Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015

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Cupix the Azelf

Do real small guage models of the Talyllyn railway engines exist? Or are they community created?
Thomas + Bachmann = the True Thomas Experience.

Cheeky_ULP

Quote from: Azelf on November 06, 2011, 10:41:12 PM
Do real small guage models of the Talyllyn railway engines exist? Or are they community created?
Only kits exist, and the only compatible chassis for them are unreliable.

J70

Quote from: Sparks on November 07, 2011, 01:57:29 AM
Quote from: Azelf on November 06, 2011, 10:41:12 PM
Do real small guage models of the Talyllyn railway engines exist? Or are they community created?
Only kits exist, and the only compatible chassis for them are unreliable.

Depends on the chassis you stick under the kits to be honest (avoid the Ibertren and Early Bachmann 0-4-0s), although there are people out there who will happily build you bespoke locomotives in the scale.

Jack

on30gn15

Have a couple Big Haulers and the 4-6-0 annie.
A G scale Emily is on my wish list.
She'd probably get reworked  bit to look like something out of 1850s in USA.

And whoever did the calculus to get the drive on the HO one to do both the 8ft driver and the trailing axle is a better man than I!
When all esle fials, go run trains
Screw the Rivets, I'm building for Atmosphere!
later, Forrest

Cupix the Azelf

Quote from: on30gn15 on November 12, 2011, 09:20:32 PM
Have a couple Big Haulers and the 4-6-0 annie.
A G scale Emily is on my wish list.
She'd probably get reworked  bit to look like something out of 1850s in USA.

And whoever did the calculus to get the drive on the HO one to do both the 8ft driver and the trailing axle is a better man than I!

G Scale Emily is already coming soon as her coaches are already out for soom reason...
Thomas + Bachmann = the True Thomas Experience.

Calebtrain

My predictions for rolling stock:
Red Branchline coaches
Toad
CGI milk tank
CGI fuel tank.

   *shudders*
http://www.youtube.com/user/Calebtrain

I am always willing to help the best way I can. :)

BillingsRR

Quote from: Cupix the Azelf on November 28, 2011, 08:32:07 PM
Quote from: on30gn15 on November 12, 2011, 09:20:32 PM
Have a couple Big Haulers and the 4-6-0 annie.
A G scale Emily is on my wish list.
She'd probably get reworked  bit to look like something out of 1850s in USA.

And whoever did the calculus to get the drive on the HO one to do both the 8ft driver and the trailing axle is a better man than I!

G Scale Emily is already coming soon as her coaches are already out for soom reason...

Emily's coaches were released early, from what I have heard, to go with Bachmann's new Large Scale Lynn Locomotive.

Emily has also not been released, or officially announced, because they have had a few issues with her wheel. At least, this is what I have been told by a friend who is always in contact with the company.

Cupix the Azelf

Quote from: Calebtrain on November 28, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
My predictions for rolling stock:
Red Branchline coaches
Toad
CGI milk tank
CGI fuel tank.

   *shudders*

There he goes again!
~Bill
Thomas + Bachmann = the True Thomas Experience.

AJWPRODUCTIONS

#128
Quote from: Churchill8F on November 07, 2011, 01:08:11 PM
Quote from: Sparks on November 07, 2011, 01:57:29 AM
Quote from: Azelf on November 06, 2011, 10:41:12 PM
Do real small guage models of the Talyllyn railway engines exist? Or are they community created?
Only kits exist, and the only compatible chassis for them are unreliable.

Depends on the chassis you stick under the kits to be honest (avoid the Ibertren and Early Bachmann 0-4-0s), although there are people out there who will happily build you bespoke locomotives in the scale.

Jack
Can you tell me who please, this would really help me to know :).

Calebtrain

Quote from: Calebtrain on November 28, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
My predictions for rolling stock:
Red Branchline coaches
Toad
CGI milk tank
CGI fuel tank.

   *shudders*
Actually that post, the shudders part, was a joke. I guess I forgot to put the just kidding part in. Sorry that you got the wrong message.  :)
http://www.youtube.com/user/Calebtrain

I am always willing to help the best way I can. :)

thomasfreak5

i would love to see edward in G more than emily honestly. this prob. wont happen but i know we would all love to have a G duck! but i see only the steam team going in G right now. i think my top 5 engines i would buy in a heart beat are

1: Edward
2: Henry
3: Gordon
4: Toby
5: Mavis
" You never see my paint dirty "
                                          - James

on30gn15

#131
Quote from: Jamesis5 on November 28, 2011, 09:09:37 PM
Emily has also not been released, or officially announced, because they have had a few issues with her wheel. At least, this is what I have been told by a friend who is always in contact with the company.
Expect that would be the driving wheel, which would be huge in G.

Edit:
Just went and checked driver diameter on HO Emily (which is getting kitbashed into an On30 thing) and it is roughly 35mm.

So, just for fun, let's play with some number relationships to maybe get a ballpark idea:

For a set scale there will be some relationship between driver diameter and track gauge if both are modeled at same ratio.  

a. HO scale with track gauge of 16.5mm makes for a driver of 35mm
b. G scale, which can be one of several scales, with track gauge of 45mm would make for a driver diameter of maybe ...?
c.
(35mm driver) / (16.5mm track gauge) = (X mm driver) / (45mm track gauge)
2.12121212 ... = (X mm driver) / (45mm track gauge)
winding up with
2.21 x 45 = probably near a 95mm diameter driver
95/25.4 = roughly 3 and 3/4 inch diameter

That driver wheel is probably going to be in the neighborhood of as big around as top of 1 quart, a.k.a. 2 pint, (916ml) can of paint; or a 29oz (822g) can of sliced peaches.
When all esle fials, go run trains
Screw the Rivets, I'm building for Atmosphere!
later, Forrest

Cupix the Azelf

Quote from: Calebtrain on November 29, 2011, 08:01:17 AM
Quote from: Calebtrain on November 28, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
My predictions for rolling stock:
Red Branchline coaches
Toad
CGI milk tank
CGI fuel tank.

   *shudders*
Actually that post, the shudders part, was a joke. I guess I forgot to put the just kidding part in. Sorry that you got the wrong message.  :)

I see, some defect, no doubt.
Thomas + Bachmann = the True Thomas Experience.

Calebtrain

Quote from: Cupix the Azelf on December 27, 2011, 07:56:14 AM
Quote from: Calebtrain on November 29, 2011, 08:01:17 AM
Quote from: Calebtrain on November 28, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
My predictions for rolling stock:
Red Branchline coaches
Toad
CGI milk tank
CGI fuel tank.

   *shudders*
Actually that post, the shudders part, was a joke. I guess I forgot to put the just kidding part in. Sorry that you got the wrong message.  :)
It really was a mistake! I am glad we see eye to eye. In the predictions thread, I do not try to get people angry, or upset, I just think I express my feelings to strongly. Sorry.  :-[ :(

I see, some defect, no doubt.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Calebtrain

I am always willing to help the best way I can. :)

thomasfreak5

my HO predictions are

engines
Duck
Oliver

R/S
Toad
Red coaches

vehicles:
Trevor

and for G

engines:

Emily ( kind of obvious due to her coaches lol :P)
toby

R/S
brakevan

and thats my predictions,

heres my wishlist!

HO

diesel 10
lady


and G

diesel
edward ;D
" You never see my paint dirty "
                                          - James