LAYOUT WIRING for DC and DCC and all gauges at Chadwick Model Railway

LAYOUT WIRING for DC and DCC and all gauges at Chadwick Model Railway | 175.

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Model railway layout wiring can be a confusing task, but an essential one that we all need to undertake whether we model DC, DCC and all gauges. With various cable sizes available, along with different descriptions and power ratings, choice can be difficult. Here's some guidance from Chadwick Model Railway.
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@MrAsBBB Жыл бұрын

You are the first person I have seen in our Train world giving HSE stuff. I know in my industry of Oil and Gas its the only thing in the world but if you save one person then you have done your job. So well done mate. What it does mean we can can get on with the other stuff whilst safe….. All the best❤

@bryan_lane Жыл бұрын

I worked in the rail industry and safety is paramount there as well, so yes great to see the matter taken seriously by Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@rickbear7249 Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, I once had to contact a quite well-known and respected KZfaq model railway personage (NOT our Charlie), as he had made a video suggesting we use Wire Wool to create realistic looking trees and foliage. As I'm sure you're aware, Wire Wool that's been inappropriately used, is responsible for more workshop fires than just about anything else. Wire Wool can spontaneously combust!!! So, Charlie's and your comments are absolutely important. Thank you both. Merry [and safe] Christmas, Rick

@RachaelDavisMusic 6 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! I’ve been looking for a website like Railway Scenics for SO long!! Thank you so much!! This is amazing!! Game changer…

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Rachel, I’m so pleased that you find the website useful. Regards Charlie

@BeardClipper 9 ай бұрын

How this video doesn't have a million views I have no idea - it is without a doubt the best Layout Wiring video on KZfaq. I re-watch it regularly and have taken most of the suggestions and ordered in the items to help me. Thanks Charlie - you are a diamond and a gold mine

@ChadwickModelRailway 9 ай бұрын

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

@Andries1963 Жыл бұрын

You have surpassed yourself with this video Charlie ! , I always watch your videos with anticipation because there are always parts and bits I can take away and use in my building of my own layout but this video is one of those rare videos that you just want to keep forever - it is jammed packed with useful tips , it’s brilliant and answers so many questions even ones I hadn’t thought of lol. Thank you Charlie and Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your family, all the best 👍😊

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so, Andy. Have a great Christmas, regards, Charlie

@rickbear7249 Жыл бұрын

Seasons Greetings, Charlie. I always love your well-paced videos. Such a welcoming style you have. And I've learnt so much from you. You're a great friend and a fantastic educator to us here on KZfaq. Wishing you, and everyone on your channel, a very Merry Christmas. - Rick

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rick, for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie

@acftus Жыл бұрын

Another simple and instructive video Charlie. Always a good watch.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@alsmith5604 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video Charlie. I have actually just started planning a long awaiting layout, so this has given me a few things to consider!! All good stuff!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful Al. Regards, Charlie.

@jeffjones6107 Жыл бұрын

Another great and informative video. Always been dubious on wiring up but that has given me confidence to give it a go. Seasons greetings to you and your family Charlie 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s most kind Jeff, and a happy Christmas, to you and yours. Regards, Charlie

@Tez_Thorn1405 Жыл бұрын

Always love learning new things from watching your videos Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@gerritsen998 Жыл бұрын

Cracking video, came at the right time, I'm in the process of getting my boards together, have just purchased the cabling, so will give this a go soon. Thanks Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s great news Jord. I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Regards Charlie

@paulsharman Жыл бұрын

+ lots of thumbs-up for Mr Lane. I use him exclusively for cable etc.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

A good tip Paul. Regards Charlie

@DartsideScenics Жыл бұрын

I’m just delving into DCC so this is perfect timing. Thank you Charlie for a very informative video.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found the video useful mate. Regards Charlie

@thelibrarian46 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very informative presentation. You are able to break down each step in an easy to follow manner.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Not really Alan. Can you not pause the video on the particular points of interest? Regards Charlie

@leestoddart7014 Жыл бұрын

Interesting back to basics teaching today - thanks Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee, and for the tip-off too. Regards Charlie

@quarrycentral3038 Ай бұрын

Oh the fire drill memory come flooding back, but so much needed. Great video thank you

@ChadwickModelRailway Ай бұрын

It’s great to have you on board quarry Central. Regards, Charlie.

@paulredshaw6301 4 ай бұрын

Excellent and a man who knows how to solder properly!!

@ChadwickModelRailway 4 ай бұрын

That hasn’t always been the case Paul. Regards Charlie.

@stephenlane743 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the mention and recommendation Charlie. There will be a link in our weekly newsletter next week to this video. Great video as usual with everything explained in an easy to understand language.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found the content interesting Stephen. I like many others, find your website most helpful. Regards, Charlie

@gregoryhale2202 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, what an interesting video, especially for anyone starting a layout. You have explained in very simple terms how to wire a layout which was easy to understand. Thanks for all your wonderful videos during 2022, now may I take this opportunity to wish you and your good wife a very Merry Christmas and a great 2023. Cheers Greg

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, I do hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. Regards, Charlie

@glenatkin4972 Жыл бұрын

Great video and great timing I’m about to start wiring my layout after many years in the planning. Watching your videos have helped me no end . I’ll be eternally grateful to you . I keep going back and watch old ones . Like you say many times “what could go wrong “😂 Cheers Glen

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen, I’m so pleased that you found the video both interesting and useful. Regards, Charlie

@janarthanamsubramaniam Жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher Charlie. My eyes lit up and my understanding of wiring has grown. Belated Christmas greetings and wishing you a happy new year ❤

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you find the videos. Interesting JS. Regards Charlie

@alexmorgan2296 Жыл бұрын

So helpful - as always. Thank you and Compliments of the Season.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex , and the same to you and yours mate. Regards, Charlie

@railwayjade Жыл бұрын

Love the safety talk - we easily look over it in the model world

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jade, yes it is something that we should all focus upon. Regards Charlie

@johnodonoghue7381 Жыл бұрын

Chas you get more inspirational every show , great vid and educational

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@martinworrall5888 Жыл бұрын

Well done Charlie, I followed that vlog with no trouble 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s great news, Martin. Regards, Charlie.

@davidberlanny3308 Жыл бұрын

Great video, of use to all modellers. Very well explained at each step. Well done!! Good luck from Spain!!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@elricbell4662 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. I’ve been gathering bits to change my n gauge layout from DC to DCC so I can enjoy my Pendolino properly, and this has helped me understand bus wiring better than any other book, website or video I’ve seen . Keep up the great work and I’m looking forwards to more videos from you in 2023!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@demobbed688 Жыл бұрын

Charlie, you used the word 'gash', brilliant.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Always a sailor! Regards Charlie

@tonyslight826 10 ай бұрын

I'm watching this again Charlie as I am doing a complete rebuild of my layout, boards as well, and will be following your guide step by step O dear .thanks Charlie again.

@ChadwickModelRailway 10 ай бұрын

You’re most welcome Tony, and good luck with your project. Regards, Charlie

@LewisLocos Жыл бұрын

Thank you charlie. I found this video very helpful. It's the first video that ive watched that actually tells you about the wire and even suggestions on where to purchase it. Very helpful and will be using this video as a guide. 😄

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lewis, I’m so pleased that you found it iInteresting and useful. Regards Charlie

@davidsheriff8989 Жыл бұрын

you are a real live wire Charlie, excellent as usual....

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@mysticrailroad Жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration and info Charlie. You got my wheels turning, thank you. :)

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks MR., I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate. Regards, Charles

@BeardClipper Жыл бұрын

This was SUCH a timely and well presented video.. thank you SO much for putting this up mate.. I've picked up those DCC concepts tools and bus clips, and also the other wire strippers, and am aiming on starting my new layout early next year so yeah! Great timing! The thing I'm most nervous of is the soldering and so seeing you do this so calmly and clearly has given me no end of confidence.... thanks again :) you're a star!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a heartwarming comment BC. Regards Charlie

@adrianarnold8554 Жыл бұрын

Great educational video, Charlie. Its style reminded me of the old OU programming the BBC used to show during its programming down time. I think I’ll be referring back to this when I come to doing a layout in the future as I don’t recall seeing many, if any, videos on here looking at the subject.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@atlanticspeakersbureau Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Just started wiring and you were most helpful..

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@henrikdagil3684 Жыл бұрын

Once again its, welcome to Chadwick Model Railway im Charlie, time 😁 love these videos where all the technical stuff comes up

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

At least it wasn’t too technical this time mate. Regards, Charlie

@stevebluesbury6206 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie. Great video. Covers all the mistakes I just made while wiring up my storage yards. If only I’d waited. 😂 Keep up the good work.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Every day is a school day, Steve, for all of us! Regards, Charlie

@stephenrushmer833 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another entertaining and informative video. I’d never really considered the safety aspect of the hobby so thanks, I’ve been out and got an extinguisher and positioned it next to the exit.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Well done, Stephen, and hopefully, you will never need it. Regards, Charlie

@AsterixTheScot Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thank you so much for this really quite excellent video. A superb overview and demonstration.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David, and hopefully you become a subscriber. Regards Charlie

@PaulSmith-fl3sk 4 ай бұрын

Hi Charlie, thanks for the advice on DCC wiring & RailwayScenics. Electronics has always put the fear of god into me but I followed your video & have successfully wired up my layout with no dramas. Cheers again from down under.

@ChadwickModelRailway 4 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, that's great news. Good luck with your prolect. Regards Charlie

@JohnSmith-bz7yd Жыл бұрын

always a fantastic video to hand ! thank you Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, you’re too kind mate. Regards Charlie

@onnomulder9775 Жыл бұрын

A very usefull and explained video Charlie!!! Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers Onno.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Every day is a school day Onno. Regards, Charlie

@paulmacey9084 Жыл бұрын

thank you that really help a lot as a new model railway person great video thank you Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@michaelimpey1407 Жыл бұрын

Charlie, what a great educational video. Even though you think you have the electrical side down pat, it is always great to have a refresher, as you forget things - a side effect of white hair, I am assuming. The tools and techniques you showed were brilliant. Anything to make the job easier. Thank you for sharing your tips. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a heartwarming comment Michael. Stay safe, Regards Charlie

@kevinmartin1065 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, great tutorial clear an precise as always, thank you for taking a couple of minutes of your time to say hello at Warley, it was a pleasure to meet you face to face, keep the video coming there always a joy to watch.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, that’s very kind of you to say so mate. Have a great Christmas, regards, Charlie

@durhamranger988 Жыл бұрын

Excellent informative video Charlie with lots of good tips. I look forward to seeing how to wire point motors and frogs.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it David.

@ANDYM-xt7xo Жыл бұрын

Well Charlie, having been following the channel for some time now you've finally tipped me over the edge !! This week I have jumped back into the hobby here at home which has been left mothballed up in the loft for the past 25 years ( Life happened children etc ) but now this week my good lady has er given permission for a small end to end in the conservatory which will get me going for a while whilst starting to encourage my now departed children to come home and sort out there stuff. Keep up the good work looking forward to more encouragements from your obvious mass of experience. Happy Christmas. ANDY M.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s great news, Andy. I wish you well with your new project, regards, Charlie

@howardavins1107 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie Well done again. Always enlightening. Little changes and adaptations to enhance things that Are already quite clever. Always learn something every time. Many thanks. Have a great Xmas and stay safe.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@garymorgan9977 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, I’m just looking into DCC option so watching this video has been a great aid to me. Thank you for such clarity and good advise. Hopefully have more time soon to catch up on the other videos you have made. Merry Christmas to you and the family.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the channel. I do hope you and your family have a great Christmas, regards, Charlie

@kevingreen6924 Жыл бұрын

i really enjoyed that. I enjoy watching people enjoying what they're doing. I'm sure you'll disagree, and now what they're doing. Great stuff.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s a very heartwarming thing to say Kevin. Stay safe, regards, Charlie

@paull2613 Жыл бұрын

I've Got to Hand it to you, Charlie. I'm Sixty years into Model Trains and in what we'd call Model Railwaying on and off since 1979, and your the first person to explain simply, "How To", and for me to fully understand. Thank you, Since 2019 our son encouraged me to "Go for it" and convert our garage to a railway room. To help me and for the grandchildren to enjoy with me. I've been struggling Running trains, as I slowly form a track design that I like and slowly build a railway. Your hints tips will prove invaluable, I'm so grateful Thank you.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Paul for such a heartwarming comment. Good luck with your project, regards Charlie

@ElsleighVillageModelRailway Ай бұрын

I've been out of the loop of the whole model railway thing for a whil, just getting back into it once again but even as a DC lass myself (I do enjoy my isolated track sections and DPDT switches) I always feel like theres something to learn from watching wiring videos and this was no exception! On the off chance the DCC bug ever hits me, the DCC concepts power bus tags in combination with the strippers is certainly something that catches my eye as a neat solution. It's always good to see you Charlie, and I look forward to seeing you in your latest videos! Many Regards, Seraphina

@ChadwickModelRailway Ай бұрын

Many thanks, EV MR . So pleased that you enjoy the channel. Regards, Charlie.

@ronnyskaar3737 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the soldering crash cource. Merry Christmas at Chadwick.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Sorry Ronny, it wash a bit quick to take in. Regards Charlie

@ronnyskaar3737 Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway No. It was just fine. Great! In fact it came in the right time for me. I was not sure if I should tin both ends. Now I know.

@martyn6792 Жыл бұрын

Another interesting video Charlie and great safety advice

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@davidparry1968 Жыл бұрын

A cracking investment of my time. Were I ever to consider resurrecting the desire to build a layout, this is made me understand you don’t need to be ex-bomb squad to understand how to wire a layout. The H & S at the beginning was absolutely spot-on, and overlooked by many. Another brilliant video Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@davidmathie9512 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Charlie .Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Many thanks for a lot of interesting videos through 2022 . Looking forward to 2023.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Many thanks David, for such a heartwarming comment. I do hope that you and yours, have a wonderful Christmas. Regards, Charlie

@nicholaskeep1605 Жыл бұрын

Charlie! Brilliant! I’ve only got 1 and a half minutes into this video and, as @MrAsBBB has mentioned, a whole hearted thank you for mentioning health and safety! I too have a fire extinguisher by the door of my cabin/office/(planned) train-room which halos has a full circuit breaker and RCD… also, being ex-RN and having previously worked in oils & gas exploration (a looong time ago now), one appreciates and realises how important this is. Also, I have been finding your videos invaluable and enjoyable in helping me build a great hobby as I approach retirement. I’ve been a bit of a techy for the last 25+ years, after 17 years at sea. So gone straight into DCC, but still at the planning and information gathering stage, so your experience and method of explaining works for me. Keep going matey!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming comment Nicholas. I’m so grateful to have folks like yourself on board. Have a great Christmas, regards, Charlie

@PaulinesPastimes Жыл бұрын

Informative video as always. Those DCC Concepts tag strips are actually just that, Terminal Tag Strips that can be bought cheaply from any electronics wholesaler and they come is several sizes. Now that you have made me aware of this use for them, I am definitely going to get some to help me sort out my wiring. Excellent! 😊

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pauline, I never realised their popularity. Regards, Charlie

@HighOakJunction Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie for another good and informative video on wiring.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome HOJ. Regards Charlie

@roystudds1944 Жыл бұрын

I so wish You had made this video a few years ago, when I was resurrecting my 50 year old layout. I had no idea about bus wires or even what they meant, although since watching various KZfaq videos I had heard of them. Apart from anything else, I now understand why some of my older locomotives slow down when 12 feet away from the power input! (I thought it was only because of old track use). Now I understand what a bus wire is, and I have to replace a couple of curves at the far end of the layout, I can incorporate a bus wire to that piece of track ahead of creating a proper bus wire around the layout later. This has been one of the best videos I have seen for a long time, and all of yours are good Charlie. Can’t thank you enough. Roy.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for such a heartwarming comment Roy. Regards, Charlie

@wally1022 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial Charlie 👍.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Wally, regards, Charlie

@1701_FyldeFlyer Жыл бұрын

Some nice tips there, Charlie which I'll look to incorporate into my wiring!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@peterfarrington3702 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, I wish I had seen this video 2 years ago when I was wiring my layout. I have been told that I went over the top with my track bus cabling, I used 6mm cable with a dropper from every piece of track, but with a track run of about 200ft I don't get any voltage drop or signal loss so I think my choice has proved it's point, the cable I had spare in my garage from my contracting days. The DCC Concepts wire strippers are similar to the type I have been using for about 20 years now, they will strip any wire size from telephone to 6mm without having to waste time adjusting the cutting throat like with some expensive units. The connectors are a great unit but I found out about them when I was about 3/4 of the way round my garden section soldering the droppers to the bus wires so I just carried on. Another excellent video which also covered some of the safety requirements when we are working on our layouts.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a bit of overengineering Peter, it’s not such a bad thing. Regards, Charlie

@SantaFeBob Жыл бұрын

Great demonstration. Thank you for sharing.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@greatnorthernrailwaytother4711 Жыл бұрын

Well done for the safety talk Charlie. I have just realised the wire strippers I bought several years ago have that same insulation “stretching” capability, amazing, oh well it will make future wiring much easier. I may even go back and tidy up some of my existing wiring. 😊 Cheers and have a Safe and Merry Christmas, Peter.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@chromebluewing Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, another informative and useful video. Thanks

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks CBW, regards Charlie

@marklittlejohn1457 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips and video Charlie thankyou

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, regards, Charlie

@simondawson4270 Жыл бұрын

Although I've no desire to build a,model railway I do enjoy your channel and find it very informative.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@MittenPrint 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your expertise. I had no clue how to wire a small train table, or probably anything else tbh 😂 I understand everything in this demonstration because you explain it so well. Now I am not so scared by the task anymore 🥳

@ChadwickModelRailway 3 ай бұрын

That’s great news MP. Good luck with your project. Regards Charlie.

@mnjcox Жыл бұрын

Loving your channel. As a newcomer at the age of 58 (having sold my prized layout for £100 in 1979!) I have found your videos enjoyable, informative and fun. Love your style. Starting to understand points and wiring and electronics/automation. Decisions to make soon. Happy New Year!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to the hobby Mark, it’s great to have you onboard. Best wishes for 2023, regards Charlie

@harrisonaard1 2 ай бұрын

Well done sir. Very simple instructions that surely shan't confuddle the beginner. I'll surely be back...

@ChadwickModelRailway 2 ай бұрын

That’s great news, Harrison, hopefully you’re a subscriber. Regards, Charlie.

@peetywondr3256 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Charlie, you always present a concise and knowledgeable session. I'm at this stage of my layout (lower level and Helix) right now and have followed all your suggestions. I'm DC (for now) and am dropping feeders every 2.5 feet on the main and every quarter turn on my helix ( 48" diameter ). I'm also wiring in "track sensors" at that same interval for loco "location" indication. Stay well . . .

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome mate, and good luck with your construction. Regards, Charlie

@ianbarker8103 Жыл бұрын

Charlie thank you so much for the youtube channel you do i have now started modeling 009

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s great news, Ian, and good luck with your project. Regards, Charlie

@johnland7318 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tips Charlie, the bootlace ferrule idea, is a game changer. After cruising Amazon's pages, I splashed out on a wire crimping set plus a pack of plain bootlace ferrules without the coloured cuffs. The plain ones are perfect to tidy up the strands while wiring up a 240 volt plug . The better wire strippers next!!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

A sound investment John. Regards Charlie

@wayneaskey 5 ай бұрын

A really helpful demonstration on how to wire for DCC, my layout plan is almost complete, and having never setup a DCC layout before this video I’m sure will prove invaluable. At least when I start wiring, I will not be completely in the dark. Thanks Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Wayne. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie

@pierremartini2229 Жыл бұрын

Really excellent video. So clearly explained and demonstrated.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@lesliegprice6652 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and happy New year's wishes to you Charlie , enjoyed all your content thanks for sharing , hope to see more of the layout especially the TMD area in 2023 All the best 🌈❄️🎅⛄👍

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Leslie, it’s great to have you onboard. Have a great Christmas. Regards Charlie

@FourT4Photography Ай бұрын

Just to thank you for making it really clear what I need to do to wire my layout for DCC, and those wiring tags are a revelation. Now if only I'd set up my baseboards so I didn't have to get underneath to wire the droppers to the tags!

@ChadwickModelRailway Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful 4t4. Regards Charlie

@stevenbarnett2497 Жыл бұрын

Those connectors are brilliant and since watching a video of yours i have been using them on my dc anolog layout and highly recommend them I’ve even split them in half red n black they work better than any other connector I’ve tried. thanks Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven, they really are a gem. Regards, Charlie

@mels1811 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mels, regards Charlie

@johnkelly8104 Жыл бұрын

Great instruction Charlie. Like the connectors will have to give them a try. 🤓

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are quite useful John, especially if you’re starting out from new. Regards Charlie

@johnkelly8104 Жыл бұрын

That’s me starting on a new DC layout. Don’t know how you make the time to make all your videos but they are really informative and for novices like me a lifesaver. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to your future vids. Cheers Charlie have a great Christmas.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so John. Have a great Christmas mate, regards, Charlie

@OxleyCentral Жыл бұрын

Extremely useful - thanks as I am about to start track laying next week and then the wiring

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it. Useful OC. Regards, Charlie

@OxleyCentral Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway thanks Charlie. I'm really finding a lot of your videos really useful and answering a lot of questions I had in the back of my mind. 👍

@bryan_lane Жыл бұрын

Those stripping tools from DCC Concepts really are excellent, I got one just before I started to build Pevenbourne and have used them to install the Track and Accessory buses so far on Phase 1 of the build along with the little connector boards you demonstrated. And I shall continue to use them throughout the build. I also install my droppers in exactly the same way as you do having learnt the single hole through the board method from you a couple of years ago. Incidentally, thought I’d share a little tip that I use when I solder the bus wire to the tag:- After you’ve stripped the bus wire, passed it through the tag and soldered it, while the joint is still hot, it’s possible to gently push the insulation from both sides of the tag so that it closes right up to the metal of the tag so you don’t have a gap in the insulation. It works for me and I do it on all the tags. Take care Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Great point Bryan, regards Charlie

@wayneaskey 4 ай бұрын

Great video Charlie, following your instruction, I have just laid my first two pieces of track (the first board only has two pieces), droppers to each piece, all wired with a bus, as shown and tied neatly. Thanks.

@ChadwickModelRailway 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne, so pleased that you find the channel useful. Regards Charlie

@stephenedwards5254 11 ай бұрын

Hi Charlie. This video as clearly show me how to wire up my tracks on my layout

@ChadwickModelRailway 11 ай бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it useful Stephen. Regards, Charlie

@peterboyes1113 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. A fantastic and very helpful video.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Peter. Regards Charlie

@davidwatson5014 Жыл бұрын

Well done Charlie. ive recently moved up to O gauge after two seperate 00 gauge layouts over the past few years which i have never enjoyed because i never seemed to get it right especially with the electrics... This time im taking it step by step, one thing at a time, your tips on wiring a simple dc layout in a safe manner are great especially the use of DCC Concepts wire strippers and soldering up bus wiring and droppers... keep it up, your layout is getting better.. again Thanks!!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful David. Regards, Charlie

@markfleming1605 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, which is very informative.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@johnkelly8104 Жыл бұрын

Happy Christmas Charlie. Hope you have a great New Year. I really appreciated all your hard work in your videos. You have encouraged me to keep working on my own layout too. Cheers!!!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, that’s most kind. Have a great Christmas and an enjoyable 2023. Regards Charlie

@user-pe8mh7kx7g 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, very informative and some good recommendations.

@ChadwickModelRailway 10 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome mate. Regards, Charlie

@terrycharleslewis7565 Жыл бұрын

Hey Charlie great amount of really useful info, I just wish I learnt all this before I started my layout. My wiring's a right mess in comparison! Take care now, regards Terry.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

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

@mikepoindexter9849 6 ай бұрын

Hello, Chadwick, from across the pond. My name is Mike I just stumbled across your videos. Very informative. I am very new to model railroading. Two months to be exact. I am retired now. I was a carman for a major freight railroad for 30 years. I retired in 2021. It was just a job. I was never interested in the railroad. But two months ago I came across my old Tyco train set I got back in 1960's when I was a child and thought something needs to be done with this before it is just thrown out after I am gone. I got it out and repaired the two locomotives that come with it. Since I enjoy fixing things, I have purchased over 60 locomotives needing repair in the past two months off of Ebay. Mostly vintage Tyco/Mantua F9/F7 diesels. So, I have the bug. A familiar story I'm sure. Now I am planning a HO scale layout and your videos, and those of others, have been very helpful. Thanks

@ChadwickModelRailway 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, It’s comments, such as yours that make the whole thing worthwhile. Good luck with your project, Regards, Charlie

@timsully8958 Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie! Fantastic little tutorial mate 😉 I have made good use of those block connectors on my portable garden test track set up, and they work superbly! I also made use of HiFi male/female sockets which plug in nicely on the simple two-track sections on my ‘back straight’ furthest from the power source! As you suggest, running a bus and dropper wire system really helps maintain even running with DC and can’t recommend it enough 🤓 I also made use of a pair of SCART leads to connect my power box to the main board, which enables me to run DC in sections. Because of the simplicity of the connector systems, it means I am able to fix the 6 separate components of my set-up, including the legs and tables they sit on, and then make all the electrical connections secure within about half an hour 😎 By the way, as someone working in a safety critical environment, I applaud your simple H&S advice. I have a mini extinguisher from a kitchen supplies ship inside the door of my shed ‘just in case’, not least because, as I am sure you well know, even the fumes from a small electrical fire can be life changing 😟 Oh, and thanks for drawing attention to that website. That is what you call decent customer service, which seems to be an evermore disappointingly rare characteristic these days 🙄 Cheers mate, look forward to the next one, have a great weekend 👍🍀🍻

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming comment Tim. I’m so grateful to have you on board, with such enlightening comments. Regards, Charlie

@iansngauge Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, long time watcher, first time commenter here! Great video as always! You're content has really helped me as I've made my way back into the hobby after a 35 year break! Soldering under the layout frightens the life out of me, so I started using those Suitcase connectors, but have since moved onto using things called Lever Nut connectors! You can get them from Amazon / Screwfix and they handle differing wire sizes and come in sizes with different numbers of ports, so you can take multiple droppers from the same connector! Keep up the good work! All the best, Ian.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, I think the connectors you’re talking about are called Wago connectors. I shall be getting some next week and checking them out. Regards Charlie

@iansngauge Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway - Ah, okay, I buy the unbranded ones to save a bit of cash! 😀

@1tonyboat Жыл бұрын

Another great video Charlie,, like you i invest in the right tool for the job, my oldest son came round the other day with a broken hover cable and out came the railway electrical box with all the tools in , .... Wow dad a tool for every job .....my reply was thanks to Charlie ,( i had to explain who you are ) ,Have a great Christmas 👍👍

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say to Anthony. Dad’s know best! Regards, Charlie

@tonyrobinson362 Ай бұрын

Thankyou so so much you made it look easy unlike everyone else on youtube, I'm just building end to end 6ft x 18 inch depot layout, Looks like I just wire up every road and screw into connector underneath, Then wire my NCE cab into same thankyou.

@ChadwickModelRailway Ай бұрын

Sounds straightforward, Tony. Good luck, regards Charlie.

@SteveS3667 Жыл бұрын

Great timing Charlie :) just dumped my Parsons Heath layout, room needed decorating anyway but glad there's an alternative to connecting droppers to the bus wire. I hated those clips and I found them problematic as with those soldered rail connectors so will give those clips from DCC concept a try. Memories of the Great Eastern in N gauge is being started at Christmas on a 12 x 8 board set up so this video has been very handy... Thanks Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I’m so pleased that you found this video particularly useful. Regards, Charlie

@phillwhitehead8591 Жыл бұрын

Finally after watching several times I hope it’s sunk in so that I can now do the electrical part

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

I’m sure that you will crack it Phil. Regards Charlie

@andrewpalm2103 Жыл бұрын

Charlie, a great video! Those terminal strips you demonstrated used to be very common in old electronic items like radios and TVs before PCBs were invented. They were as common as dirt. They are still available at electronics distributors like Digi-Key as "3 position terminal lug strips." They seem to run about $0.80 US there. This might be a good backup source if DCC Concepts sells out their stock. Cheers from Wisconsin!

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, for that interesting observation. Regards, Charlie

@scottdyke7853 Жыл бұрын

Charlie, An absolute blinder!! I'm just about to spend a weekend on my back, hooking up my droppers to bus wires, Some great tips, I too have an aversion to those auto crimps. The terminal strips you illustrated for joining the droppers to the bus wires are an absolute gem. I like to solder the droppers to the ends of my tracks, thus I get two droppers onto one bus wire join -saves a bit of time. Thank you for the video, so much useful information. A final thought, you can't be too OCD on wiring, if it's a rats nest and you've got a problem, you haven't got a hope in hell.

@ChadwickModelRailway Жыл бұрын

Great comment Scott. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie