Installing Automated Signals at Chadwick Model Railway

Installing Automated Signals at Chadwick Model Railway | 227.

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The track laying and wiring is almost complete on the Branch Line boards, so I can now install the automated signals with a SIGM20. Join me in this video, as I run through my options and install the choices made, at Chadwick Model Railway 227.
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@marcdempsey5850 6 күн бұрын

Wow Charlie, what a true level of realism the lights have to a layout. This has really had an impressive change to lime of thinking. Lights change automatically to the line route; one point change and the casecade of lights that change along side it. Having the correct signals and the the wiring; now there’s the true challenge. Worth the wait though. Excellent video and inspirational yet again; model railways change for more realism.. all best Marc from Leighton Buzzard

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@Consequator 6 күн бұрын

People often underestimate how much difference working signals and other lighting makes to a model railroad like this. Lighting is what makes the whole thing become even more alive.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

So true Consequator, , regards Charlie

@bazza3643 21 сағат бұрын

Hello Charlie, it’s good to see you promoting the installation of working colour light signals on a model railway. So many modellers run their beautiful scaled layouts but with not a working signal in sight. With the event of led’s and fibre optics, there is really no excuse not to have working colour light or semaphore signals on our layouts. And as an added bonus the effect of working lite signals at night on a model railway layout takes our modelling skills to another level.

@ChadwickModelRailway 14 сағат бұрын

Thanks Bazza, yes it does add another layer of realism. Regards Charlie

@tronmcconnell4465 6 күн бұрын

Charlie, As a now-retired computer engineer, I'm always glad to see the application of automation and electronic control to this application. Your explanations are always so clear and understandable that they are a great boon to the less technically oriented. Keep up the great work.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Many thanks T4465, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

@mikebni 7 күн бұрын

Incredible what we can do these days with DCC Charlie… and that two aspect with theatre display and calling on aspect is a beauty!

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 күн бұрын

Yes, Mike, it’s true work of art. Regards, Charlie.

@davidlidbury1244 4 сағат бұрын

Wow and excellent video showing the true wonders of what is available to make a layout very realistic. Although well above my pay grade, but as usual very watchable. Thanks again Charlie.

@stephendavies6949 4 күн бұрын

Top-drawer stuff this, Charlie. Those bespoke signals are superb. You say you're not a perfectionist, but what you've achieved here is a very realistic system that greatly enhances the authenticity and "play value" of the layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway 4 күн бұрын

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

@graham33freeland59 3 күн бұрын

Excellent stuff Charlie. Working signals really add another dimension to your layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 күн бұрын

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

@thomasm1964 7 күн бұрын

A few decades ago, one of my sisters lodged in the same house as a BR signalman who worked in Temple Mills. Knowing of my interest in railways, he invited me to work a night shift with him. Was I interested, he wondered? Damn fool question! I quickly got the hang of the track layout and my mate let me set the routes, checking with him before I committed to a route and then flicking the switches. The one time he didn't check my route I signalled a train the "wrong" way down the bottom of a diamond rather than over the top. The route was perfectly valid and both options led to the same piece of track. The driver was just used to going one way through the diamond rather than the other way. Anyway, my mate soon learned what I had done. It was about three o'clock in the morning when we heard the roar of a locomotive and then a screeching of the brakes and then a loud continuous blast on the horn that must have woken up everyone from Stratford to Walthamstow; from Leytonstone to Tower Hamlets. Then the driver got on the blower and gave my mate what for. Of course, he had to take the abuse as I was strictly an illegal. I had come in on the hand trolley as it were. Eventually the moron of a driver was placated and agreed to proceed the few hundred feet along the route I had set so he could pick up his train. Meanwhile he had caused traffic to back-up and delayed his own schedule by some ten minutes. The real point of this post, though, was to say that in the course of a single eight hour shift the track circuits failed three times. Three times my mate had to bring everything to a stop and call in the signal engineers. Total time out of operation? About an hour. According to my mate, this was a common occurrence yet I have never seen it modelled! Something for your signal makers / programmers to consider as an authentic BR mid-eighties product line perhaps?

@mickmonk7179 6 күн бұрын

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@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Many thanks, Thomas for a brilliant look into your past. Such an interesting revelation. Regards, Charlie.

@andrewharrison5983 5 күн бұрын

Charlie, thanks for another great bit of entertainment, ripping the Mick out of yourself!! Really informative too. Keep up the good work.

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 күн бұрын

Thanks Andrew, we do need to keep a sense of humour regarding Model Railways, after all it might be just grown men mucking about with train sets! Regards Charlie

@andrewstevenson5449 2 күн бұрын

That board sounds a nice bit of kit. Certainly easier than the banks of relays my dad and I used back in the 80s.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 күн бұрын

Thanks Andrew, it is a great leap forward. Regards, Charlie.

@michaelimpey1407 7 күн бұрын

Charlie, wow, you have just blown my mind. What an amazing bit of kit. The hobby is getting more and more like the real world, and so it should, if we are modelling a particualr area / region / station, then getting all the bits to talk together, and react as they should is the way to go. But, it really needs the brain to be on full power, and the stars aligned. Thank you for sharing this, I look forward to more on your signalling adventures. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 күн бұрын

Thanks Michael, understanding how it works, really tests my mental capacity. But that really is enormously satisfying when it works. Regards Charlie

@tonyslight826 Күн бұрын

Hi Charlie. My goodness your layout is going to be something else the time its done though that said a model railway is never finished or so they say. The only electronic gizmo i have done on my layout is wire up my 2 points control panels with 4 PCB's i was glad when i got them done it drove me up the wall configuring the the switches with the lights etc,what you are doing is absolutely marvelous , and i must say makes it so realistic well done Charlie and thank you again for your entertaining video, i no your not doing a song and dance video but the the way you present your video's is entertaining and you make it interesting even if some of us including me may not go that way with there layouts for what ever reason. Well done and thank you.

@ChadwickModelRailway 22 сағат бұрын

Thanks Tony, that’s incredibly kind of you to say so. God Charlie.

@diyfireking 5 күн бұрын

You did amazing work on this project 👍👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 күн бұрын

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

@markfleming1605 6 күн бұрын

Another great and informative video, Charlie. I look forward to seeing the next video.

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 күн бұрын

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

@DavidBrown-lh1vf 3 күн бұрын

A really inspirational presentation. Thanks Charlie. Good to see some correct signalling on a layout. Signalling is one of the “make or brake” additions to any layout that, done properly, takes it to another level altogether. Going to have to rethink my “cost per point” calculation to include accurate signalling now! Nice to do, but going to make a hole in the bank balance especially if they are bespoke items. Think I’ll need to improve my modelling skills and look into building my own signals.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 күн бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found the video inspirational David. Good luck with your project, regards Charlie.

@alancope9962 Күн бұрын

Excellent Video Charlie, looks really complex 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway Күн бұрын

It was a little confusing to start with Alan, it was just trying to understand the logic. Regards, Charlie.

@markheasman7631 5 күн бұрын

Great video Charlie Very interesting you always make fun as well

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 күн бұрын

Thanks Mark, I’m so pleased that you find the videos entertaining. Regards, Charlie.

@liverpoolk648 Күн бұрын

Charlie Hello again....Liverpool Kev here again...If there is a 'Nobel Prize' for Model Railways...you are 'In the frame'....Above my head..my only DCC purchase was a track rubber....I love the thought of you standing in the helix...Charlie...High Pitched Voice....Margaret...Can you ring the fire brigade?...Love your videos Charlie...My 2 layouts are dioramas really with occasional train movements if I'm lucky Haha.......All best.....Liverpool Kev

@ChadwickModelRailway Күн бұрын

Thanks Kev, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Good luck with your dioramas, regards Charlie.

@KevTheBusDriver 6 күн бұрын

Charlie, oh Charlie what are you doing?!? If a signalman tries to change a physical route that is already set up and signalled clear - HE CANNOT DO IT! The route has to be cancelled before ANY related points can be changed. That's basic interlocking. (Some locations have a 'time-lock' on them, too, so you have to wait a set period before you can change the route). The sight of you just randomly 'let's change this point and see what the signals do' had me jumping up and down! May I invite you to my next 'open day' and let you see what happens if you try that on my N-gauge layout... you won't want to do it again! Apart from that - very nice signals and a good video as usual!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Kev, I’d love to take you up on the offer. Please send me the details. Regards, Charlie.

@KevTheBusDriver 3 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway You'd be most welcome - I've sent you an e-mail. Cheers. Kev E.

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 күн бұрын

@@KevTheBusDriver i’m so sorry Kev, but that’s a six hour round-trip! I only hope that I can get up your way another time when passing through. Regards, Charlie.

@davidluck4608 5 күн бұрын

A very informative video. My small end to end layout will have SEMAPHORE signals, but it’s Good to understand how signalling works …. Many Thanks Charlie😇

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 күн бұрын

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

@Zebrails 5 күн бұрын

When you have a POV camera on your trains, I think that would be great to record or ...um, when you are behind your train you can see the signals change as they pass and activate each... Good stuff, Charlie. John (BC, Canada)

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 күн бұрын

Thanks John, perhaps it’s time to film a running session. Regards Charlie

@stephendavies6949 4 күн бұрын

Great idea!

@jeffjones6107 5 күн бұрын

Wow, that's blown my melon. But it was still a great video, Charlie.Thanks for sharing 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 күн бұрын

So glad that you enjoyed it,Jeff. Regards, Charlie.

@user-lz3iu5io7k 6 күн бұрын

Another informative and entertaining video thanks Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

You’re most welcome mate, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

@dafyddthomas7299 3 күн бұрын

Excellent video Charlie; good explanation indeed

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

@damianlittle3367 5 күн бұрын

I would like to do this on my future layout. My preference is for the higher speed junction approaches is to have the signals a bit further from the conflicting route, say by another coach length than where your signals were sited. This allows for an emergency stop from a SPAD without fouling the other route. In real railways, this is called overlap. This is why you see the signal reverting back to red when the train has gone quite a way past the signal. The higher the line speed, the longer the overlap distance.

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 күн бұрын

It must be a pretty big layout Damien. Good luck with it, regards Charlie.

@mmsmits2868 6 күн бұрын

A signaled layout is a thing of beauty, but not for the faint of heart and it gobbles up time. But boy, they look gorgeous, don't they?

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

We certainly agree on this one MMS. Regards, Charlie.

@acftus 7 күн бұрын

Yes Charlie, a bit geeky as you say, but it doesn't distract from the interest. The signals are brilliant and will add so much to Chadwick. The layout goes from strength to strength with your attention to detail and ideas. Always a good watch and the next episode never fails. Keep well, Regards Kevin

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@onnomulder9775 6 күн бұрын

Anothher very interesting video Charlie!!! I saved it for later use! Many thanks for sharing. Cheers Onno.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks, Onno, as usual you are too kind. Regards, Charlie.

@binglebeee 4 күн бұрын

Looks like Steve and I have our work cut out assembling the SIGM20s now!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 күн бұрын

Best get busy! Regards Charlie

@bobainsworth5057 7 күн бұрын

What a job Charlie!! Beautiful, I know you did it right because you lost me in the section of programming. This is all true but I must say. That your descriptions were on point and could be followed quite well. I believe auto signals are most important in model railroading as well as the horn and the engine sounds. Fine job and thanks for helping those who want that kind of realism. Thanks again!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@howardavins9234 7 күн бұрын

Hi again Charlie. Mind blowing. Love watching all the new techno geeky stuff. Only understand some of it, but get the general idea. Thanks again for all of your efforts. Isn't DCC fabulous. Stay safe. Howard.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 күн бұрын

Thanks Howard, I really appreciate your enthusiasm, regards Charlie

@mattjackson8226 7 күн бұрын

Great video as usual Charlie. I very much enjoy signalling. Looks like you have a good set up there. Will look forward to see how it develops

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 күн бұрын

Thanks Matt, it really is an interesting subject. Regards Charlie

@DarrenJMould 4 күн бұрын

Darrenbury Central. HI V good show. Enjoyed it.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 күн бұрын

Thanks Darren, so pleased you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

@theurbanfatkidmusic 6 күн бұрын

That’s a cool set up Charlie 🎉

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@michaelbenton4117 6 күн бұрын

Charlie, another great video. I now have a headache, only joking. Yes auto signals does make it more realistic.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@timsully8958 5 күн бұрын

Hi Charlie, great to see the signals active and responsive like that, really adds something special! That new bit of kit is excellent and despite the issues you’ve had, I’d say it’s probably easy to install once you’ve got the knack 😄 Although it’s not exactly cheap, if you think in terms of the ease of operation it provides, I think it will more than pay itself off in time. I like the simple logic of the programming that you demonstrated 👍 One tiny thing though: the shan’t signal is in the right place but only to allow access to the headshunt. If you are letting a train onto a main line (i.e. the train is passed off to the control of a signaller rather than locally controlled by the yard shunters) there should really be a starter signal alongside the position light. The signal would be red and the position light would only display ‘off’ (two whites) to enter the headshunt. To go onto the main line, the position light would be blank and the signal would have to display a proceed aspect. Obviously if you’re not that bothered, pretend I said nothing 😜 Just thought I’d say something now rather than later 👍 Cheers Charlie, great stuff as ever 🍻😉 🍀

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 күн бұрын

Hi Tim, and many thanks for your comment. The shunt Signal really is bewildering. Many drivers and signallers insist that it’s correct, that 2 whites, allow passage to the main lines, whereas the white and yellow allow passage into the headshunt. The more people that watch this the more, different the opinions I’m given. Regards, Charlie.

@timsully8958 5 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway: haha, well our position lights only display either two whites or two reds, though they are LED signals. In the days of bulbs, was told the white light to the right was always white and the lower left red displayed as a stop signal. To proceed, the Red was extinguished and the top-left white came on. Now you know why I chose driving as I just do what the signal tells me to do rather than having work out what sort of signal is need where! Who’d be a signaller, eh? 😂

@stephenpike3147 6 күн бұрын

Hi Charlie, nice one on the SIGM20 and your new signals. It is an incredibly powerful unit replacing shed loads of combinational logic and as its programmable well wins hands down, well worth the investment. It also has virtual signals which help simplify complex junctions, accommodates diverging junctions and allows you to signal reverse running lines (east to west / west to east). Its manual is beautifully illustrated with lots of clear examples and clear descriptions. I would strongly recommend anyone getting into block signalling on the “running line” to have a read. It interfaces directly to BD4s with the supplied ribbon cable so nothing stopping you having a standalone signalling loconet network. The connections are by the way very clearly illustrated. Look forward to seeing how you get along with that multi function approach signal, never thought about using to control that, but allocating two or maybe three signal channels on the SIGM20 it must be viable. All the best Stephen

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

I hate to disagree Stephen, but I found it somewhat taxing to understand. I got there in the end with some help from Charles, but I assume that you have a better technical understanding when I do. Be careful mate, I might be coming back to you with my problems! Regards, Charlie.

@stephenpike3147 6 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Hi Charlie, as you know the outputs change to reflect whether you have each of SK5 or 6 configured for either 4 x 3 aspect or 3 x 4 aspect signals. The allocation tables are on page19 and they use A, B, C, D to tie in to each of your physical signal colours for which they illustrate these on pages 21 to 22 for each of the 2, 3 and 4 aspect signals and for European and 2 wire search lights on P22 to 23 (same pages in both pdf and hard copy manual versions). Suggest you have a good read of the manual when you get some quality time; as a newbie to this product & Loconet it took me a few reads to really grasp its massive potential and benefits as I am designing this into my layout as well as learning how to properly sequence my signals for various scenarios. For £59 its superb value (got mine for £33 ea), earlier I wasted a load of cash on discrete signal controllers that did nothing like what this can do - you certainly learn from your mistakes! Glad you got sorted out. All the best Stephen

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Many thanks Stephen, I shall certainly give it some more bedtime reading! Regards Charlie

@carltontweedle5724 6 күн бұрын

Thank you Charlie as a kid lets say in the distant past my dad was a signalman. I used to turn the wheel to open the old wooden gates, also pull the lever he told me to never let do the bells between boxes. Some of those levers where very hard to pull the distant normally but one of the points was tough.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Carlton, for looking into your history. Regards, Charlie.

@railwayjade 7 күн бұрын

This is what I love about model railways - loved this ops episode!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@ianpeterstubbs6647 7 күн бұрын

Great video Charlie as ever and very well explained. I enjoy all your videos even if I don't have a layout myself because my wife and I live in a small flat. But carry on with the brilliant videos as I will always be watching

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@cykev1302 4 күн бұрын

Thanks Charlie, very interesting and informative.

@ChadwickModelRailway 4 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Kev. Regards Charlie

@simaesthesia 7 күн бұрын

Result, Charlie! Good on you for persisting and thanks to your "helper". Often, the things which are hardest to achieve bring the greatest satisfaction. Great video as ever, thanks. Simon.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Simon, this was a very taxing on the grey cells! Regards Charlie

@user-bk6qo5mu2o 4 күн бұрын

love it charlie how fab are those signals. they have come a long way from the old hornby ones lol the railway is coming along

@ChadwickModelRailway 4 күн бұрын

I couldn’t agree more, they really do bring it to life. Regards, Charlie.

@mauracurran6500 7 күн бұрын

Again Charlie, you make everything seem so simple and explain things so well, fantastic addition to Chadwick 👏

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks, M6500. Regards, Charlie.

@peterstanford9720 6 күн бұрын

..I don't have a model railway, watching this makes me want to have signals changing colour and aspect on my bookshelf !!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Good on you, Peter, and thanks for your interest. Regards, Charlie.

@andrewlaverghetta715 6 күн бұрын

Great Charlie! I don’t know when I’ll ever get into signaling. I might put a simple one on a layout that I can switch myself because I know I won’t do a train controller, or have a dispatch that controls all that for signal indication. Thanks for sharing!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@dakdak7609 6 күн бұрын

Nicely done.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks DakDak ,it was a challenge! Regards Charlie

@dougalmcdougal8682 6 күн бұрын

Opens up a whole new world of possibilities. As an ex control engineer in the oil industry this is reasonably straightforward to implement. But I do love an old fashioned control panel …

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@philipdorey4651 6 күн бұрын

Dear Charlie, always amazing output from you that leaves me in awe as it is at least i to the power of infinity beyond any skill level I possess. Please keep ‘em coming!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Philip, that’s very kind of you to say so. However, without Charles, I would still be scratching my head! Regards Charlie.

@OOElectronics 6 күн бұрын

Very interesting as always. I do a similar thing on a much smaller layout using an Arduino Mega and an interface I made myself to control mainly 1950/60 Hornby Dublo semaphore signals. Trains running and points changing does produce a lot of clicking from the signals though!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

I agree, but it’s much more rewarding seeing that stuff function. Regards, Charlie.

@thevagabond5966 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Charlie, a very teasing and challenging video. I wonder if all that programming will work with semaphore signals. OK, I am a bit of a dinosaur, but my memories of English railways stopped when steam still ruled the tracks. So my modelling is back to the 40s and 50s. - Chris.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

The problem is Chris, is no manufacturer makes decent electrically operated semaphore signals. Regards, Charlie.

@66ralphy 7 күн бұрын

Now that you have learnt all that, I think Boeing Starliner would be glad of some input from you.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

I must confess, without the help from Charles, I would still be scratching my head. Regards, Charlie.

@KenBJ1 7 күн бұрын

Great video Charlie - just what us fellow geeks need

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Ken, so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

@jeffharbin8424 6 күн бұрын

Charlie this one was packed with very useful info for signals on the model railroad. Thanks again for making it appear simple and easy. Really enjoyed this one !!!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@mikehumphrey7413 6 күн бұрын

Hi Charlie, again another great video signal for HO layouts. Your electrical work is outstanding for everyone to follow. Great job in making these videos. Thanks Again Mike HO Australia.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@roystudds1944 6 күн бұрын

Fascinating video very well explained Charlie. I really like the in-depth explanation of how all this works, and this is just one area of the layout. Quite looking forward to you signalling the other end! Thanks for sharing. Roy.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Roy, so pleased that you found this one interesting. Regards, Charlie.

@martinpattison1567 6 күн бұрын

I would not want to add up all of the costs involved in your DCC Network, but Charlie, you explain every step of the way. Carry on the good work and I will carry on rebuilding my Bachmann Split Chassis Locomotives and swearing at myself. Martin. (Thailand)

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

We share a wonderful hobby Martin, regardless of our areas of interest. Regards, Charlie.

@SuperRobertwillis 6 күн бұрын

Charlie that was gobbledegook to me 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

But it appears that you still enjoyed it, Robert! Regards, Charlie

@SuperRobertwillis 6 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailwayabsolutely

@johnwalker9750 7 күн бұрын

Great video as per ... I think I'll stick with semaphores and static ground signals.😀

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

A sensible decision, John. Regards, Charlie.

@stephanschmidt2334 7 күн бұрын

Love listening to your voice.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

That’s very kind, Stephan. Regards, Charlie.

@steveksi 6 күн бұрын

Love the DMU, such a cool model. Reminds me of the five years of riding them back and forth to secondary school. Shrewsbury Wellington Shrewsbury. I can still recite the BR announcement for the 8:36 to Wolverhampton and on to London. Cheers for all the education. And I think in the grand scheme of things, the cost really has not changed too much, when you factor in inflation. We just get much more technology for our money now.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks, Steve, for a refreshing outlook. Regards, Charlie.

@stewartclark1847 6 күн бұрын

Beautiful crafted signals you have there Charlie. Looking forward to seeing them operating on the layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@thelibrarian46 6 күн бұрын

Hi Charlie, Thank you for your clear and honest explanation of this.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@Andries1963 6 күн бұрын

Hi Charlie great video as always - sadly it made me realise just how soft my brain has gone these days !! Believe it or not I was a Microsoft system engineer in the 90’s but now I just couldn’t ever get my head around your automations …. I must commend you on your perseverance and knowledge - top job 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Andries, it helps keeping my brain active. Regards Charlie

@arthurthorpe5445 7 күн бұрын

Brilliant yes technical yes but your explanation was spot on. I guess you might just get a few people contacting you regarding setting these things up !!! Best railway modelling channel on KZfaq.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@christopher-2000 7 күн бұрын

Awesome Video Charlie With coloured light signals have a device called TPWS what stops a train running red signals .when a train fitted with tpws applies the train breaks to stop a rear end colision happening .but where i live in australia we have two different devices that stop trains running Red Signals TPWS for Diesel Train Fleet and Trainstop for electric 1500dc train fleet trainstop As a train passes into a block section, the signal turns red and the arm of the trainstop is raised. The position of the arm is carefully set, so that, when raised, it will hit a valve called a trip cock on the underside of any passing train, causing it to come to an emergency stop.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Christopher, for a very interesting look into your world. Regards, Charlie.

@garylong7599 6 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailwayTPWS is too modern for this layout TPWS was developed by British Rail and its successor Railtrack, following a determination in 1994 that British Rail's Automatic Train Protection system was not economical, costing £600,000,000 equivalent to £976,058,932 in 2019 to implement, compared to value in lives saved: £3-£4 million (4,880,295 - 6,507,060 in 2019), per life saved, which was estimated to be 2.9 per year.[4][5] Trial installations of track side and train mounted equipment were made in 1997, with trials and development continuing over the next two years.[6] The rollout of TPWS accelerated when the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 came into force in 2003, requiring the installation of train stops at a number of types of location.[6] However, in March 2001 the Joint Inquiry Into Train Protection Systems report found that TPWS had a number of limitations, and that while it provided a relatively cheap stop-gap prior to the widescale introduction of ATP and ERTMS

@anthonystevens8683 6 күн бұрын

Another top video Charlie. A lot of this is down to logical thinking but applying that logic requires a lot of effort when trying to automate things with different interactive systems. I've yet to dip a toe nail into the digital model railway construction world but this is super helpful for the future. Many thanks for sharing as always.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@greghale9972 6 күн бұрын

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!! Charlie I think I need a lie down after watching this video, neerthelss I found it interesting even though I will most likely never go down that route, so too speak. Cheers Greg

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@Hanzo.Azmodan 7 күн бұрын

Another great technical video Charlie! Just planning my signals and how to operate since the SE8C has gone. This looks the way to go - and cheaper too! Thanks for finding this Charlie!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@vickielawless 7 күн бұрын

Lovely collection of 1st generation DMU's Charlie! In particular the cl.128 parcel car, strangely fascinating thing..

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@thepacerman 7 күн бұрын

that branch station reminds me of exmouth before it was shrunk down

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

That’s interesting, that’s a station I’ve never been to. Regards, Charlie.

@quarryjunction-1969 7 күн бұрын

Interesting video as always

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 күн бұрын

Thanks QJ, that’s most king. Regards Charlie

@jackstrains4468 7 күн бұрын

Great video Charlie! Id love to get some automated signals at some point, however I don't think my teenage brain can get around the wiring and sensors and even computer programs!! I juat bought some colour light aspect signals for my layout, which ive got to say looks great! Thanks for sharing your great tips!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@grahamlawrance6173 7 күн бұрын

Excellent as usual. Thank you.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 күн бұрын

You’re most welcome Graham. Regards Charlie

@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932 6 күн бұрын

Excellent work with excellent explanation as always.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks four Oaks, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.

@TwoRailfans 7 күн бұрын

That's a great detail to add to any layout. Great video!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@bimb0cat 6 күн бұрын

Nice to see some new camera angles.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, perhaps I need to do a running session. Regards, Charlie.

@garylong7599 6 күн бұрын

Charlie interesting video again. Heathcote electronics produce control boards which operate the signal without software it’s all built in and work on DC or DCC ( I have on,y used on DC) it uses the direction of the train point positions to control aspect along with an infrared detector which you mount between the sleepers and changes the signal when the train passes the signal mine is set to first wheel replacement so signal changes as soon as the first wheel of the train passes the signal but you can set it to last wheel replacement as per your layout. Not sure why you have a signal protecting the tunnel unless you are using as block protection. With regards the platform signal I am not sure a platform mounted signal would stand on a concrete block above the surface if you look at the again at the photo of Weymouth the bad of the post is flush with the platform. Hope you find these comments of interest

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

You make two sensible observations, Gary. Many thanks, regards Charlie.

@gerritsen998 7 күн бұрын

Another great video Charlie, certainly learnt a thing or two, for when I get my signals in place. I actually got a bargain a couple of weeks ago, picked up two Absolute Aspect signals for £1 each on a carboot, they look brand new, so hopefully they still work.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 күн бұрын

Wow, what a bargain. That beats my 14 wagons from a car boot on Sunday. They might come in two parts as per my video. If you need any advice, please ask. Regards Charlie

@mikeseba7817 7 күн бұрын

Interesting video! Thank you!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@TheRealMondayClub 6 күн бұрын

Charlie, most interesting, especially how you set up the "interlock" to work for trains departing the branch station. One point (that's a railway point) that you did not mention as being part of the interlock is the point controlling the split at the end of the viaduct on the outer line where trains head either straight on to the branch or right across the diamond and down the helix. Only reason for mentioning it is that you have a potential conflicting move between mainline trains coming off the viaduct and heading for the helix with trains coming off the branch bound for the viaduct (all all point beyond). The way that I was taught elementary "conflict avoidance" would be to have the point at the end of the viaduct set to normal (i.e. straight on) when trains were signalled off of the branch and onto the main line. Hopefully, you'll tell me that my ramblings were unnecessary and you already have the issue covered in your "interlock".

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Hi, many thanks for your interesting comment. I have included the line running down to the helix as part of the interlock. I just chose not to go through every entry that I had made. Regards, Charlie.

@RoamingAdhocrat 4 күн бұрын

Plugging a signal into a PCB socket seems very sensible! But rather than the PCB being just a breakout board with screw terminals for each LED, might as well slap a microcontroller on there and control the signal digitally, and simplify the wiring (assuming the layout has more than one signal)!

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 күн бұрын

An interesting suggestion RA. Regards Charlie

@RoamingAdhocrat 3 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway I keep meaning to find out if MERG have already done this. they do have kits and modules for digital control of layout accessories like this (the CBUS system) so integration to a signal could be neat. never got my head round it though and if you're already using Loconet, probably no big reason to switch

@blackcattechnology6849 Күн бұрын

There actually was such a product prototyped many years ago for AA signals, unfortunately it didn't go beyond the development stage. Other electronics improvements have also not been taken up more recently. Other suppliers such as Traintronics do signals with DCC built in but theirs aren't as detailed.

@roba4297 6 күн бұрын

Bewildering ! Semaphore's just go up or down. Nice to see the 9F and a steam friend at 11:32 😀😀😀 Don't know how you absorb all this information ........but good on you.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@georgethomas7814 6 күн бұрын

Totally confused but I found it facinating.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks George, I found it confusing too! Regards Charlie

@AlanR038 7 күн бұрын

Great video Charlie, I have 2 SIGM20's on my layout with 3 and 4 aspect signals mainly for block control, but it took me a while to get my head round that it did not want the BDL168 board ID/sensor no but the board ID/Detection section no. Now all sorted they work well. Alan

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Yes, Alan, it can be head scratcher. However, I have used the sensor numbers! Regards Charlie.

@leestoddart7014 7 күн бұрын

GReat as ever. Really interesting to see how you get that level of automated control.

@ChadwickModelRailway 7 күн бұрын

Thanks Lee, it is a real head scratcher to get right. Regards Charlie

@mikeking2539 6 күн бұрын

Too complicated for me! lol but I still enjoy watching your videos, and get to see some really cool stuff. As my setup is just a 'tail chaser' on a 8ft by 4ft baseboard, with 2nd and 3rd radius curves and a couple of sidings, I would not really need more than 4 or 5 signals at best excluding ground signals for the sidings. But I still get value from seeing what can be done now with model signals etc. keep up the good work!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Mike, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting, even if it’s not suitable for your layout. Regards Charlie.

@cameronwheatley7792 5 күн бұрын

Hey Charlie, i would love to see some use of ESU products on your layout, signal pilot, switch pilot, servo pilot, detector etc etc. might be easier than using a combination of all sorts of random brands all over the layout. ESU would have to be the most under utilised and technical advanced brands out there, with very little representation on KZfaq. As you love KZfaq Charlie it might be a gap in the available content on KZfaq which would also give you a new subscriber base.

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 күн бұрын

You make an interesting point Cameron. However, I can hardly rip out all the Digitrax components. It would cost a fortune. Regards, Charlie.

@cameronwheatley7792 5 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway I do understand that too, was just thinking out loud. You have a great channel, a huge amount of effort and dedication. Hats off to you and thank you for sharing everything you do. Just thought ESU might suit a few of your users as it might be a little easier. Probably more expensive but you don't need a whole layout just a test track or yard with separated ops or even an isolated automated single passenger track running from one station to another and back again. Having both would definitely give you a dual market for content.

@davidmathie9512 7 күн бұрын

Found this really interesting Charlie. From a historical perspective was the western region fully signalled with lights as opposed to semaphore in your modelling time period .Scotland was still almost semaphore signals and even now still has main lines controlled by these signals ( Highland line a prime example) . They look fantastic and good luck with the show .Bit far to come though .

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@GrumpyOldGit-zk1kw 7 күн бұрын

It's strange the videos you watch sometimes. As I've mentioned before I don't have a model railway (or any intention of getting one). However, I watch your channel mostly for the terrain modelling aspect - some of which I can adapt to my micro wargaming scale. I still watch these more technical videos for reasons I cannot explain. Keep up the good work!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks grumpy, that’s praise indeed. Regards, Charlie.

@donsharpe5786 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video Charlie. How do you intend to signal release from the different goods yards? I look forward to seeing the signalling finished. I am glad that you carry out videos on different aspects of the modelling. Although I am not into automation, you have made the subject interesting. So thanks again Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Don, that’s very kind of you to say so. The signalling brainstorm continues! Regards Charlie.

@aleopardstail 6 күн бұрын

Amazing just what you can do these days, and those Absolute Aspect signals are pricy but they are amazing. The control stuff is indeed decently priced as well for the level of integration Also amazing what a difference it makes, looks trivial but really adds to the atmosphere. the rate things are going I'm expecting "in cab cameras" to be a thing in a year or so and then "drive to the signals" becomes a thing.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

I agree, these advances are staggering. RegardsCharlie.

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 7 күн бұрын

good vid as always on channel keep up the good vids you do

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

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

@NathanielKempson 4 күн бұрын

I use the traintech sensor signals on my layouts. cracking little things. fully automatic aswell right out of the box.

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 күн бұрын

That is a good system, although it isn’t integrated into computer systems. Regards Charlie.

@NathanielKempson 3 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Why does it need to be though?

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 күн бұрын

@@NathanielKempson that’s just down to personal preference Nathan. Regards, Charlie.

@SomeWelshBloke 7 күн бұрын

I understand when you were working out how to signal the sidings / headshunt that as you were stuck with the position of the point and went for the yellow GPL as a solution. I still think you need a GPL coming off the headshunt into the yard to protect movements off the headshunt when arrivals and departures take place. It could be co acting with the yellow one - showing clear when the yellow one was yellow / white and then red/white when the yellow one was clear for the main line (or work it with the point position perhaps). You could then leave the yard pilot up on the block.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Yes, I think you’re right. I need a light to hold the traffic in the headshunt. Regards, Charlie.

@modelrailroader5619 7 күн бұрын

I’m thinking NASA could have landed a man on the moon a decade sooner than they did if you’d been working there!😂 Great video, Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

I’m not sure it would’ve even got off the launchpad mate. Regards, Charlie.

@blairleipst4508 7 күн бұрын

1:59 Hopefully the signalman is ok after that little earthquake…

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

It would have certainly woke him up! Regards, Charlie

@derekloudon8731 3 күн бұрын

I did consider adding operational signals to my layout but I can’t afford to lose any more hair 🤯

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 күн бұрын

Never a truer word Derek. Regards, Charlie.

@IronHorseRailways 7 күн бұрын

The thing folks should consider with these, is yes they're expensive but, they're not just models - they are indeed fully working signals, just smaller! Speaking of signals.... How's your "other" little project going?😂 Lovely video Charlie, thanks for sharing!

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Craig. The other project is progressing well with a sequencer arriving on Tuesday. Regards Charlie

@IronHorseRailways 6 күн бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway hopefully there's a video coming about it🙂 cheers!