My grandfather used to say "There is more than one way to skin a cat - but no way to do it so the cat will like it"

I must be the only one who loved the noise of trains rumbling along as a child. I always wanted it louder !

Charlie, if you think about it you have created a sound board similar to a violin. Irrespective of the methods used, the structure will amplify the sound. To deaden the sound I have used to good effect the sound deadening material from the automotive field. It was quite cheap and was glued to the underside of the board. Works really well.

So simple, Charlie - thank you! You've just taken the mystique out of ballasting. Great presenting style!

Just found your channel yesterday. Even as an American modeler these are great tips for modeling!

Thnanks, Charlie, for your clear and easy-looking ballasting, plus weathering the track. I shall follow your instructions on my new layout!

Brilliant vid Charlie. I love your sense of humour too.

Model Railroads. The magic of thinking small. Nice detail and speed.

The vacuum cleaner tip is legendary! Cheers Charlie..!

One of the best ballast techniques explained and demoed, so well detailed to appreciate the exact how!