Update for HO Thomas, Percy and James

[Anthony P2]

How do I get into contact with Mr Harrington if I want to ask a few questions?

I don't feel safe giving out his email, plus i don't think Mr. Harrington would like me giving it out to people. sorry.

[Shawn]

That's all right.

But how did you get it in the first place?

[trainboy_4]

I almost started buying bachmann HO thomas today.
that was until I noticed Thomas, Percy & James do not have front coupler.
They are the 3 main ones.

Please update with front couplers and new faces then i will buy.   

[Anthony P2]

it might be a while be for they update them.     sorry

[Calebtrain]

The hook and loop couplers can be bought separately, and easily added to the front of the locomotive. If you don't have a spare Hornby Thomas face (most don't), you can mold one out of clay. Besides, the face technically is based on some promo art for the franchise. While I agree it is not a face I love, I think, from what it's based on, is decent. Think of it this way, not everyone smiles the same way each time, call this a variation.

[trainboy_4]

I'll probably just stick with the trackmaster version.   
I don't want another project.

[JD417]

I'll probably just stick with the trackmaster version.   
I don't want another project.

I hate to say it, but even the 2012 trackmaster models are better then some of bachmann's

and before anyone has a go at me, I know the major differences in companies and whatnot 

[thomasj219]

Then I don't understand what you mean. Better in terms of selection, quality? If you make a claim like that provide some details.

[StephOfTheEast]

By what possible measure? The TrackMaster models are poorly scaled leaving the majority of the engines too squat and too long, they make a horrific noise as they screech around the rails, they have incorrect wheel arrangements to allow for ridculously tight curves and they break down very quickly!

[thomasj219]

They are toys. Good for their purpose but not in the same league as the BACHMANN models. Do you think otherwise, if so why?

[thetanksofthomas]

I thought this thread was dead! ( no rhyming intended)s