TRACK LAYING for the freight yard at Chadwick Model Railway | 215.

Today we are the laying track which leads to the Freight Yard.
However, there are always complications and this is no exception.
See how the Bowstring Bridge is installed at Chadwick Model Railway 215.
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[@rtalbot87]

What is the gradient ?

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi R Talbot, thanks for asking so nicely! The gradient is 3% or 1.7°. Regards, Charlie.

[@rtalbot87]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Sorry Charlie. I was in a hurry. Thanks for the feedback. I'll be more verbose and polite next time !

[@ruairidhmunro]

@6:46 ... I'd hang onto that Hattons mug, you never know it might just now become a collectors item one day !!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A sound investment! Can’t wait to cash it in!! Regards Charlie

[@RolandForest]

Always a great way to start my Saturday morning. Your video got me out of bed snd down to the basement to continue work on my O gauge layout.

[@quarryjunction-1969]

Once again great video, loving the journey with this build

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@alancope9962]

Well done Charlie, only you can make gluing down some plasticard and cork so interesting. 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Alan, that’s very kind. Regards Charlie

[@alancope9962]

It's true Charlie you have a wonderful knack of making things interesting@@ChadwickModelRailway

[@electricallecturer]

Yet another great episode, thanks Charlie. Good choice on the Bowstring bridge. I think the stone retaining walls would be more suitable than the brick, but as always, your layout your choice. Hopefully the boss may let me start my own layout in the next few weeks after I complete the promised decorating………. Thanks for continuing to motivate and inspire, keep it up. Cheers.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

We both suffer from the pressures EL. I now, devote every second Tuesday to household maintenance. Regards, Charlie

[@davefrances8957]

Thanks Charlie for another interesting video. I think the bridge you chose works very well in your layout, and I personally would go with the stone card for the walls.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Dave, your choice is very welcomed. Take care mate, regards, Charlie

[@jeffharbin8424]

Charley the new line looks great ! Love the way this is coming together. I think because it is a “country scene” - rock wall would be best. Brick is more inner city style wall ! Keep up the good work - can’t wait to see what you choose ! Thanks again for a wonderful video- especially when the carts got away and rolled down the hill !

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Geoff, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I must confess I am spending a little more time looking into the rock option. Regards Charlie

[@deangrant6482]

Charlie, I am not a model railroader! But I have watched most of your videos because I enjoy them so much. I’m glad you chose this bridge over the other one. And I would go with the gray stone versus the brick retaining wall. Thank you from New Hampshire USA!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Dean, that’s very kind of you to share your thoughts. Regards, Charlie

[@2010ditta]

Very enjoyable video Charlie. Liked the drivers eye view's. All the best.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie

[@stevestockwell-qm8wr]

Yet another informative evideo Charlie, pick up some very useful tips when I lay my track down,thanks really y enjoy every episode,cant wait for the next one

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@thelibrarian46]

I am always fascinated by your patience, dexterity, and care taken with every aspect of the evolution and construction of Chadwick and District.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@paulwilliams887]

Thanks Charlie , I love these track laying episodes and I would go with the gray stone

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Paul , and yes, the Grey stone it is. Charlie

[@Tauraco00]

Nice Charlie🎉, regards Elizabeth

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks T00, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@TheMissKittyStar]

If only the Forth Rail Bridge was that easy to repaint 😂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

They just need a bigger can of Halfords red primer.

[@TheMissKittyStar]

@@ChadwickModelRailway 🤣 And a few massive cave trolls 🧌

[@stephendavies6949]

You really do know how to put an entertaining video together: infortainment par excellence! That incline adds interest/play value.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Stephen, that’s most kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@stephendavies6949]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Still think using both bridges would've been interesting!

[@rickbear7249]

Charlie, your blog is the only good KZbin recommendation I've received all week. Everything else was about terrifying political madness. Thank you for saving my (and others') sanity with one of your enjoyable railway modelling videos. - Rick

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@chrisgironde6669]

Go for the Battleship grey coloured supporting walls. Will make you feel at home from your Navy days

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Now you’re just trying to put me off! Regards, Charlie

[@andersholt4653]

The weekend is off on to fantastic start when Charlie uploads a new video about Chadwick. Many good and helpful tips for an amateur like me. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@ianlunt7833]

Another great video, Charlie. The camera view on the front of the loco is fantastic. It's amazing that we can all place ourselves into that model world.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@user-gw9po2lr5c]

Thanks Charlie, its great to see you doing some good old basic construction with track laying. At the age of 57, I am new to this with a second-hand set of DC locos. I'm not really into modelling but love to tinker with what i find to create a layout, after all, its not a cheap hobby. Its great to see the issues you come across and dare i say, create and how you get round them. I've currently just made a raised section that then circles around my layout and comes back down into the inner loop. So seeing your getting on with yours gives food for thought. I would go for the brick effect to cover the walls, personal choice, but with such a large area, it would give it defecation. Not that the size of your layout needs more encouragement. All the best and keep up the good work. Hi to Mrs B, she must be very understanding. PS, i began to wonder if your good lady did exist, a bit like Arthur Dailey and 'her indoors', but watching one of your past clips, she was seen coming in and out quickly on a sped up seen when you was putting up some back scene.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie (and Margaret)!

[@edmoxon5756]

Thanks Charlie for another great video. I think stone rather than brick for the retaining walls given the length of them.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ed, you’re probably right. Regards Charlie

[@howardavins9234]

Hi again Charlie Thanks for a very entertaining video as always. Love the little tips that seem so obvious but only when you show us. Bridge looks spot on Prefer the stone finish rather than the brick . I wish I could slip track into the adjoining fishplates as easy as you! Look forward to every second Thursday. Good stuff mate. Stay safe. Howard

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

@@howardavins9234 thanks Howard, that’s really kind of you to say so mate. Regards, Charlie

[@timsully8958]

Another well structured ‘how to’ video Charlie. Nice to see how simple it can be to create effective track work and the things you need to consider when constructing raised track beds. I knew that was the right bridge, but the ‘touch up’ has made it an excellent structure even before the pillars are added! 😎 As for the retaining wall, I am not sure it needs to be uniform and all of one type. Perhaps around the bridge area make it similar to the pattern on the bridge pillars and the further round to wards the junction, say just past the farm, change it as though the original had to be demolished and realigned when the station had to be expanded or something. Perhaps make it more similar to the architecture of the station buildings? 🤔 Cheers Charlie, great stuff as ever 🍀🍻👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tim, for some excellent suggestions. Regards, Charlie

[@davidbarbay4132]

I'm really enjoying seeing the layout develop piece by piece, for the time being I have to model railroad vicariously through KZbin. I can't wait to see how the rail line looks when the the yard is laid out!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you can join me on my journey. Regards, Charlie

[@davidgreenwood5160]

Hi Charlie. Excellent as ever. Looking forward to seeing the freight yard completed. For me it would be stone not brick but that might be because I live in Devon where stone is prevalent.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think you’re right with the stone David, however, might even be rock. Regards, Charlie

[@gwrtromsoe]

Charlie! This was super motivating for me on my own layout. Thank you so much for yet another good video. Personally I love brick 👍🏻 Best regards, Thomas, aka GWR division Tromsø

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@arthurthorpe5445]

A great basic but necessary instruction video on track laying - anybody would think you had done it before!!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sometimes Arthur, just have to give it a go! Regards Charlie

[@nickvasilakis]

How lovely to hear all those birds in your garden!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Nick, you’re the 1st to ever notice. Regards Charlie

[@nickvasilakis]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I'm not a modeller, Charlie, but I was briefly in my (faraway) adolescence. I'm still fascinated by model trains and you are the leading site as far as I can judge! As far as I'm aware, you don't often go into your garage for the show, and so one doesn't get a feel for where you might live. I had a completely different picture imagined. So many sparrows!

[@kevingreen6924]

I love trips round the railway. I enjoy all of your projects. however, I love best the scenics. Thanks Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kevin, hopefully you’ll soon be sick of the scenic videos. Regards Charlie

[@johnwramsay1]

Excellent video Charlie. Really enjoyable to watch.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@johnodonoghue7381]

Another classic Chas thank you

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@MarkWilsonUK]

Bridge is looking good Charlie! Thanks for another great video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@markfleming1605]

Another fantastic video, Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@alexmorgan2296]

Another masterclass in track laying and design - thank you; gives such encouragement to building your own layout.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Alex, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

[@redbank542]

Well done Charlie. Nice explanation

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks RB, much appreciated. Regards Charlie

[@richardandrews6754]

Great video Charlie as always, layout looks great

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Richard, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie

[@jonathanstanley73]

Good stuff Charlie very interesting. I think the retaining walls should match with those in the cutting coming up from the helix, in real life they would all have been built at the same time. So a grey colour rather than brown. Cheers

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jonathan, grey stone it is. Regards Charlie

[@glennirwin4710]

You always have good ideas.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Rest assured Glenn, not always. Regards, Charlie

[@onnomulder9775]

Another great and interesting video Charlie!!! Many thanks for sharing! Cheers Onno.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Onno, I’m so pleased to have you on board. Regards, Charlie

[@southernrailway00]

Another great video Charlie thanks for making such great content for the community

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@markvickery4032]

Coming along very well, Charlie your layout is absolutely amazing your knowledge is much appreciated by so many railway modelers best regards Mark

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@fredpryde8555]

you have given me some great ideas

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased Fred. Regards Charlie

[@davidlidbury1244]

Another excellent video, thanks Charlie. your modelling skill are great and have helped me so much in building my layout. Your layout, to-date, is brilliant and the goods yard build is getting every so nearer YAY! Your wall building advice has helped me to construct a support around a raised canal lock with a bit of river each end ( Scale Scenes). Thanks again and keep the smashing videos coming!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, it’s comments, such as yours and make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie

[@clivengauge]

Great video very informative the bridge looked good thanks for sharing 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for tuning in Clive. Regards, Charlie

[@harperlarry49]

Very well done. The cab view with the camera really did show how well you laid the track. Thanks for sharing your techniques. Cheers - Larry.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@rosemorrison7075]

Hi Charlie. You have certainly made terrific progress, and it's good to see your plans for the railway coming to fruition. I enjoy every episode. Take care and happy railroading!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Rose, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.

[@cockneycowboy1]

Looks superb,in way of suggestion,bridge would normally have check rails

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Cockney cowboy, I’m on the case with a check rails. Regards, Charlie

[@frankkie3849]

Last minute stuff is always good 😊..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It just shows that we’re all human Frankkie. Regards, Charlie

[@patmccarthy1624]

Progress! The Nightmare of Laying Track! Always enjoy your videos, Charlie! Well done! Thanks!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@vivianhughes9347]

The problem I found when painting flexi track before laying it was when you bend it exposes the bare metal that was behind the plastic chairs as shown at 19:26 . Best to mask the surrounding area then paint after the track is laid.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I take your point Vivian, but at least most of it is done. Regards, Charlie

[@apples5503]

Another great video Charlie, just so happens I’m doing inclines like yours at the moment so the plasticard tip was great! Perhaps the stone wall for your layout. Cheers, Apples

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Apples, and good luck with your project. Regards, Charlie

[@rodneymellett3873]

Thank you Charlie for another great episode, always a pleasure to watch

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Rodney, so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie

[@michaeltrotman6960]

Looking good well done

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@howardavins9234]

Hi again Charlie Love the video as always. Bridge looks spot on. Love the little helpful tips on everything. Look forward to every second Thursday. Wish I could slip track into the adjoining fishplates as easy as you! Stay safe Howard

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Rest assured Howard, getting them in second time is an unusual event. It normally takes me three or four. Regards, Charlie

[@deansweeney8203]

Another great update Charlie looking forward to the next one

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@nickvellis9823]

Very nice Charlie. I like your use of the plastic card. Ir's an e xcellent idea. Thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@davidparry1968]

Another excellent video Charlie; topped off with that beautiful throaty roar of the ‘25 towards the end of the video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@user-yp5lq5us2y]

Great video Charlie, found it very interesting. Cheers Greg

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Greg, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie

[@garylong7599]

Charlie interesting use of the mirror I use a mixture of a laser line for long sections of straight track and or a meter rule which I place against the side of the track this can also be used on its side positioned on the rail to check for dips or bumps. With regards to the retaining wall for a wall of such height it would be constructed in engineering bricks due to the forces involved, would think the use of stone which matches the other wall would be more appropriate

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Gary, an interesting point regarding the engineers brick. Regards, Charlie

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Good job mate.Cheers from overseas the United States

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Many thanks from across the pond. Regards, Charlie

[@andydavidson9440]

Your tips are so helpful Charlie! Love the simple mirror idea, which I have seen in other applications like car bodywork and detailing, but it really does work and saves time and gives the best results. Looking forward to the Class 25 making it all the way!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andy, so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Perhaps the light really is at the end of the tunnel. Regards, Charlie

[@phil36310]

Just a technical detail Charlie: metal bridges of any kind expand/ contract so they sit on a special type of support. One side on rollers - other side fixed. Never directly on the abutments. It's a detail worth checking out that adds to the realism you are after I believe. The grade of the incline looks rather steep to but seems OK with diesel traction & given train length. Did you test this with a steam engine ? Double heading could be fun & interesting in an ops session. Success!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Phil, yes I did do some testing on the incline and it does seem okay. Regards, Charlie

[@wayneaskey]

Nice to see stead progress is being made. I have nearly completed board 1 of 15, The videos have been helpful. Thanks

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Wayne, I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful.

[@mels1811]

Brilliant video Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@georgethomas7814]

glad your video came out today. I thought it was late.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It was a rush George, but back on time. Regards, Charlie

[@andrewclimo5709]

Thanks Charlie, another, nice, relaxing chat around your layout. .... I also use my trusty Bachmann Class 24 sound for track testing.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andrew, it’s a cool old loco. Regards, Charlie

[@acftus]

Informative as usual complete with derailment feature!! Good to see that you're nearing the end of the track laying, but as always still plenty to do. The bridge is a perfect fit plus I do prefer the stone finish. Hope you are keeping well Charlie. Best wishes Kevin

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@commodoregs2984]

Hi Charlie, as ever a great and interesting Video! The bridge looks good! All the best to you! Best wishes from Germany Günter

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@StanoverModelRailway2020]

Hi Charlie. Some more great progress and wotk on Chadwick. The bridge looks good in place, especially with the work that you have done on it. I think that some sort of stone embankments and retaining walls in the area of the bridge itself would look good. Looking forward to the next video. Best wishes. Mark.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@StBlazeyModelWorld]

Yet again Charlie, an interesting and helpful video. I have, in the past, I have reinforced the under sides of bridges with thin mild steel sheeting, if I had doubt about their integrity. It is also worth mentioning that Tracksetta do offer a straight track template. That said, the mirror "trick" works very well and I have used that in the past. Personally though, I quite like the odd kink in straight track and there are many examples of it in the real world. Greatly looking forward to see it all develop :)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Roger, and congratulations once more in reaching 1000 subs. Regards Charlie.

[@marcdempsey5850]

Yet another great video, love the driver view; it does show if the track laying don’t go down straight… the bridge looks great. Think go with the stone card rather than brick. All best again, the end is near; well the track laying. Marc from Leighton Buzzard

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for your advice Marc, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie

[@roystudds1944]

Great video as always Charlie. I think the stone retaining walls would look great. Track work is coming along nicely. I always spray my track before laying it. I was quite surprised that you didn’t cover the board with paper before spraying though. Thanks for sharing your knowledge as always. Roy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Excellent

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks four oaks, regards, Charlie

[@kevinswift8533]

Another great video Charlie love the girder bridge spanning the gap towards the freight yard looks amazing with the sound class 25 going across and the driver’s realistic view Take care best wishes Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@williammorton2846]

Good video, would like to see more of using the mirror ie from the bottom of incline and also where the curve starts. Great work as usual 😊 stay safe. William

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks William, I’m so pleased that you found the tip useful. Regards Charlie

[@barryrigby1568]

Hi Charlie. Your right about the prices. That 25 is worth more now than you paid for it . Just purchased a Caverlex 56 with sound. I wish that had been £85. Brill video as usual.. I would go for stone for the walls. All the best Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think that you’re on the winning side regarding the walls Barry. Regards, Charlie

[@markheasman7631]

Hj Charlie I enjoyed the video very much You inspired to get on with my layout

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mark, I’m so pleased that I’ve given you a little push in the right direction. Regards Charlie

[@Mog435]

It’s coming on a treat . And I must say I like the choice of bridge you decided on !

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mog, it did turn out okay in the end. Regards, Charlie

[@Mog435]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thank you for your reply , regards Kev

[@liverpoolk648]

Charlie...Liverpool Kev here...I just love your videos...I have two layouts Harbour scene 009 and countryside 00..work in progress...I am in awe of your of your electrical skills...I haven't got a clue by comparison...Only one suggestion...Please call the vet to your collapsed cow next to the viaduct haha...Thanks so much Charlie....Liverpool Kev

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kev, it might be beef for lunch next Sunday!

[@leewall8230]

Great progress Charlie ! , I would say see what the stone looks like, will give you a different/look and feel to the side you already completed . Looking forward to the next evolution.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m with you on this one, Lee. Regards, Charlie

[@lordflasheart6801]

As usual, another excellent production. Good progress too! My best regards to you Charlie. Nige

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@steveedwards9957]

Great progess Charlie.Your stories are always fun and interesting when you play fettler. My vote is for the stone.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Steve, and I’m so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Regards, Charlie

[@carltontweedle5724]

I am glad getting the track down first, it will need to be tested and run so you can be shore it run as planned. Well we both ken that never happens. Great video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Carlton, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie

[@michaelimpey1407]

Charlie, thank you, yet another great inspirational video. Great to see the goods line progressing. I personally would think the stone sheet for the retaining wall would look better given the size and length, the Track Engineers would have had an eye on cost when the work was done. The bridge looks good, and being a shortened span, I don't think it would bow, but, always an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure. Thank you for sharing, and cheers, stay safe, Michael

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

So pleased that you enjoyed it Michael, and thanks for your views on the bridge and the retaining wall. Regards, Charlie

[@richstabell1927]

Charlie, I have been watching your channel from the very beginning and thoroughly enjoy each episode. Your channel is the most enjoyable and informative of all the channels I watch. The only parts that tend to bore me is the DCC sections, and that is because I do DC (since 1976). I do understand the DCC sections though and would highly recommend these. Keep up the good work as I look forward to Friday afternoons and an episode of Chadwick Model Railway. Rich S. Binghamton NY

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Rich, it’s comments, such as yours and make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie

[@steveng5503]

Great episode Charlie… get those subscribers onboard! I prefer the lighter coloured brick for the retaining walls. They should be engineered bricks which are red. But I always think too much of the red is a distraction on a larger model layout such as yours. Unless darkened down and weathered heavily. 👍🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Steve , for some excellent advice. Regards, Charlie

[@richardsterne2875]

Just watching you paint the bow bridge. I use a cheap cake icing turntable so I dont have to touch the item I am painting.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A great tip Richard. Regards Charlie

[@anthonystevens8683]

Another very educational video Charlie. As usual brilliantly presented sharing what all the bits and bobs are along with all the care needed when using them. All good advice with the different glues used for different purposes and the reasons why. I'd forgotten that Copydex smelt of fish or do fish smell like Copydex? A brilliant idea with the mirror for checking if the track that 'might' look correct but in reality is a slalom. It's also nice to see the old Lima bridge given a new lease of life. Great stuff.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

Great! Good to see it!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andrew, much appreciated mate. Regards, Charlie

[@mark5439]

good job

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Mark, regards, Charlie

[@CAPNMAC82]

Tools: The Stanley knife is ubiquitous and well-known. However, for bulk destruction of styrene sheet, the extendible "snap blade" cutters are hugely effective. Also: A box of Disposable gloves (laytex or non-laytex as allergies allow) is super handy for painting and gluing things and not needing to repeatedly wash up ones hand. Bridge: Look is smashing, a well-done job of it. Mind, bridges often want fiddling about with, and it's sore tempting to fit the wiring up with some sort of disconnect. Embankment: Variety is the spice of life. Railroads, like Rome, are seldom built in a day, so, it's very prototypical to see several sorts of "solutions" for things like embankments. So the small brick on card might be a good choice. As you note, it will want pilasters of some sort. Perhaps "hard" foam carves as heavy stone block pilasters might be a direction to take. Might be worth having a go at two "levels" of retaining walls on the embankment, too. Perhaps changing along the long, long curve of it, to help visually break the thing up. Dunno.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Excellent suggestions mate, and much appreciated. Regards, Charlie

[@johnphillipson1107]

Thanks for another great entertaining video - and no Hattons or Bachmann stuff. Well done.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John, there’s enough depression as it is! Regards, Charlie

[@tonyslight826]

Hi Charlie. Coming along nicely and looking good. Regarding stone work I would go for the bigger stone as the abutments are large stone as well . Great video again thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Tony, an excellent point. Regards, Charlie

[@glencwilson]

Really enjoy watching your videos. Always something interesting to watch. As an alternative to those Tamiya weathering sets you can get eye shadow makeup sets with 20 natural (various light to dark shades of browns and rusts) for about £4.40. I have used them to weather model tank kits and diorama scenery and they work in exactly the same way as the Tamiya sets do. Also, that Hobbycraft paint is very good for base coating scenery, £1 seems a stupid price.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Glenn, yes, those paints are ridiculously cheap. Regards, Charlie

[@christopher-2000]

Awesome Video Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Christopher, that’s most kind.

[@jeffheins6624]

Hi Charlie, have you considered making the stone walls out of glue using the plastic molds, then painting the yourself. The glue is very pliable to conform to the curves

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

No I hadn’t Jeff, however, I am thinking of using some rock molds. Regards, Charlie

[@farmerdave7965]

One can never have too many foam sheets. For cutting thin styrene sheets I use meat cutting shears instead of using my stanley knife. I glue the cork directly to the Woodland Scenics foam incline ramps. Never had a problem. Greetings from snowy Colorado springs. Big snowstorm last night.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

The main reason I used the plastic sheets, was to extend the width of the polystyrene incline. Regards, Charlie

[@colinwhewell7049]

I too would go for the grey stone facing instead of brick.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think you’re on the winning team Colin. Regards, Charlie

[@user-qd2cm3ye3o]

Hi Charlie, do remember the model rail show is on this coming weekend at the SECC, Friday the 23,24 and 25th, see you there on the Saturday, do enjoy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m sorry, but I just can’t make it up there, as much as I would like to. Regards, Charlie

[@adrianing4006]

superb vid charlie and the r/h brickwork as i look at it will compliment the new bridge m8 . Ade the killick stoker .

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ade, much appreciated. Shipmate. Regards, Charlie

[@David-tt2mt]

Wonder how many people watch your output who are not Railway modellers. I am one of those, but fascinated by your journey creating your magnificent layout. I was a bit concerned when the triplets rolled rolled back down, but thought, the derailers will stop them going back on to the main line... oooops! 😂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, and you’re certainly not alone on viewers that have no model railway of their own. I take it as a massive privilege to entertain people. Regards, Charlie

[@stevteig]

I also wondered what happened to the catch points....