Couplings, Curves and derailments at Chadwick Model Railway

Couplings, Curves and derailments at Chadwick Model Railway | 164.

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Train Derailments have many causes but couplings, curves and rolling stock wheels are the main culprits at Chadwick Model Railway. 164
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@bazza3643 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Charlie, love your latest video. As you know I model in Scalefour which has a track gauge of 18.83 mm, and a flange depth of only .66mm, as I model Southern Region EMU’s in the 60’s the maximum line speed on my layout is a scale 70 mph, which to some modellers might seem a bit slow. As for couplings, because the LNER (and some A4 locomotives), the Southern Railway, and early British Railways coaching stock where coupled together using buckeye couplers, all my coaches are fitted with Kadee couplings, for my goods wagons and NPS I continue to use 3 link or screw couplings. So why do I think I know why my fellow OO modellers have derailments. 1: First and foremost they run their trains far too fast, most real trains have speed restrictions and don’t travel at 150mph everywhere. 2: OO curved setrack rails are too tight, high speeds plus sharp curves equals a derailment, and it also causes buffer locking. When I started modelling in P4/S4 with .66 mm wheel flanges, I had a lot of derailments, so I relaid my track correctly. I removed any kinks in my track laying, then I built in transition curves and superelevation on to my curved track, allowing higher train speeds and to give my track a more realistic look ( Flexi track is best for transition curves and normally cheaper) 3: And most OO rolling stock is too light, running locomotives at high speed pulling light weight rolling stock causes the rolling stock to bounce off the rails. I was once advised to weight a standard 4 wheel goods wagon to at least 50 to 60 grams. I hope this reply to your excellent video will help other modellers to solve their derailment problems, as it took me many years to solve mine. PS. Did you manage to find an old Wills track cleaning wagon ? Best Regards Barry

@neiloflongbeck5705 2 жыл бұрын

IIRC BR had a similar problem with 4-wheel 9' wheelbase wagons bouncing of the rails on CWF track that had been ballasted for high speed running, and that the speeds involved were speeds that the wagons happily ran in sectional track

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

What an excellent comment Bazza. I couldn’t agree more. McKinley produced a video on the “weight of freight” and is well worth a watch. Regards Charlie

@bazza3643 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, I’ve just watched the video, seems we are on the same page, 50 grams for a 12 ton ventilated van, and 60 grams for a 16 ton mineral wagon.

@graham33freeland59 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie another excellent video....every day is a school day at Chadwick..

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

We’re never too old to learn Graham. Regards Charlie

@kenshores9900 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Rodger that and Charlie does a good job.

@MrAsBBB 2 жыл бұрын

I would have loved a school like this . Takes me back as I recon it does for everyone but shows the future too.

@fircombehallrailwayoogauge1430 2 жыл бұрын

Derailments are so frustrating. Worth checking back-to-back first, even on new stock.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more mate. Regards Charlie

@skelligringphotographyandw7012 2 жыл бұрын

Such a relief to find that I'm not the only one having 'dreadful derailments, even without so much rolling stock.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you appreciate the honesty of it. You are not alone. Regards Charlie

@cyberdonblue4413 2 жыл бұрын

The piece causing your derailment with the Class 47 is known as a rail guard. It's purpose is to clear away things like bricks (that the kids used to like leaving on the tracks to surprise us drivers from time to time) or other sizable debris that isn't big enough to strike the front buffer beam. Stones on the track just make you jump but do no real harm so nobody worries about those kinds of items.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks CB, this complex technical issue was sorted with a pair of snips! Regards Charlie

@frankhellman6879 2 жыл бұрын

That major derail segment has "make me an animated gif" written all over it, Charlie! 🤗 You're right on about vertical curves. Kadees I didn't know about. But as a steam era modeler, I've heard some stories of 8 & 10 driver engines 'hanging 6' on sag vertical curves.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Every day is a school day in this hobby Frank. Stay safe, regards Charlie

@leestoddart7014 2 жыл бұрын

9:30 gives me a smile. You seem to enjoy keeping the bloopers in. As always an informative and interesting video - thanks Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, regardless of me going off piste!

@nigelroth1680 2 жыл бұрын

If I ever form a band, it'll be called 'Days of Crimson'. Cheers, Charlie!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Can I go on drums Nigel? Regards Charlie

@hoagy_ytfc 2 жыл бұрын

What genre does the name imply? I’m going for Emo.

@lassunsschaun6859 2 жыл бұрын

🎵 ... Uhh, when the BR zero-eight comes shunting over ... 🎶

@GRUMP5B 2 жыл бұрын

“If a picture paints a thousand words” you have written several books with your stripped back no nonsense educational video. Thank you, for demonstrating such an important subject.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so Peter. Stay safe, regards Charlie

@mikehumphrey7413 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Charlie, everyone has derailments on the HO layouts.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly right mate, KZfaq videos without derailments should be viewed with scepticism. Regards Charlie

@daviemaclean61 2 жыл бұрын

All interesting stuff. I have quite a few wagons needing some additional weight - unlike their owner!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

You and me both Davie.

@andrewstevenson5449 2 жыл бұрын

Great video again, Charlie. We all know Rule 1 of model railways: Rule 2 is that wagons and coaches will only derail when you are not watching them. :-) I first came across the kinematic close couplings in the 1970s on Röwa coaches (German HO but 1:100 length). We bought a few from Victors (RIP) and were amazed when we got them home and on the layout to find that they not only coupled corridor connection to corridor connection, but also went round our dodgy trackwork. Röwa went bust, and were bought out by Roco, who continued to make them, though Röwa's designer, Willi Ade, went his own way, and produced fine scale proper 1:87 models of the 26.4m long coaches. Amazed the Lux cleaner didn't send the dogfish flying. Weight in goods wagons has always been an issue (I guess because it's not as easy to hide a weight under the seats like in passenger coaches) - as I'm sure you're aware, throwing a few nuts in may not work, as the centre of gravity may be too high: you need to get the weight as low as possible.

@Poliss95 2 жыл бұрын

Willi Ade aka Mr. Clips. 😁 An extremely important man in model railway history that most people will have never heard of.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Rest assured Andrew, I will crack these dogfish wagons! Regards Charlie

@1952TonyC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for another superb video. Funnily enough I’ve just been doing some test running and kept on getting derailments with Hornby coaches. It turned out to be the kinetic couplings that, unlike the Bachmann ones, have rough pieces on the rubbing plates between the coupling and the rear of the headstock. This stopped the coupling returning to ‘normal’ after a curve. (If that makes sense). A little work with an abrasive stick sorted things out but it just goes to show how many variables there are in investigating derailment causes. Just like the real thing then. Looking forward to the building of helix 2. Tony

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, for a very useful comment. I shall look a little more closely at my Hornby Pullman Cars. Regards Charlie.

@TheSonofruss 2 жыл бұрын

Showing the problems you have with your layout helps us diagnose ours. Placing weights over the truck should help with the bowing .

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip. Regards Charlie.

@frankhellman6879 2 жыл бұрын

Sage advice on wheel gauge that I'd extend to the entire truck. Gauge is critical, especially important to check out of the box & whenever you buy used. The connection between truck and body is also critical. I have a used HO boxcar that's pristine looking. But hold it upside down and turn the trucks like they're going through curves and you can actually watch the screws turning themselves out. It would literally lose its trucks after a few clockwise runs around a layout. Setting the tightness on all new & new-to-you rolling stock... er... wagons, and check it again after a dozen or so good uses is equally good for avoiding problems.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent point Frank. Are you and I have clearly had the same nightmare issues. Regards Charlie

@onkyonky4740 2 жыл бұрын

thank you Charlie I really enjoyed this video

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, it was interesting trying to make a boring subject appeal to our audience. But derailments are a challenge to us all. Regards Charlie

@terrencewestcott2311 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie I bought some new passenger carriages from Hattons and not one wheel set is right I put on a back to back thank you for your help Terence

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome Terrence. Regards Charlie

@martinpattison1567 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video, Charlie. When building the H2 do not forget your nuts. Martin. (Thailand)

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent reminder Martin. Fingers crossed. Regards Charlie

@errolstone8455 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video watching trains run.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Errol, regards Charlie

@DugmerJunction 2 жыл бұрын

Charlie, first off it was nice to meet you at the west camel railway clubs open day, Managed to pick up another Class 50 for £75 which was an absolute steel! We have plenty of derailments, especially on the lift up section. Normally caused by alignment of joins, we also have issues with bogies on some rolling stock being over tightened. We had an absolute nightmare with Hornbys Pullman coaches, Glad to say its now resolved but had to change out couplings.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed our show and picked up a bargain at the same time. Happy modelling, regards Charlie

@JoshLikesFuzz 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks for putting these out so regularly, they are so enjoyable.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@corinheathcote9868 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, bits I knew, and bits I never really thought about. Keep up the good work on your layout 👍🏻

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Corin, you’re most welcome. Regards Charlie

@kevingreen6924 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant charlie. i just love trips around. especially the viaduct. i was there when you made it. keep it up. i love it.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased to see you’re still with me Kevin. Regards Charlie

@johnmassey7687 2 жыл бұрын

I had a rake of those hoppers and they were constantly derailing on tracks that were good for the rest of my rolling stock so I got rid of them and bought a reke of EVA hoppers which run dine right out of the box . Also for your squeaky wheels on the freightliner wagons add a spot of white grease to the axle ends . as always Charlie great information for us to contemplate

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it John. And thanks for the tip, regards Charlie

@steveme6381 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't read all the comments so someone may already have mentioned that the bits on the 47 bogie are known as Lifeguards, and, as you rightly summised, are meant to knock any obstruction off the rail before it can cause a derailment. I had to pare them down, (or up) on my Bachmann loco as it was also causing problems by being too low. Steve

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, very useful info. Regards Charlie

@lauriepocock3066 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching you working away in your layout. Saves me having to construct a layout of my own. Just love getting old engines to work

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

You’re not alone on this Laurie, there are loads of folks with a similar outlook

@LeeGlin 2 жыл бұрын

Another helpful video, I'm glad you put in the derailments and things and not hide them, keep up the good work mate 👍👍👍👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RCassinello Жыл бұрын

Great and informative. :) Quote of the video: "Let's run some trains and see what can go wrong." Amen.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

So pleased that you enjoyed it Rob. Regards Charlie

@robinatkinson6499 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie ,I run a small ho scale american switching layout and like you I suffered many derailments with a few KDee logging cars .I hve taken your tip and increased the weight of the single logs by hollowing them out and filling them with a brass rod .They run much better now with no derailments (ha ha so far ) thanks again for all your vids ,best regards Rob A👍

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, I’m so pleased that you have found a working solution. Regards Charlie

@onnomulder9775 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome update as usual Charlie!!! Thanks for sharing mate!!!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased that you enjoyed it Onno

@roystudds1944 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Charlie. Good information. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@robertburns5223 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie, have been having some of the problems that you explained in the video, a couple of your suggestions I had not thought about, as always keep up the good work your videos continue to inspire!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so Robert, I’m so pleased that you found the video content useful. Regards Charlie

@richardward5762 3 ай бұрын

Enjoying your videos Charlie. I have replaced all my very narrow nem couplings for Hornby medium nem couplings which fit Dapol, Hornby and Bachman. I have also removed the tabs which are constantly trying to push the couplings back to the centre position. This does seem to have helped, especially over points. ill certainly keep watching your videos for more tips

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your solution, Richard. Regards, Charlie.

@railwayjade 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this! It was good to get an insight into your desired Ops

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-qz8mv4ur1x 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video. I learn every time I watch your videos.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jeffjones6107 2 жыл бұрын

Great video loved the warts an all element (derailment ) as you said not always shown keep them coming Charlie 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my warts and all video. Regards Charlie

@barrywest8944 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, another very detailed video thank you. The video has given me food for thought with a few issues I have.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that it might be useful Barry. Regards Charlie

@richardmarshall4322 6 ай бұрын

Your blue Warship is an origonal Mainline version. I have done the same, de motorized for double heading with later Bachman Warships.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 ай бұрын

You will love Friday’s video! Regards Charlie

@chazco 2 жыл бұрын

Charlie, I really enjoy your videos. They are educational and funny. You are awesome.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Educational and funny perhaps, awesome I doubt it. Regards Charlie

@ALLABOUTTRUMP Жыл бұрын

The double advertising really frustrating but I understand it's required. I stop having periods back in the 70s or actually I don't think I had one yet? So to be educated on how best to use a tampon during a coupling session was so what educational. Chadwick is progressing in a wonderful direction and I look forward to the beef from those cows on the hill at Christmas. Great stuff Charlie I also hope we can have a few summer trip day outside in 2023 as especially enjoyed the visiting of railways stations drive last year at 1000mph through the countryside. All the best.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoy my videos boombox, there’s another one in the can ready to be edited. Regards, Charlie

@ALLABOUTTRUMP Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway You are KZfaq number 1 Railway modeling channel. The best!!

@simonturner5450 2 жыл бұрын

Trouble with the Scrubber - oh missus, titter ye not. Brilliant, informative, entertaining and inspiring, thanks Charlie for another master class.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mikeseba7817 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Charlie. Thanks!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@StationRoadModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, I'd just like to say I've found this video and the last few videos very informative with plenty of tips I'll be taking onboard. So a big thank you, brilliant stuff. That's not to say your other videos are not informative, quite the contrary.🙂 Cheers, Julian

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Mooresbytube1 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I see those Dogfish wagons I’m transported back to my childhood and the naughty trucks in the Thomas book! Great video as always Charlie - thank you for sharing.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that my dogfish wagons bring you much joy as well! Regards Charlie

@kevinmartin1065 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, really useful video as always. Some great knowledge that will assist me as I am now looking at planning my layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stephenyoung8366 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie Thank you so much for another superb video

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@gregoryhale2202 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, what a great video. There are numerous causes of derailments and you have covered all in a very enlightening and humorous manner....Thanks Greg

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, I’m so pleased that the video brought a smile to your face. Regards Charlie

@asylumkid100 2 жыл бұрын

Most informative and very amusing Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, it’s great to have you on board mate.

@voodooutt Жыл бұрын

dude, this is awesome. thanks for sharing this!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@ChineseGordon1956 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Iain, regards Charlie

@waynemeakin 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff, bloopers and all. I've now purchased a back to back gauge to help sort my own issues.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Good on you Wayne, I’m sure it will be a useful addition to your toolbox. Regards Charlie

@kevinlittlewood-tribe5443 2 жыл бұрын

Yes very informative Charlie. Looking forward to seeing you build the second helix. Thanks

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@oswestryroadtmd4850 2 жыл бұрын

Yet again another excellent video Charlie keep up the good work

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jamesfreeston360 2 жыл бұрын

A masterclass in how to make an interesting and entertaining video about one of the least interesting and entertaining aspects of our hobby Charlie! The close-up of the HST moving off in the wrong direction made me laugh out loud and the ballast train at the diamond crossing was the icing on the cake. I think I will also adopt your approach to “scenic” and “non-scenic” trains for types of couplings as I also have a helix - a great way of thinking about it, rather than slavishly using just one type of coupling (as I had been planning to do). Thanks for sharing your experience and interesting tips and ideas, as always.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I’m so pleased that you found content particularly useful. Regards Charlie

@rocknroll527 Жыл бұрын

Super interesting video, you have such a calming way of explaining subjects and your humour at times makes me chuckle. Just wish my Covid would clear up because every time I laugh it gives me a coughing fit. Thanks again , you are a star.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that you’re still under the weather mate. Keep taking the paracetamol. Get well soon, regards Charlie

@barrythebassplayer Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was so much fun to watch. I always come to your videos for a bit of a pick-me-up. Your videos are not just entertaining and informative, but the pure joy of the hobby just flows out of you and on to the screen. We all have frustrations with the hobby at times. Love your consistent ‘built by man, can be fixed by man’ attitude. Thanks again, and keep up the great content.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming comment Barry. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Regards Charlie.

@gazclass58 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charlie for another brilliant video much enjoyed watching your rolling stock go round the laying and up and down the helix and you shareing your problems with use very honest video and useful information on tools you had to use food for thought has I'm in limbo with my layout whether to move it out the loft to a shed. Take care Charlie look forward to the next one kind regards Gary

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NicholassTrainChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Charlie. I have to say that is quite an indepth video. I certianly learnt somthing from this. - Nicholas.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great Nicholas, I’m so pleased that you found it useful

@thelibrarian46 2 жыл бұрын

Important points to bare in mind. I look forward to seeing the construction of the second helix, and the math's involved. I am also excited about how an understanding of math's can be applied to everyday situations.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Rest assured, I will deal with the maths. Every day is a school day, after all. Regards Charlie.

@johnstephens649 2 жыл бұрын

Not just my layout then! Enjoyable and appreciate the honesty.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

And I appreciate yours to John. Regards Charlie

@bobby01g 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie, wish these videos where around when I designed and built my 8x4 tail chaser, I do get one or two problems but you have covered most in this video, I have some work to do with some slight modifications, happy days .

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Every day is a school day for us all Bobby. Regards Charlie

@jekylthorn8969 2 жыл бұрын

If anything demonstrates the importance of back to backs, it is this video. Thank you for this, it was extremely valuable information very well presented!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kenshores9900 2 жыл бұрын

Charlie: You boldly address issues that every model railroader has to deal with. The dreaded derailment! Weight of cars, curve radius, turnouts, and coupler design. All the books and articles I read emphasized defining the minimum radius for your layout. This especially important with long cars. Most of these items are intuitive but there isn’t a one of us the sets a standard and just break the rules. I use mostly #6 turnouts (versus #4’s). Great video.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@cotochris 2 жыл бұрын

Also the 's' of curves for longer carriages - I find they can be a problem.

@1701_FyldeFlyer 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one, Charlie. It's surprising just how much couplings play in reliable running!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 1701, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting mate. Regards Charlie

@peterm8969 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, very useful video. I have "Thor" and the Hornby Freightliner wagons too. Interesting how these older items still hold their own!.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Great choices Peter. Regards Charlie

@giovanni669 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as usual Back to back are always a problem with the major manufacturers. You would think they could get it sorted .

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I think you’re right Giovanni, but they just don’t seem to bother. Regards Charlie

@mariogallardo2912 Жыл бұрын

Excelente video muy explicativo señor Charlie , he visto muchos detalles que usted a descripto que comparto plenamente , es un verdadero placer ver sus pr0lijos trabajos , muchas gracias por compartir Mario Gallardo .

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mario, I’m so pleaded that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie

@malcolmfram5523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Charlie, I found it very interesting. I'm off now to check my back to backs as I think that maybe my problem 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear it Malcolm, good luck. Regards Charlie

@richardclowes6123 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video ! Sods Law has Sods Law written all over it !!!! I have seen your previous videos and after checking all my rolling stock, and correcting them, I have virtually no derailments ever. I have a 4-4-0 where the drive wheels are a bit out but nothing I can do about that: Hornby's fault. It just needs to run round a few times on its own to 'warm it up' and then it seems ok. . . . bit bizarre but as you say "we are where we are". Cheers x

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great news Richard, regards Charlie

@ronjohnston8693 Жыл бұрын

hi Charlie, yet again a very entertaining but informative video, I an quite new to the hobby, along with my 8yr old grandson and although the chances that we will grow to the level of track you have are almost zero watching what you do and the problems you try to over come, helps even beginners like us out, with the back to back issues, the coupling problems and mostly replacing the rubbish wheels our derailments are now at a very low level and the frustration has decreased, I also try to keep the stock wheels and the track "clean' which does seem to make a difference thank you for sharing your knowledge also watching your trains run just before bedtime is very relaxing, thanks again regards Ron

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron, for such a heartwarming comment. Good luck with your project, I know these things can be tedious at times. Regards Charlie

@alancope9962 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always Charlie so it's all down to weight, couplings and speed

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t forget wheel back to backs! Regards Charlie

@alancope9962 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Also old wheel flanges can bounce

@michaeldavies9600 2 жыл бұрын

Nice interesting video Charlie,and well done for keeping the bloopers in :) Barrie Davis has a really good video on cleaning wheels and keeping the couplings in a tip top condition.If you keep everything as clean as possible it has to help.Thanks Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, what’s the name of Barry Davis’s channel mate? Regards Charlie

@fmheathen2800 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie the comment about other youtubers not showing derailments and thus everyone else thinking it doesn't happen in absolutely true. I've been struggling a lot with derailments on my first loft layout and this is so enlightening!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment mate. Honesty does seem to be an issue on certain channels! Regards, Charlie

@MrPeteUK 11 ай бұрын

One of the most honest guys in the game! 😊

@ChadwickModelRailway 11 ай бұрын

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

@johncresswell9843 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video again, informative and practical. Can I thank you for your constancy in providing fortnightly videos. We seem to get lots of repeats these days and not regular videos, anyway thanks Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so John. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie

@haroldalexis4200 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Charlie. I hope the train show you attended was great for you & fellow modelers. I enjoyed that preview prior to your visit. Meanwhile This is another great presentation. I love the first train ( The InterCity) around the helix. I have always have been a fan of these trains & coaches when Lima released them originally in the late 1970's & 1980's When I heard it derail, I said uh oh 😱. I know one thing about trucks & wheels that derail even in reverse it was common in horn hook couplers on many North American trains. That's when Kadee came to the rescue with the many series they have. My favorite is no doubt the NEM Undersets long, medium, & short versions. In spite of that your equipment handled the curves very good. But Charlie your helix has been inspired by other modelers. One in the USA on one of his channels has high speed fast freights and sped his train almost endless he had to put the camera like a drone it made his HO scale look like N scale. Another modeler on his channel did CP RAIL in a helix his did a lot worse his train didn't do quite so well. He had a few derailments. It was a good video in spite of those difficulties. As for yours it's has improved. As always I enjoy watching The CHADWICK MODEL RAILWAY in every detail you showed I thank you for inspiring me. Happy model railroading . 🙂 Harold CN / VIA RAIL/ BC RAIL

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@howardavins9234 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie Love it. Simple? Problem solving. Once again warts and all. So encouraging when you see you have some of my problems. You are so right when I watch some other videos where everything goes right you question your own ability. It's not always my fault ! Back to back really worth checking on all stock I now realize. Well done once again and thanks. Look forward to next episode. Howard

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Howard, and so pleased that you enjoyed it, and I’m not alone in the world of derailments! Regards Charlie

@astrabelmont 2 жыл бұрын

I love a representation of an HST; takes me straight back to my childhood, but the formation at 3:26 was not proto-typical. When, in the very early HST days of two buffets, the buffets were not located next to each other, but had TSs in-between. Also every buffet would have appeared to be positioned the 'wrong' way around, ie with the buffet portion adjacent to the Standard class, and the Standard class potion actually adjacent to the First Class portion of the train. I know you probably know that. Doesn't take anything away from another thoroughly enjoyable video. Thank you Charlie. The best model railway videos on YT. I learn a hundred-times more from your excellent knowledge and tutorship than I could ever get the chance to criticize!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Actually Nicholas I think we’re both right, I’ve been through very many books to find out which orientation they should be and they seem to be all over the place. Regards Charlie

@patmccarthy1624 2 жыл бұрын

Charlie, I took a few minutes to go back and look at the origins of Chadwick Model Railway to see just how far you've come with your empire. Suffice to say, you have a whole lot of model railway now my friend! It's great to watch trains rolling along on your trackage and the expanse of the layout. Well done, I say, Charlie! This is another great video; we all have to thrash out the gremlins to keep the wheels on the track, and you expertly show us how to approach the problem. Really looking forward to the next in the series - completing the final loop! Thanks again, mate!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

A brilliant comment as usual Pat. I appear to be making good progress this year, at long last. Regards Charlie

@christopher-2000 2 жыл бұрын

awesome video charlie i had that same problem with oo australia coal wagons being to Light so i just filled them with crashed up coal to give it some weight .and Realistic Look to

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I’m pleased that worked out satisfactorily Christopher. Regards Charlie

@dhgast4198 2 жыл бұрын

A timely presentation, Charlie. I'm going through testing of my track with various train consists, both freight and passenger. With all of my rolling stock being equipped with Kadee couplers, the vertical curves have become the bane of my existence. I am now working through my rolling stock to test all couplers for their positioning above top of rail. Simultaneously I am working to flatten out the vertical curve as best as possible. Not what I had hoped to be doing at this point but pushing through it.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Couplings are the bane of our lives DhG, I do hope that you have more success than I. Regards Charlie

@warpo007 2 жыл бұрын

"Poor Track Work" is my layouts name. Seriously though. quality track work is vital.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a very interesting name for a layout! Happy modelling, regards Charlie

@zodzod9378 2 жыл бұрын

Marvellous charlie so true in what you say make the equipment correct and the rails with in tolerance weight is key as well for good adhesion and forced rail following ? Splendid job sir ! Little john from chichester

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dfishpool7052 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie - you demonstrate some interesting issues and its nice to see that you don't duck the issue of the dreaded derailments. At present I'm having to re-lay a section of track at the top of my helix since many locos derail on it and it was definitely my fault - I didn't take enough care laying the track originally - aargh!!! The other thing that I noticed is the HST buffet car derailment - I have a similar one on my HST set, all fitted with Hunt couplings and it constantly derails and it has done so since new. It's been fitted with a variety of couplings during its life, the original Hornby ones, Keen system ones and latterly the Hunt Couplings. I've checked the back to back measurements, I've swapped bogies off other Mk 3 coaches but the problem persists although derailments of it are less often than they used to be. I just cannot work out why it happens. Hope that your fix on yours will stand the test of time.Thanks for the video.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried turning it around? If so, try adding some weight. Regards Charlie

@dfishpool7052 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks for the advice - I'll try doing both things. Cheers Dave

@AaronOxfordExmouth1989 Жыл бұрын

Superb video. Very interesting indeed. Just like the real railway only in miniature, hang on, that is the whole point.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@billmmckelvie5188 Жыл бұрын

With regards to the tension couplings, the tail of it was to be raised by the uncoupler ramps that Hornby used to split a rake of rolling stock. If your not using one, the base of the tails could be cut higher so they clear the top of the rail!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Or just cut them off completely Bill. Regards Charlie

@billmmckelvie5188 Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Probably the easiest, which I was thinking about before I posted! 👍

@lindsayatlmrtransport8118 2 жыл бұрын

An absolutely cracking video Charlie, brutally honest, probably very accurate and hilarious. Your descriptive talents are priceless. Keep on producing great videos and a great layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Lindsey, and it’s great to have you on board mate.

@WarhadLPandstuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Charlie, great Video again! I was stunned to find you channel, it is really good and entertaining. Being an h0 Guy from Germany, I find it extremly interesting how your Layout, your Track and your Points work. I use the C-Gauge Tracks from Märklin, it's a three conductor Rails with plastic Ballast underneath it. And, being cast pieces of Track, geometrie is always mechanicly perfect! Sadly it is somewhat limited in Track design, as you only get like 6 diffrent grades of curves. but it has its benefits! Pretty neat to fit Cables and Point motors, and being a three conductor AC Track, you don't get the Issue with the reverse loop. Both pieces of rail are "negative" and power is supplied through the middle conductor. Keep the great work up, I love seeing your Layout grow! Sadly I don't have a room the spare for my Railway, so it has to be occasionally put up on the floor.... But I'm expanding my Rolling Stock, my Locos and most importantly my track!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

A great comment DOJ, it’s great to have you on board mate. Regards Charlie

@9501599 2 жыл бұрын

A very interesting video 📹, I am proud to say I have not had any derailments......my track isn't fully laid yet🙃😁. I think you are right the helix has to be damn near perfect. It was good to see the variety of couplings used that was very helpful. I like your HST mine is similar. Well done.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alangray9675 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, a very informative video. Well done. I have been using Inox on my layout for a while now and I am delighted with the results. It’s everything you said it would be. Many thanks for bringing it to our attention.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stephenrichardson4845 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Charlie, I'm looking forward to the TRUB/TRUK/TRSB one already!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

I’m starting to wonder if you’re being serious Stephen! Regards Charlie

@mels1811 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks marls, regards Charlie

@neiloflongbeck5705 2 жыл бұрын

David Jenkinson always said that derailments come down to 2 factors - track or rolling stock. He said that if any vehicle derails at specific point in the track then check the track, and if a specific vehicle derails anywhere on the track at random then check the vehicle. He designed and built his own track and sometimes pushed the tolerances of his designers and paid the price. Speed would only make things worse.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil, excellent advice mate. Regards Charlie

@MrSkyfever 2 жыл бұрын

The most useful thing you can have to find problems with track is a simple four wheeled wagon chassis with no body or top.You can see exactly what is going on at particular trouble spot rather than just seeing the end result. Worth a go!

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Yes an interesting option. Thanks very much, regards Charlie

@redbank542 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Charlie. I thought it was just me too 😁 I have a Hornby Cock O North and the front bogey is forever derailing on curves and 1 set of points! Driving me nuts!!! 😂😂

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

And good luck with this one Redbank. Perhaps you can add a little weight to the bogie, if the back to backs are already within limits. Regards Charlie

@bazza3643 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Charlie, going back to your last video and this one on couplings. Any model railway coupling would be better than the current tension-lock coupling offered to day by British model railway manufacturers. As we all know the tension-lock coupling was hurriedly designed by a Mr John Hefford of Lines Bros for their Tri-ang Railway system to avoid paying a penny royalty to Peco for use of their knuckle type of coupling, used at that time by both Peco and by Hornby Dublo. At least manufactures today are fitting a NEM pocket to their models. How ever regarding a replacement for the Tri-ang horn-hook coupling, I can see two advantages for using a NEM Kadee coupling over a NEM Hunt coupling, first the Kadee coupling looks like the prototype couplings that were/are used by the LNER, the Southern Railway and British Railways. And second Kadee couplings can be un- coupled automatically. I might be wrong, but I don’t think a Hunt Coupling can be un-coupled automatically! Looking forward to your next video. Happy modelling Regards Barry

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

You are completely right Barry. One day the manufacturers will produce stock built to the correct NEM standard. Regards Charlie

@ASIS3D 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. On my coaching stock, I've combined the idea of hunt couplings (which work well but look a bit chunky) and the Bachmann close coupling brake pipes and 3D printed my own version. I'm now doing the same to my Dapol milk tankers, which are notorious for derailing because they are too light and the wheel profiles are not great. Yet to decide on loco to train coupling, as I want to be able to disconnect without manual handling.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, it’s good to hear that you are overcoming this dreadful issue. Good luck with your train to loco coupling. Regards Charlie

@martinmargerrison2300 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Charlie. Important to realise that weight distribution in terms of the length of the train will be a big factor. Heavier items should wherever possible be directly behind the locomotive with the lightest at the rear. This was standard practice on the real railway to help avoid imbalance when negotiating curves. It's a very fine balance when it comes to the model railway world obviously. Best wishes from Slovenia.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice Martin. Regards Charlie

@tjfSIM 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see another video from you Charlie - and I feel your pain! I've just put together a train with two Hornby Class 73s top-and-tailing, and for some reason I just can't get it to do a full circuit of the layout without derailing somewhere. Suspect my shoddy trackwork may well be to blame, so there will be engineering works and a rail replacement bus service operating until I can be bothered to sort it out 😂 Your honesty and humility make this channel unique - it's great to see end results, but the hurdles and challenges we face on the way are just as much a part of the hobby. Love it.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming comment mate, you’re too kind. It’s great to have you on-board, regards Charlie

@tjfSIM 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks Charlie :) I've figured out the problem with my Class 73s as well - there was a small bit of detail on the bogie frames that was fouling the 3rd rail. Normal service resumed 😂