Track Peco Code 100, Code 75, Bullhead, EM and P4 explained at Chadwick Model Railway | 66.

Which model railway track to choose. Here the differences are explained.

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[daves]

As a new subscriber to your channel i would like to give you a very big thumbs up. at the age of 55 im looking to build a layout for the first time since i was a lad. The search for information and advise lead me to your channel and now i cant turn you off, help and advise is clearly given and your layout work first class, keep it all up and i cant wait for the next upload.

[austfox]

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Your channel is informative, concise, enjoyable, and especially DECENT. A big thumbs up from me, 👍🏻

[nicolaiitchenko]

Brilliantly presented and explained. I have battled with "cookie cutter" flanges on wheels for many years and discovered that the PECO US standard code 83 rail works well. As I am in Australia, the costs are prohibitive in obtaining the specialized rail systems (points, crossovers etc.) when building a freelance industrial layout some 24 feet long by 16 feet.
For this reason I started building my own specialized items of track as required. This was easier that I ever thought possible, allowed in situ fitting of equipment, much MUCH closer fitting of points and diamonds along with curving sections allowing a very much smoother 'run' through of all stock in all directions on any rail at the slow speeds of an industrial park setting.
I have used code 83 for most of the open display section but where the rail is set in concrete pads, has been cobbled or is not visible, I use the old code 100 from previous layout projects.
I find that code 100 is fine and dandy until I tried to enter the competitions at rail way model shows. I then discovered an elitist cadre of judges who dominate so totally that code 100 meant a penalty against a layout which precluded it from the top spot every time. The "rivet counter brigade" rules supreme at competition level. The use of DC is also now frowned upon and not using 'sound' in layouts also penalizes one. After fifty plus years of getting my layouts to run quietly, I am now expecting a need for a dining car with fish and chip smells becoming a requirement.
Your explanation of the various codes, scale vs gauge and comparisons makes fro a great and educational introduction and I really appreciate having found your channel.
Subscribed and have hit the bell. Thank you

[vxrdrummer]

I love this channel. It's like having a full documentary every new episode that goes live! I learn lots from lots of different channels, but this is the one that gives the most indepth information and really thrashes out the miniscule details behind everything to do with the hobby, rather than just showing how to do things on a layout. Thank you very much.

[robmcmillan]

Thankyou for that great informative chat, very well explained .Rob

[chriscox]

Hi Charlie, a train set you put away at bedtime, a layout takes over the bedroom!!

[willsvintagevehicles]

You have really helped me build a model railway and con vert it from rubbish to amazing thanks

[paulsharples]

Hi Charlie
Having spent the last 18 years away for the hobby, to focus on family, “kids have now all grown up and left” which means I have lots more free time (& pennies) to revisit my loft space.
It was a major shock to learn about the world of DCC, and considering my locos were manufactured long before DCC was even a twinkle in the clever model manufacturers eyes. I needed to play catch-up before making a start on rebuild and replanning my old track. (Steel track in the bin)
Your videos have not only been very informative, “educationally speaking” with a splash of humour thrown in, but you have given me a real boast of enthusiasm for the hobby once more.
You have taken away the dark art feeling of where do I start, to looking forward to get back into the loft with a brew and iPad to crack on with a much clearer understanding of this hobbies many areas, the iPad is always to hand, for when I start to confuse myself - I will simply review one of your well put together step by step guides, which will get me back on track “ no pun intended”.
And yes I’m a DCC convert - I can tell the next couple of years are going to be an expensive, even though I have successfully managed to converted some of my old locos to DCC, there are new ones on my wish list.
Id like to finish by saying a big thank you and please keep making these great videos 👍👍👍
Paul S

[paulgalyet]

Improving and up grading my track has been on my mind again recently. Usefull info thanks Charlie.

[ModelTrainOutsider]

This was a fantastic examination and clarification of the track issues I hear so many UK/00 modelers reference in their videos. Nice job!

[pault]

Thanks for this explanation. I'm trying to help my son build his first layout as he is ready and is starting to be interested in scenery, different layouts and more complex track designs. This was really helpful as much of the HO model railway world can be complex and assumes a certain level of existing knowledge. 👍

[MarkBreugelmans]

Been following this channel for quite a while now ... like the good and simply explained info. Especially this one, really good to know where we are with all the sizes and codes when it comes to tracks. Looking forward to see more progress on your Chadwick layout.

[michaelthurgar]

Thank you. A relatively simple explanation of what is a relly confusing subject.

[daveewing]

I very much enjoyed this session, but i watch all that pops up on u tube. Thanks for all the work that you put into the program. My layout is getting better just by trying what you teach me Thank you.

[andyc]

Hi charlie thanks for the great explanation on the track ive just built my 1st model railway since 1980 using mostly old code 100 took up from the original by my late father in the mid 1980s

[guzzi]

I just found you and this piece on track is exactly what I needed to see! many thanks

[paulhorner]

Thanks for this, v clear and not even obvious on Peco own website!!

[Tonyd]

Thank you Charlie. Very helpful and informative, you really do have a knack of making everything interesting. Keep up the good work, I really look forward to your videos.

[johnbryson]

Well done Charlie, I needed £300 pounds worth of track for my new layout and you have just helped me make up my mind which ones to purchase, It was for me a bit worrying in case I spent it on the wrong ones, I now feel I have bought the right type for me, thanks again .

[wontufree]

Just started again after a 40 year break, we are using a Peco set track kit and having lots of fun wizzing round the oval. This was very helpful thanks. Probably will stick to set track for a bit, the flexible track looks tricky and stressful. Got to build a base boat next; um....