IMPROVE YOUR TRAIN CONFIGURATIONS with a SIPHON G from Accurascale at Chadwick Model Railway

IMPROVE YOUR TRAIN CONFIGURATIONS with a SIPHON G from Accurascale at Chadwick Model Railway | 193.

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No one likes boring trains that all look the same. By coupling a Siphon G either behind the loco or at the end, can improve its appearance and, make it more prototypical. Here we review the Siphon G from Accurascale and put it through its paces, at Chadwick Model Railway 193.
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@davidhoughton273 Жыл бұрын

Hello Charlie, thanks for the video, just to add the Syphon H only transported elephants on BR major trunk routes

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, a detail that we should “never forget”. Regards, Charlie

@davidhoughton273 Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway ….or subscribe to your channel.

@globalgumboots Жыл бұрын

Trunk routes 🤣

@michaelhuxley6337 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, back in the early 80's I was a postman and one of my night duties, along with some other collegues, was to meet the Penzance to Paddington Sunday night parcels train at Slough station. The train consisted of about 10 syphon G's and full brakes. We were allowed approx 5 mins to unload between 200 and 300 bags of mail before the guard told us "Thats it, the rest will go to Pad and back to you tomorrow", so you can imagine it was hard fast work. Most of the siphons were in very dirty condition, all in blue livery and I still have one of the keys to unlock the doors of them. Great video, brought back a lot of memories for me.

@jvanamb Жыл бұрын

Michael, Quick Question. As you were a rail postman can you tell me what those side wall sliders were used for? It seems to short for cattle or "Elephants". Sorry Charlie. Jim in N.Y., U.S.A.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, great information from happier times. Mind you, I didn’t give you much time today! Regarding the vertical sliders, they seem to reveal more vents. You can see them in one of the photos. Regards, Charlie

@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Жыл бұрын

Very interesting comment there. Father in law used to unload the vans at Redhill

@davidyeates8894 Жыл бұрын

I’m happy to say I’m not too old to learn something new. Thanks Charlie! It’s a big box to smuggle past the Mrs.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Pay cash and leave not trail! Regards Charlie

@Teesbrough Жыл бұрын

All very useful and informative stuff with the wider context, thank you. Using the Bank of England’s Inflation Calculator, £12 in 1978 would now be £61.18, which makes the more detailed Accurascale version cheaper in relative terms!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil, I’m so pleased that you found interesting. Regarding the Bank of England calculator, perhaps things aren’t so bad after all! The added detail is clearly worth a few extra pounds. Regards, Charlie

@michaelimpey1407 Жыл бұрын

Charlie, what an intersting "Product Review". Not only did you tell us about the wagon on review, but the history of the model over the many years, and the actual history of the Real wagon. It was soooo interesting. It is great to review the history of the real thing over time from its inception till, either scrapped, or preserved, or stored for preservation. We all model a particular time, or at least I do, 1978 to 1983, a time of great changes in the Australian Rail networks, and looking at the locos of the time and the state of them, and the rolling stock is just so fascinating. Thank you for sharing, cheers, and take care, Michael

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the historical side of the video. I do find that digging around in books whilst I conduct my research to be a fascinating side of the hobby. Regards, Charlie

@charlesrussell8137 Жыл бұрын

You know that feeling when you've done something that was really difficult and you feel really pleased, yet no-one else will ever know and you can't explain it to them. Well, that's the reason to have the best model of all the underneath of a bit of rolling stock. You know its there, even if no-one else ever sees it. I like all those details and, as you said, you can always cut them away if you need to. Another enjoyable and informative video. Cheers Charles

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles, and I appreciate you putting a different spin on the details. Regards, Charlie

@DOCTORDROTT 11 ай бұрын

I used to catch the 1237 train off Swindon in 1974, it had a Western hauling the train and a G on the front of XP 64 stock to Cardiff

@ChadwickModelRailway 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks, DD. Happy days with great memories. Regards, Charlie

@TheRealMondayClub Жыл бұрын

As ever, another excellent take on the model railway world. A few points arising - I understand that there is a new reference book on Siphons on the way which will supersede the much sought-after HMRS volume (referred to at about 20:03). Second, in their latter days, several Siphon G's were refurbished, fitted with corridor connections, electric train heating and benches/tables for use on newspaper traffic. There's even one in the photo at 23:37 (second vehicle in the formation). The idea of the corridor connections was to allow the newspaper sorters access the Brake Second coach for toilet and rest facilities. But it was quite a sight seeing full rakes of gleaming Siphon Gs at Paddington in the early hours, usually with a class 50 up front, taking the day's papers from Fleet Street to various parts of the former GW network. That is until BR lost the newspaper contracts ... Thereafter, the "newspaper" Siphon G's were relegated to the general parcels fleet ans they were in better condition than many newer vehicles. (Accurascale do have a newspaper Siphon G in their range.)

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

What an excellent comment, KJ. I know of the newspaper wagons, however, I think I would need to buy at least six! Regards, Charlie

@CAPNMAC82 Жыл бұрын

It's fascinating to see that the manufacturers have paid attention to what levels of detail the buyers find minimally acceptable, and that level has increased over the years and decades. (If reminding me of my grandfather's adage that: "Fishing lures are designed to attract anglers, not fish." 🙂 ) Very cool video--many thanks

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic adage. I will be making a note of that one. Regards, Charlie

@plot1184 Жыл бұрын

As a non-brit I first thought, Siphon G is a mad British rapper 😅 interesting video. Thank you!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Now that’s a very interesting thought. Regards, Charlie

@deskingdom6205 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie, still watching and enjoying from Australia 👏

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@tri-clawgaming7682 Жыл бұрын

Back when i was a kid i had a Lima King George V loco. When i went away to univeristy, my mum threw it away. I was gutted when i found out.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s shocking. I bet that took a long time to forgive. Regards, Charlie

@steveksi Жыл бұрын

Interesting. A quick google of 1 UK Pound in 1979 is actually around 77 pounds today. So the new one is way cheaper in buying power. Thanks for the content.

@neiloflongbeck5705 Жыл бұрын

Over the years I've done the calculation of model railway costs compared to average salaries and found that as a proportion of average salary railway modelling has gotten slightly cheaper.

@steveksi Жыл бұрын

@@neiloflongbeck5705 Yeh I think it is just the number size thing. Everything is a big number today. But I do remember buying trains back in the 70s and thinking how expensive they were at the time. Especially Hornby.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, for such excellent observations. Regards, Charlie

@ClydebridgeStation Жыл бұрын

The Lima brand is nowadays owned by Hornby. Indeed the Lima class 47 tooling is the current Hornby railroad class 47, and is used as a budget or entry level locomotive.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks CS, that one slipped me by. Regards, Charlie

@garfstiglz3981 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, Lima was acquired along with the rights to its designs and mouldings by Hornby in 2004.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks GS, that one had passed me by. Regards, Charlie

@MrAsBBB Жыл бұрын

Loved every moment of this. Well done

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@markfleming1605 Жыл бұрын

Another great and informative video, Charlie. Enjoy your weekend ahead, and I look forward to your next video.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, I do hope you enjoy the sunshine. Regards Charlie

@bionicgeekgrrl 8 ай бұрын

Most of the lima range was bought by hornby. They ended up eventually with a number of the airfix moulds, some via dapol. Interesting thing about elephants and railway vehicles, the southern built dedicated vans for them, seemingly the traffic was sufficient to warrant the investment. Sadly no model exists that I know of.

@ChadwickModelRailway 8 ай бұрын

Yes BC, a circus train would be an interesting subject to Model. Regards, Charlie

@barryturner2916 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie for an interesting and factual video, enjoyed the short running clips and can't wait to see the next stage of the building of Chadwick. Take care and please stay safe regards Barry..

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I won’t be long before the last pieces of track are fitted at long last. Regards Charlie

@alanwhite4427 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Charlie, keep the videos coming.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

If you keep watching Alan, I’ll keep making. Regards, Charlie

@onnomulder9775 Жыл бұрын

A great review Charlie!!! Love it!! Thanks for sharing mate! Cheers Onno.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Onno you are more than welcome mate. Regards, Charlie

@kevinheard8364 Жыл бұрын

Great video, as always

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@andydavidson9440 Жыл бұрын

A great review Charlie! I like the way your reviews focus on things like configurations and couplings. Reminds me of your goods wagon rakes video and these are so helpful as you have the knowledge, research and do the heavy lifting for us.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, that’s much appreciated. Regards, Charlie

@user-bk6qo5mu2o Жыл бұрын

another fabulous video Charlie your railway is looking amazing always enjoy your running sesions .like i have said before could watch it all day and never get bored and it inspires me to better my own model railway regards

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Please remember Geoffrey, good enough is often good enough.

@simonturner5450 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video Charlie, brought back lots of happy memories of standing on Twyford station on a warm summer evening watching 47s hauling newspaper trains with siphon Gs in them.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Turns, but do we have any photos of them, no! Regards, Charlie

@lukebaker237 Жыл бұрын

Hey Charlie, just wanted to say thank you for all the effort you put into your vids, I’m just starting to get back into the hobby, and am enjoying watching your backlog of content to keep me inspired and motivated.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@roystudds1944 Жыл бұрын

Really interesting look at the different models and the latest version. Good insight into their use too. Fascinating video. Thanks Charlie. Roy.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome Roy. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, regards, Charlie

@mikewillis9708 Жыл бұрын

Every day is a school day, especially with 'Tales from the Sea Dog'. Thanks Charlie, really enjoyed this one!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome me hearty! Regards Charlie

@chasc301 Жыл бұрын

A very detailed review and great to see trains running on your marvellous layout. The context of how this rolling stock was employed really had me hooked. Thank you.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@user-mz3vf6dz3k Жыл бұрын

Cheers Charlie, another great video that put a lot of meat on the bones, very informative and I might just need to stretch the budget that much further! All the best.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@afm1948 Жыл бұрын

Very informative vid Charlie. Thanks. Arthur

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome Arthur. Regards, Charlie

@andrewclarke7707 Жыл бұрын

Really liked the content regarding train configurations, Charlie. I have some lovely Farish N Gauge GUV’s and now understand how I can use them better. Cheers, Andy.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@davidlidbury1244 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another fascinating video Charlie. Learning so much about the past of actual railways is so interesting and more so for me having started late in life model building. Also learning about engine construction via the Watercress Line engine workshop where a few club members volunteer. Watching your videos, no matter what the subject, is a highlight for me. keep 'em coming Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@kevingreen6924 Жыл бұрын

thanks charlie. it's seeing your layout and a bit of running i love. especially the helix. thanks. kevin

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@clivengauge Жыл бұрын

Great video and very informative good idea putting them in there look good to 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@MarchWestJunctionTMD Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie 👍 That was very inspiring I can’t believe how good the Lima one still stacks up and you have given me some inspiration to have a go and have a bit of model bashing with one. Thanks for sharing Andy

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome Andy. Good luck with your modelling. Regards Charlie.

@alancope9962 Жыл бұрын

A very interesting video as always Charlie 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@johnodonoghue7381 Жыл бұрын

As usual Charlie very informative

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoy it John. Regards, Charlie

@thelibrarian46 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for an extremely interesting and well-researched video, and a fascinating glimpse of rail history. I am sure I would have seen some of these combinations as a child between the mid-Sixties and Mid Seventies, operating in the South East on Southern Region.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. A glimpse back in history. Regards Charlie

@carltontweedle5724 Жыл бұрын

If any other company had done such a good job they would be nearer 100. Love the video great to see how they fitted in a train. You always go above and beyond when you look at new stock.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@richardandrews6754 Жыл бұрын

great video Charley enjoyed that one!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@danbrewer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video Charlie, got my siphon g’s last week so this is very helpful.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@graham33freeland59 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie..another very informative video

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome, Graham, regards, Charlie

@graham33freeland59 Жыл бұрын

After watching your video I remembered that i have a lima siphon G that my late father bought me about 1980..it will fit into the time scale I'm modeling .although I'll have to change the couplings and wheels.

@MarthallersMisadventures Жыл бұрын

You create fantastic content. Since finding your channel I have watched every video that you have created. Due to living in a very congested city I doubt that I will ever be able to build a layout again so I live the hobby through your work. Thank you.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so MM. I’m so pleased that you enjoy my videos, and it’s great to have you on board. Regards, Charlie

@stevem9754 Жыл бұрын

Re can't build a layout for lack of space, have you considered the new TT:120 or maybe N gauge (lots of N second hand so cheaper than new TT). Just a suggestion. Or maybe a small end-to-end rather than a loop?

@howardavins9234 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie Always interesting and often different. Subjects I often wouldn't consider but now I find very interesting . Look forward to each episode. Thanks. Stay safe. Howard

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Howard, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. It’s great to have you onboard, regards Charlie.

@mikehitchen3153 Жыл бұрын

The quality of the body on the Lima version is actually very good, a bit of work underneath especially the bogies can transform them.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

… and the couplings Mike. Regards Charlie

@sjaakmcd1804 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff again Charlie. The bach to back gizmo "V" brake rodding......CUT A SLOT in the back to back using a hacksaw with 2 or 3 blades fitted side by side. Job sorted, please make a cheque out to......

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Apparently, Sjaak, there is a back-to-back gauge, similar to what you have described. Regards, Charlie

@JoshLikesFuzz Жыл бұрын

Fab video Charlie. I’d love to see a running session on the layout soon, it’s really taking shape.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@profitwiseoz Жыл бұрын

Hornby bought all of the Lima moulds in, I think, 2009. The former Lima moulds that were modernised by Hornby formed the basis for Hornby's Railroad range of wagons and locos. I don't remember Hornby releasing a Siphon G or H.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, much appreciated. Regards Charlie

@profitwiseoz Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Hello Charlie, Thanks for your informative and entertaining videos. Regards John

@donniblanco5239 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I Loved this one Charlie - Siphons are Fascinating to me and have several examples, even right back into the Mists of the Steam era (tho I realise your main focus is from a Diesel aspect) and I’ve even seen old pics of cattle wagons utilised for this purpose, I think Versatility is the “Mother” of invention😜 - Fantastic descriptions of Freight Consists, also I can remember visiting BRS centre in the Goods yard at midland Rd Worcester to Collect various bits n pieces back in the day. Your Layout is really coming to life now Awesome 👏🏻 Many Thanks 👍🏻✨

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks DB for such a heartwarming comment mate. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie

@bobainsworth5057 Жыл бұрын

I marval at your scenery. It's just super. You have quite the eye as tey say. Not being from the UK , i dint know the difference between uour cars but you are vertinlay giving me an education. Thanks all new info is good info.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. Regards Charlie

@philsrailway5910 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie. Good informative vid , for those of us who haven't got a clue ,what goes with what, that was a grate help , as I have a couple on order. Thanks

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome Phil, regards, Charlie

@christopher-2000 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@momatmach1 Жыл бұрын

The type of videos I tend to prefer, ones that have trains in and not wiring, enjoyable thank you

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I do try to provide variety M1. Regards, Charlie

@peterm7548 Жыл бұрын

Very full and informative video Charlie. It has reassured me that my pre-order of the Accurascale Siphon G will be a valuable addition to my layout. I have three LIMA siphon Gs but I expect they will be resold in due course and replaced by these more modern models.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m betting Peter, that you keep them all! Regards, Charlie

@railway187 Жыл бұрын

Good review 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Railway 187, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie

@vernongardner1958 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie, Several lessons there for a relative newbie like me; both modelling tips, history and train formations - all in the one video.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vernon and I do hope that you have subscribed. Regards Charlie.

@vernongardner1958 Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Yep, fully subscribed for around 3 years now Charlie.

@Castlebridge-00 Жыл бұрын

Out of my ERA but very interesting, given me a few ideas. Cheers. Barry.Devon

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry, it’s so difficult trying to appeal to such a wide audience. I imagine it’s from Victorians through to modern image. Not to mention the various gauges. Stay safe, regards, Charlie

@billmmckelvie5188 Жыл бұрын

Trains up and till the nineties were great as you could always have a Parcel coach or even two on your train. Whilst holidaying in Scotland, I recall a braked box van being added to a D.M.U! Then there were the mail trains that were a combo of TPOs, Parcels, and 3 or 4 BSKs for the Passengers. Great video on the Syphons, coupling height and correct separation. Thanks for mentioning that 14.5 is the correct back to back dimension. This is really important as you can have an small 0-4-0 shunter waddling like a duck down the track! Finally Hornby bought Lima and used their moulds for the Railroad range!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

A great comment, Bill, with great info. Many thanks, regards, Charlie

@mels1811 Жыл бұрын

Excellent train layout Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mels, regards, Charlie

@Ely666 Жыл бұрын

As always a great video, nice to see a you tube modeler not overwhelmed by the "over the top" ness hype surrounded by Acurascale models.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

An interesting observation Ely. Regards Charlie

@2010ditta Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video. I only have the one Siphon H...the Hornby variety. I did like the selection of pics,. too, especiallythe one of the 47 passing Canton. Thanks Charlie...all the best.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@simonbradshaw3708 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another really interesting and informative video. A lovely selection of locomotives and rolling stock running on the layout, a pity one shot was spoiled by the TV remote. It will be interesting to see if Accurascale comes back to you regarding removing the wheels and checking the back to backs. I look forward to seeing your next build video.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon I’m so pleased you found it interesting. You’re clearly going to be the first of many commenting on the TV remote. Clearly I shot myself in the foot on that one but it’s a fair hit. Regards Charlie

@a9tym Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie,very interesting,i'm very new to all this(only 72),I've learned so much from your video's. Great stuff.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@leewall8230 Жыл бұрын

Very informative Charlie !, love the different avenues you explored very interesting. The detail looks amazing although I do agree maybe slightly too far on the brake lines for some modellers. Oh an your unboxing technique always makes me chuckle 🤭 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee I’m so pleased that the review made you smile. Regards, Charlie

@AaronOxfordExmouth1989 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting indeed. Great video. Those siphons got everywhere! I even remember seeing a few at Clapham Junction back in the late 70's, early 80's. The prices are extremely expensive, if you can afford it, great but for me, I like to give older rolling stock a fresh chance of living again and get them working again. Keep up the good work.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Actually Aaron, considering inflation, they are no more expensive now than they were in 1979. Regards, Charlie

@alanswallow9033 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie another great informative video, i had the too long/wide axle problem and as i could not get any suitable wheels here in New Zealand i used some Hornby ones by filling the ends of the axles by a small amount until they spun freely .Cheers from Christchurch N.Z.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

What a great bit of ingenuity, Alan. Regards, Charlie.

@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp Жыл бұрын

I like your attention to Protoype Modelling Consists It is so important IMHO

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway The BR Warship and Western led Trains were spectacular. I love the Era of BR

@michaelmiller641 Жыл бұрын

I suppose if your Syphon had an accident and ended on its side, you would need that detail! Sometimes models catch the light and bits like brake rigging are highlighted so I'm grateful for that detail. but it is a pest when it gets caught up during running! I've got an angled back to back gauge which obviates the problem you described, thanks Charlie fascinating video!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, I shall have to track down that kind of gauge. Regards, Charlie

@steveng5503 Жыл бұрын

No Ivor in sight! 🫣 Nicely put together episode. 👍🏻✌🏻🇬🇧

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@acftus Жыл бұрын

The Siphon G must be one of my favourite pieces of rolling stock. From 1961 I lived right next to the Western Region mainline at Slough and these were always going past in many configurations. Like you Charlie, I have around six in my collection, mainly all maroon and the piece about the wheels was very interesting. I may well convert mine over. As ever a well presented video with all the "Charlie" banter. Super job.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so Kevin. I wonder if you have any photos of them lurking about? Regards, Charlie

@acftus Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Suffice to say that in the stupidity of my youth all of my Ian Allan combined volumes and plenty of photos went to that grand land fill in the sky!! I became obsessed with aviation (and I still am) and it's only in the last 15 or so years that I have returned to my first passion of railways. I still have some old loggings from 1964/5 to Old Oak Common, Willesden and Banbury. Oh the memories!!

@stephenbamber7408 Жыл бұрын

Another very informative well put together video Charlie. Really liked the Siphon G history and the sourcing of non pizza cutter wheels for this vehicle. More in this line would be much appreciated by me at least as I am starting back to railway modeling after many years. A wee bit older than yourself I can just remember standing in a friends garden when very small watching steam trains passing Hatchend. Thanks for all the work you have put in in to your channel it is very much appreciated and enjoyed.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen, that’s very nice of you to say so. Good luck with your project and stay safe. Regards, Charlie

@AllensTrains Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, You show incredible dedication to your subject! I have one of those wagons but I didn't know it was called a Siphon G! A difficulty you highlighted are the older models with Pizza cutter wheels. I believe this was a standard originally created by Marklin on their 3-rail system. This had tinplate track with no sleepers! Hornby Dublo 3-rail is code 100 rail based on Marklin standards and gives clearance for pizza cutter wheels, as does Triang Super 4 track. System 6 track on which all modern HO/OO track is based has code 100 rail but with sleepers with insufficient clearance for pizza cutter whieels. Code 75 track, made by Peco which you mention, is a Finescale modellers item. It is probably best not to use it on a generic layout. All that old stuff will run quite happily on System 6 track! Here is a demo, if you fancy a Dublo R1 tank! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atCVlNViya69hH0.html Thanks for uploading.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Allen, many thanks and a great video. Regards Charlie

@tehklevster Жыл бұрын

This was great Charlie. It's not really "my era" (I'm more of an Era 9 kinda guy), but this was a really enjoyable and informative video mixing review with a bunch of history etc. I only knew a tiny bit about Siphons, and now I know a lot more 🙂It's a great format.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@eddyweller4503 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Charlie, i like the full detail you give but i really enjoyed seeing the trains run towards the end you've got a awesome railway. I agree with what you're saying about having to pay £5 for delivery for one item from Peter's spares, if im repairing something i don't always want to make up a big order. I'm waiting from some bits from Peter's at the moment and I've got 5 items coming but luckily they still fall into the £5 postage i do shop around but hayho sometimes we've no choice. Take care Charlie, Eddy xx

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Yes Eddy, I agree. Buying bulk to keep the postage down. Regards, Charlie

@gwill983 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another informative video. Great stuff as always.👍 As lovely as these highly detailed Accurascale models are, at 50 quid plus I’m out. Virtually my entire coaching/syphon stock is Lima all purchased second hand on evilBay. I am slowly working my way through them updating the couplings and doing the wheel upgrade that you mention here. Each one will be well under £20 each when all said and done and good enough to keep me happy. Anyway thanks again Charlie and all the best.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

An excellent comment, GW. Actually giving inflation the new wagons are very close in price to the originals! Regards, Charlie

@gs425 Жыл бұрын

Just to add that hornby made a siphon G with the original airfix tooling. There is also a siphon H in the range.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks GS, I haven’t tracked those down. Regards Charlie

@jvanamb Жыл бұрын

Charlie, You comments about the Real Rail use of these Syphon G's is not just pertinent to Brit Rail. I just led a verbal altercation of how U.S. Steamers had the same consist order prior to the Mid-70's. And the national breakup of passenger and freight traffic. (AMTRAK vs. ConRail & Canadian CSX). Your historical information is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for modelers planning other than contemporary or futuristic modeling. If you have the technical ability to copy/edit historic photos, and script v/o's, you might be able to build a warehouse of episodes to be released so you and "she who must be heard" will have some free Holiday time. Just a thought. Jim in N.Y.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

A great comment, many thanks. I think you’re right, historical content should never be lost. Regards, Charlie

@stretchedits Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, well that was a very nice informative watch, thanks. I especially liked the photo of the A4 hauling Siphon G wagons, which means I can have one too! I really liked your review and the fact your willing to point out the bad bits too, even though Accurascale asked you to do the review.................some on here, would feel obliged to rave about how great they were and gloss over the issues, but not Charlie. Great stuff, and thanks Dave.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Honesty is the best policy Dave. That way I don’t feel indebted to anyone. Regards, Charlie

@philh9421 Жыл бұрын

I got three in maroon, they’re fantastically detailed. Can’t wait for my Mk 1’s to ship!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Great choices Phil, regards Charlie

@donsharpe5786 Жыл бұрын

I have a reamer which with just a few turns allowed me to fit Hornby or Bachmann coach wheels to my Lima Siphon G (I did the same to my Lima Horse box, LMS 40' CCT and St Ivel 6 wheel milk tanker). I think the reamer came from Peters Spares. Chocolate Siphon Gs were still in use at the end of 1960s and may still have been present in very early 70s.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m quite surprised Don. The Lima axles are 24.5 mm long. The standard axles are 26 mm long. That’s a lot of material to remove. Regards Charlie

@donsharpe5786 Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Its only 0.75 mm each side. With the reamer it was only a few turns then test with the wheels then repeat the process till it was right.

@andybmodelrailways Жыл бұрын

Amazing amount of underframe detail but with most of it not being visible in use, I wonder how many people would prefer it without this and have a reduction in price instead. Great video one again Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I think you’re bang on the money FB. Regards, Charlie

@user-tj5dy7ss8y Жыл бұрын

Charlie - inspirational as usual - thought you may like sight of this ‘Lima Parcels Express’ - purchased new in the late 70’s / early 80’s for the sum of £3.55….😮

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

It’s a deal Philip. Regards, Charlie

@davidsheriff8989 Жыл бұрын

Great as always.....where I grew up there were only passenger or coal wagons..2-6-2s were so common. Wirral.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

And such happy days too David. Regards, Charlie

@philippenaluna2312 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Charlie. The ex-LMS parcels van is a BG (brake gangway) as is the BR mk1 equivalent. Some other vehicles that might be of interest are the ex-SR PMV and CCT (both 4-wheelers), a BY (4-wheel brake parcels van) or a B (bogie parcels brake van). Also the ex-LNER BZ, a 6-wheeled parcels van (I believe that there was also an -ex-LMS BZ). As you rightly point out, Siphons did 'go astray' as did many ex-LMS, LNER and SR vehicles, parcels and freight alike. Hope this is useful.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip, that’s great detail. I need to invest in a little more time on this subject. Regards Charlie

@bigturboxr3i Жыл бұрын

Charlie we love you and we love your video's. Excellent.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s most kind, Ian. Regards, Charlie.

@andrewblake2254 Ай бұрын

Nice trains, guv.

@ChadwickModelRailway Ай бұрын

Indeed, they are Andrew. Regards, Charlie.

@1701_FyldeFlyer Жыл бұрын

Nice one, Charlie. Seen these siphon's advertised but didnt really understand what they were used for.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Hopefully it every day is a school day at Chadwick! Regards, Charlie

@paulsngaugechannel Жыл бұрын

Hello Charlie. A great video, I have some 2 axle and 3 axle milk tankers, but the siphon G are something I would like to get. Only problem is N gauge seems to be very short of them. Love the info and video. Thanks for sharing your time and wealth of knowledge.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Regards Charlie

@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, just a bit of depth on the milk traffic. Churns were collected from farms and taken to local stations, from there loaded into Syphons and taken to town creameries. There the milk was processed and loaded into milk tank wagons. However some was placed into large churns early on and then conveyed in Syphons to London etc. There were cases of direct to London farm churns as well. Couple of London hotels boasting farm fresh milk. That would be the over night arrivals. Hope of interest

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the added info. However, I do believe that the milk tankwagons arrived a little later, perhaps you can clarify. Regards, Charlie

@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway tank wagons came in the 1920s the four wheel type. 1931 we got the six wheel types. (Link removed)

@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway shared a link with you did it work? Thanks

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Sorry, no sign of the link.

@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway never mind, I posted it on your Facebook under this same topic. Regards Mike.

@kenr86 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to see an jumbo-sized stock yard for you to load elephants onto their cars....

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Someone earlier comment about keeping these animals off the trunk roads! Regards, Charlie

@1BCamden Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, don’t knock the detail, we have waited a lifetime for it. Regardless great review, thanks for sharing

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks 1BC, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

@marcosborne6540 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, Lima became part of the Hornby group having been taken over by Rivarossi.,

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc. They obviously didn’t use the moulds. Regards Charlie

@williamgunning4184 Жыл бұрын

Hello Charlie, Siphons! The last Siphon Gs were produced after the widespread introduction of milk tankers so most would never have carried churns, I have read that they were ordered as parcels and perishables vans. The very similar insulated Siphon J was built for churn traffic without ventilation and gangways, it is possible to convert the old Lima models by making styrene overlays. The Lima bogies are incorrect (BR mk1) and are best replaced by Airfix 9' Siphon/Centenary or in some cases 7' B set bogies, a bit of cut and shut required. Inside frame Siphon G and H also ran on other GWR bogies often previously enjoyed by withdrawn passenger stock, The HMRS siphon book makes your brain hurt when trying to get the correct combination as the GWR kept changing them around! Elephants were carried in Pythons (GWR code for 4 wheel CCT or Monster bogie scenery vans which came in inside and outside frame form, they look like upmarket Siphon H with windows and basic Kits have been available for some years, these vans were also used for parcels and motor vehicle traffic. Older Siphons are available (ebay etc.) for the 4 wheel Siphon C and short bogie F used for Sausage traffic from Calne and the old slatted 6 wheel "low" siphons still used in churn traffic during WW2. Rabbits, leather gloves, flowers, strawberries and a lot of "stuff ?" in hampers, most ran regular routes with carriage working numbers often changing trains on route and usually at the front to allow the train engine to detach to pick them up. Two examples of operation; An up train off the Cotswold line stopped at Oxford to pick up 3 Siphons, one ex Banbury, one ex Fairford (possibly a J) and one Oxford parcels for Reading. The empty Harris sausage siphons arrived at Calne in a mixed train early morning and left loaded individually or in groups behind the branch Autotrain or DRC to Chippenham where the started there main line adventures to far flung regions like connecting to the LNER at Banbury. Now my Brain hurts!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks William, for such a staggering amount of detail. However, as you suspect, my brain now hurts too. Regards, Charlie

@Stratotitch Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, thanks for another cracking video. Some while ago I bought a number of Lima & Mainline Siphons, secondhand (I cannot bring myself to say "pre-owned".... ). I knew they were old when I bought them, but hadn't appreciated just how old they really are. Hence I found the history of the models section to be very interesting. It goes without saying that in terms of detail and accuracy, the new Accurascale model wins hands down. But I think that the old models still look good enough, especially when in motion. As others have, I also checked the 1979 price of the Lima model using the Bank of England inflation calculator. Interesting to note that the new prices for both models are in fact comparable. On the one hand, Accurascale wins the value contest in terms of detail, and shows what modern production methods can achieve. On the other hand, from today's perspective, the Lima models are now true secondhand bargains that offer excellent value for money, and are still worthy of consideration. On another note, as someone who is no fan of "unboxing" videos, I found your time lapse approach to unpacking the models a refreshing change. Excellent!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, for a great comment. Regards Charlie

@mikehitchen3153 Жыл бұрын

That's interesting l was thinking about the inflation factor as well, l was surprised they cost £12 in 1979 would have thought they would be cheaper?

@johnchadwick4222 Жыл бұрын

Great review, and thanks for highlighting pointless, invisible detail on models, and its effect on servicing, for this model. Also as I get older the fragile nature of some detail means it gets easily broken 😡.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Same here John, I break more than I fix! Regards Charlie

@frankhellman6879 Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Amazingly, I've never heard the term Siphon G. I've probably seen them in your trains over the past years, but thought they were some sort of UK cattle car. They were clearly utilitarian as they lasted so long on the lines. Super detailed undercarriages are de rigueur with high end rolling stock manufacturers like Tangent & Canadian Rapido. Rapido recently started selling some passenger cars with so much detail on the bottom, I'd display them upside down! Plus they have pretty detailed interiors. Customer expectations are always increasing, and more detail, even where most don't see it, makes sales.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Hi Frank, yes, the under side detailing is becoming more prevalent. In the UK is now known as the battle of the underframes! I do hope that you enjoyed the video, regards, Charlie

@greenbean6581 Жыл бұрын

Charlie, excelent video as normal. £12.00 in 1983 is around £40.00 today, so considering the improved tooling, wheels, detailing etc the extra £12.00 for the Accurascale wagon is value for money.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

A very interesting comparison Chris. Regards Charlie

@lukejackson8741 Жыл бұрын

Great video and nice to see a slightly extended running session to see the progress on the layout, I have a few accurascale wagons that have impressed me but sadly these won’t be one of them, slightly out of era and region for me (30s Northumberland isn’t the place for Siphons)

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Luke, even though it’s not quite your bag. Regards, Charlie

@richardhiggins6471 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video - lots of useful information. I own a couple of the Lima siphons, and rather than forking out a disproportionate amount of money for replacement metal wheelsets, there is the much cheaper option of using some very cheap Lima plastic (sacrilege, I know) wheels that won't cause shorts on the DCC diamond crossings.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

If it works for you Richard, that’s all that really matters. Regards Charlie