits cheers Andy

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andy, Steve’s kit is just to modern for me. Regards Charlie

[@davidlidbury1244]

A really good and informative video, Charlie. It will be a very busy TMD, excellent layout and I love the attention to detail which I strive for even in my small layout. The smallest of detail like a hand rail barrier to stop "someone" walking out from the fuel area into the path of and engine going to be cleaned! Luv it. Thanks again for taking the time to produce the video Charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@Samstrainss]

Smashing stuff as ever, keep up the good work!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks TK. Have a great Easter, Regards Charlie

[@James-ih4gz]

i bought myself a cobalt dcc points motor just to learn and how to use it and that cause of you it made me decide to try one before invest in more

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Do wait for my MP1 /MP5 video before any further decisions. Regards Charlie

[@billbentham]

Another excellent and informative video, keep up the good work Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks William, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie

[@peterjones7673]

Another great update Charlie as ever, the TMD is looking stunning at the moment even before before it is "dressed" the wee adjustments you have done are spot on, keep this wonderful work going and inspiring us all..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@buddywheels]

Fascinating as always Charlie. Love your sense of humour….”what would you call it…er, carpentry” 😂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Unless of course you were a Carpenter! Regards, Charlie

[@davidmathie9512]

Looking good Charlie .As you say less is more .Think the whole TMD will look the part. Hope the eyes get better

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Yes my eyes are somewhat better today. Thank you. Regards Charlie

[@larryduncan6756]

MORNING CHAS....THIS OFFERING ,IN MY OPINON IS THE BEST ONE YET.....WE ALL KNOW AND LEARN IN THIS HOBBY THAT WE MAKE COCKUPS-I SURE DO! I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED YOUR WAY OF WORKING,I THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY ---NO GOOD TALKING B,S, IS IT.....THANK YOU AND HAVE A VERY HAPPY EASTER9LOOK OUT FOR THEY WABBITS!)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@Mustang00007]

Looking forward to your next episode.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

No pressure on me, then mustang! Regards, Charlie

[@davidparry1968]

Another engaging and interesting layout Charlie. All the best for Easter.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@haltonroadmodelrailway]

The view through the tmd looking back towards the entrance looks fantastic. I can visualise it all finished and it will be amazing. Great stuff as usual Charlie. Rgds Martin

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@alanmusicman3385]

Charlie - just a thought.... You can get wireless HDMI senders and receivers which draw power from the TV (receiver) and the PC (sender). If you used one of those, you would only need to get power to the TV and not have the faff of losing that cable down the corner.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A great tip Alan but I’m already there. Regards Charlie

[@marklittlejohn1457]

Excellent up date Charlie I think you where right to go down the less is more route I am sure it will look amazing thankyou for the tips and video 👏

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@thedorsetbear2921]

Hi Charlie, your videos are great- really encouraging. For the lighting around the MPD look at the new DCC concepts system. You can’t dim them, as you mention, but you can turn them on/off over DCC which is, IMHO, even better, and they take power from the DCC too. The light quality and brightness seems spot on. It seems like an expensive system but given the larger number of lights that can be connected it’s OK.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Actually, I had considered it Dorset bear. However, I would rather have it running off a standard DC supply than my power bus. Regards, Charlie

[@karlyoung3275]

God I'd buy that shed I love it if it goes on the bay I'd certainly look to buy her.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Karl, but I don’t think that will go in the post. Regards, Charlie

[@ChrisMarshallUS]

TMD is looking great, can't wait to see the finished version.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chris, nor can I! Regards Charlie

[@mikeatpudhamjunction2323]

Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re most welcome Mike. Regards Charlie

[@mmsmits2868]

Wonderful update, really clear in showing that it's not just nailing down some track and adding a tree and a building; there's a lot more to faithfully reproducing a functional railroad. All caught up on your videos, making this the first seasonal update I've seen in real time so to speak. Have a great weekend!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks MM, that’s so kind. Regards, Charlie

[@kevinenticott2206]

I love the way your TMD is taking shape, looking great Charlie 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@roba4297]

Thanks again.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re most welcome, Rob. Regards, Charlie.

[@richardpiper5356]

Charlie, If it is of interest to you, I have some Quadrant Cable Cover at approx 25mm. If you let me know the height from "Layout top to shelf bottom, I will look to see if there is a piece that is the right length (or close to it) this may be better for asthetics than "Drainpipe". The cover is designed to allow you to put cables out through its surface as needed, its design is such that it is hinged on the right angle of the quadrant. This was also bought from the well know orange signed "Destroy It Yourself" store.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sorry Richard, but I bought some D trunking. However, I always believed that DIY stood for don’t involve yourself! Regards, Charlie

[@pintokitkat]

Don't forget to add a bright flickering blue LED in the engine shed to look like welding is going on. On a switch and not for too long, just a fun effect.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for the tip, Andy. Regards, Charlie.

[@rocknroll527]

Another great video and a very interesting one, thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting rock ‘n’ roll. Regards, Charlie.

[@trainmanbob]

An excellent lesson in depot planning as Charlie dons his Civil Engineering hat. Sadly on my layout I do not have a engine shed but have had in the past and indeed the pitfalls are many. Design and experiment plus the use of books and photography are so essential to the correct outcome. I am looking forward to the lighting video. I am just at that phase, and so far there seem to be numerous solutions to the problem of variable lighting. I have a couple of vintage fibre optic lamps in my shed and I have been looking at the options available for lighting semaphore signals....in N Gauge. A very happy Easter to you and all your subscribers, and if you no longer wish to be an overweight limbo dancer....lay off the eggs!!!! Cheers, Bob

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bob, and great advice regarding the eggs! Regards, Charlie

[@boblatham4601]

Hi Charlie you may like to know the Bachmann single road shed you got is based on Peterborough’ depot and the pipes on the outside wall are actually the fuel lines for the loco’s so no other fuelling points would be required But the Bachmann one is more suited to fuelling DMU’s Thanks for the updates Bob Latham

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for the info Bob, much appreciated. I had heard that it was designed around the DMU, however, I’ll use a little poetic license! Regards, Charlie

[@boblatham4601]

@@ChadwickModelRailway well rule 1 always applies 😊

[@allanmorton6022]

Great update Charlie. I've just installed my first cobalt point motor. It was a real struggle as I can't raise my baseboards so had to screw them in from underneath. Would be better if these motors had a full round screw hole rather than just a recess in the plastic top. So I'll be really interested when you review other motors as other parts of my layout have limited space below the tracks.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think that the MP1 or MP5 will suit your needs. Regards Charlie

[@iantcvf6cfffv726]

Great stuff love the way the layout evolves around the track plan. I have always had ideas that do much the same often it does not work, but end up with a workable layout. Keep up the great work you are inspiring people of all ages and abilities to have a go.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thank you so much for the heart warming comment. Regards, Charlie

[@szabados1980]

The real fun is in the planning, isn't it? Good luck with the carpentry!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Regarding the carpentry, I need all that I can get. Regards, Charlie

[@martinpattison1567]

Charlie, the Bachmann two-lane engine shed has a Clock above and between the doors, surely that end should be the front, I only hope you have not glued it down. Thanks for the Spring Update. Martin. (Thailand)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Martin, yes I am aware of the clock. However I dislike it because the time doesn’t change and I’m trying to find a ladies watch that might fit into its housing. Regards Charlie

[@4englishlies875]

Charlie looks great , I am very jealous. I wish I had some of your talent. I have learned a lot from watching you and you made a lot of things simpler to understand and have made it clear there is a lot more I need to learn.Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

There is no doubt in my mind that you have the talent, just not the confidence as yet. Regards, Charlie.

[@onnomulder9775]

Very interesting video Charlie! I like the new ideas!! Thanks for sharing this video!! Cheers Onno.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re very welcome Onno. Regards Charlie

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Great video Charlie, so much info. Very enjoyable ,looking forward to the progression of the TMD and the lighting video, lights and sound really bring a layout alive , have a great Easter

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Colin. Enjoy your Easter sunshine. Regards Charlie

[@simonbradshaw3708]

Thank you for another really enjoyable video and it seems the diesel depot area is really coming along. I've got the 4 road Bachmann shed for my early diesels as I had limited space and needed maximum storage capacity. I look forward to seeing your next video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Simon, I’m pleased that you enjoyed it. The shed is a great construction but sadly a little outdated on mine. Regards Charlie.

[@rickmiller595]

Brilliant stuff as normal Charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Rick, that’s very kind. Regards Charlie

[@mels1811]

Brilliant video Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mels, regards Charlie

[@alecwillis1073]

Nice work, Charlie. Seeing your working uncoupler - here is an update. I managed to get two-colour push to make switches wired to the relay board so that a single press changes the switch green to red and then teh red remains while the solenoid is active, and then the switch reverts back to green. If you would like the details, part numbers, and pictures + 20s video, what's best what or sending these to you? Also, like the idea of the delivery van by the shed!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Alec. chadwickmodelrailway @ gmail. com Any details would be much appreciated. Are you using the same circuit boards as me? Regards Charlie

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Perfect timing Charlie, I am configuring my TMD and have some of the same buildings but in N gauge. Unfortunately no shed interior available in N gauge from Westhill wagon works as yet. I really like the idea of the Y point. Always great content. Cheers

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@Ripleigh]

coming from someone else who enjoys over engineering my layouts... for my layout i use black/red for the DCC tracks, green for frogs, yellow/orange for 16vDC point motors/solenoid powering and blue/purple wires for DC3V lighting i separate each "lighting district" with a cheap 16 relay board from ebay which train controller can command thanks to an arduino each district then gets up to 16 buildings, each can be enabled or disabled easily allowing for a more realistic "working time" for if you assign day/night cycles to your layout it also makes it very easy to balance your power requirements, since a 1 amp power supply can only handle around 50 leds, you can tell the arduinos to only allow 45 LEDs to be lit at any given time.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks RR. I know nothing of arduino’s so perhaps it’s something I should study. Is there an “Arduino’s for dummies”? Regards Charlie

[@Ripleigh]

@@ChadwickModelRailway actually yes there is!! I own it myself because my Significant other was interested! they're really simple to understand. considering your understanding of DCC/Digitrax components, you're already VERY well versed on the hardware side of things. major benefit i found is that some relay boards use "shift register" which allow you to connect a MASSIVE amount to just one data bus, and still have instantaneous control over the entire system.. I have built ALL of my layout and control systems upon arduino, and the freedoms and flexibility is truly a godsend. also, not bashing any major systems... (its hard to produce something indefinitely) but it means that you won't ever have to hunt for someone looking to get rid of a DS64 again (haha) the biggest benefit I've found to arduino is the MASSIVE community behind it who almost ALWAYS have a better way to approach an issue that we may not have thought of. im personally looking into making "clone" type boards for systems like digitrax who haven't announced a replacement for items like the ds64. its a shame that such a nice product is gone, but it really opens the market back up for your hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts such as myself!

[@eastmidlandparkway6267]

Hi Charlie,Kevin from Beighton Parkway after I saw your spring update video and you mentioned about installing led lighting on chadwick I told you that I was in the process of installing led lighting into my TMD loco shed I received a package from ebay with 12 volt pre wired 6 led’s and resistors l exstended the red and white wires with red and black wires with fish plates attached with my new soldering iron which after watching your videos on soldering I use it all the time now connected to my track in the TMD switched on the dynamis and we had lights in the shed and also a proses dcc lighted buffer stop you asked me for my link it is Beighton Parkway if you get a chance to view it l hope you enjoy it Take care best wishes Kevin Swift

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased you’ve had some success with this project. I shall certainly take a look at your site. Regards, Charlie

[@bobainsworth5057]

Looks perfectly adequate to me.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Never a truer word, Bob. Regards, Charlie

[@johnebert7499]

Hi again, Charlie! Love the spring review of your layout. One thing I noticed, is that where you have a two bay engine shed, with a little yellow van, the road that the van will be on, might run into whatever building you use, for the above table switch motor further down the line. You could obviously have the road make a right hand turn off table/scene, or handle it some other way Hope that helps! EB

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You make an excellent point John. I shall check it out. Regards Charlie

[@timpatton007]

Really enjoyed that video Charlie. Have a good Easter 🐣

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tim, enjoy your holiday too. Regards Charlie

[@arthurthorpe5445]

Looking good Charlie the TMD with the traffic installed gives a 'realistic' feel and as you say once the clutter is added will be magnificent. Looking forward to the swift on the MTB point motor I use MP1's on my layout.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@michaelimpey1407]

Charlie, wow, a great update, and your TMD area is coming to life. I look forward to your progress, and your upcoming videos on the new point motors, and lights. I fully agree that we need to frequent the Model Railway shops so that they stay in business, nothing like seeing and handling a nice new piece of kit, than just seeing a photo on the web. I hope you have a happy Easter, and don't eat too much chocolate, it makes getting under the layout that much harder. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Michael and I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. I collect the new point motors next week and my lighting components have arrived. Have a great Easter . Regards Charlie

[@alancope9962]

Nice video Charlie, must be nice to have so much room 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Alan, yes, I am rather fortunate. Regards, Charlie

[@jeffjones6107]

Love seeing the progession on the TMD, another great video, Charlie 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it Jeff.

[@darrenfawkner2018]

Absolutely love it Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Daz, your too kind. Regards Charlie

[@josefstadt80]

Hi Charlie, great video, as usual. Personally, I'd have kept the 4-road shed at the TMD and used the new one at the branch terminus. I think that the bulk of the larger shed adds to the overall TMD scene and didn't make it overcrowded. The smaller shed would be more in keeping with a small terminus.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I do understand your point of you Stephen. However, with the larger shed removed, it opens up the view across the TMD. Regards, Charlie

[@josefstadt80]

@@ChadwickModelRailway With or without the 4-road shed the whole scene is excellent! Can't wait to see it progress.

[@afm1948]

Another of your enjoyable videos, mate. A very happy Easter to you and your good lady. Don't spend all weekend under the layout. Take some time to Easter Egg munch. Arthur

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’ve eaten too much chocolate to get back under the layout! Regards Charlie

[@johannesr.]

The TMD area looks much better like this! As to the code 75 point and tracks leading to the shed, that even adds to the realism in my humble opinion: storage tracks and sidings often have older track with lighter rail profiles. So your main lines look beefier and better maintained, just as in the real world. Well done ;)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks JR, not many folks would have spotted that. Regards Charlie

[@markanderson9995]

Great video Charlie, really enjoyed this !!!. I'm in the process of developing my own small TMD so watching with keen interest. Enjoy your Easter !!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mark, I will hopefully I have given you a few pointers. Regards, Charlie

[@mytinplaterailway]

Shocked you got rid of that lovely big shed! Rule 1 of course. Having said that, you can't really see loco's when they are in a shed of that size, better when they are outside. Thanks for interesting film.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think that opening up the view, improved the overall site. Regards Charlie

[@johanjacobssonfranzen]

You're certainly on to a winner!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@MarkCroucherRC4fun]

Nice round up Charlie thanks for sharing

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark. Regards Charlie

[@GregPalmer1000]

Looking good on your plans, one thing though if you are unloading TTA's etc into storage tanks you will have a pump house to transfer the fuel from the tankers to the storage tanks.. Bachmann dione a nice one which I use on my TMD diorama.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Greg, I shall try to search out an example. Regards, Charlie

[@anthonystevens8683]

Nice one Charlie. It's always great to see how things are going and evolving but for me anyway it's very educational as well. At some point I hope to build a layout that initially will be DC and use some 40+ year old stock that's been packed away for far more years than it deserved. Great stuff and once again thank you for sharing.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@lassunsschaun6859]

5:50 "I've changed things round for a change" [Charlie], developing and changing Chadwick Parkway from starting his channel till finish it.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

The plan is just a plan, a place to start. Regards, Charlie

[@davidmaguire6084]

Happy Easter to you and yours Charlie Excellent video as usual very informative

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, I do hope that your Easter break is successful also. Regards Charlie

[@robot7759]

Changes for the better most definitely,

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@davidcook380]

Great stuff Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, you’re very kind. Regards Charlie

[@les-halestation]

Loved the video. It really is coming on well. Great work.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@GDGRailway47712]

Happy Easter Charlie. Great video, that area is really starting to take shape. I'll be interested in the coming video on the alternative point motors you are using, I'm a complete novice to servo style motors and their control gear other than being baffled by people from MERG at an exhibition, I look forward to your style and pace of explaining to give me a fighting chance of understanding it. It'll also be interesting to see how you do the lighting. With the lighting I've done, I used a variable power supply which will go from 3v to 12v. The 12v LED yard lamps don't start to light unless there is at least 7.5v but I think I set it to 9v as the best compromise. The thing was though, my variable voltage is global (across all of the lights in the depot). So where I used LED strips within the depot building and different flood lights on the outside of the buildings, I had to experiment about a little with resistors to get the right balance of light intensity relative to the yard lights. Regards, Barry.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for your comments Barry. It’s very interesting as I do my research. Regards, Charlie

[@tvtoms]

Nice update. The ESU uncoupler move looks and works nicely. I have been experimenting and trying to get the timing right with a small switcher. A bit tricky but it's fun to tinker with it. I'm hoping to get the sounds coordinated with the operation too and all the various logic worked out.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

We do like these electronic puzzles. Regards, Charlie

[@kevinswift8533]

Hi charlie another interesting video watch with loco sheds and other buildings soon to have led lights l am also in the process of adding led lights to my 2 lane TMD loco shed l have just purchased a 6 strip led 12v with resistors built in and already pre wired for £2.50 incuding 1st class postage can’t wait for the lighting episode take care kind regards Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great news, Kevin, perhaps you ought to send me the link to yours. Regards Charlie

[@johncresswell9843]

Charlie brilliant again. Very informative. I used west hill wagon works "oo gauge 6ft batten light kit, a bit fiddly but worth the effort. Regards John

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John, I have that kit, so fingers crossed. Any tips? Regards Charlie

[@johncresswell9843]

Just take your time lol!!!!

[@annetapper8129]

Hi Charlie another great update. Just to say that Block and Quale do a self adhesive trunking that is quarter round as they say or quadrant in old money, its £8 for a two meter length bit more than 34mm waste pipe but smaller and less work to fix to the wall.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Anne. When I went to B&Q, I had a good around but certainly didn’t find anything suitable. I’ll check out your recommendation. Regards Charlie

[@robtapper1699]

@@ChadwickModelRailway OOPS ! There's a fail right there forgot to change my KZbin login.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Rob !!

[@howardavins9234]

Happy Easter Charlie Always look forward to each episode. Really motivating. That TMD is going to look amazing. Do you ever just go in there with a cuppa and play trains?! Love it. What lucky people we are to have this hobby. AND people like yourself. Stay safe. Howard

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes Howard, I do run my trains but normally to test either the loco performance, track testing or train reliably. Once satisfied, I do relax and watch supported with a cuppa. Regards Charlie

[@56NeilWatson]

Another good one Charlie. Looking forward to seeing 'scenicfied'

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Neil, that’s a mountain that must be tackled soon . Regards Charlie

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

Wonderful! I feel like either things are getting really wound up now, or just having shot off the line. It’s fun to see this part finally coming together, though as you said, about half way.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you are interested in the progress of this area. It is personally been a challenge beneath the board! Regards, Charlie

[@garylong7599]

Charlie no,problem having different rail sections as TMD’s often reuse track, have you thought of extending the three stabling roads beyond the end of the sheds

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes Gary, but it all depends on the vehicle access road by the hillside. Regards, Charlie

[@GGS1956]

Great stuff Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, stay safe, regards, Charlie