Bachmann James ho scale update 2015

[Cheeky_ULP]

Sorry, the repainted James is not going to happen for a few years. We sent new artwork to our factory, but the factory sent us a two years' supply of James locomotives without using the new artwork.

Thanks for the insight and update! It's always nice to learn a bit what's going on behind the scenes. Interesting to learn that it almost did happen though.

[Metal]

Oh well, at least the other models still look great.  Personally I'd rather James be capable of pulling more than three trucks before having a repaint, but that's just my opinion.  Bill and Ben are still my favorite models!

I suggest using light oil on the axles of rolling stock, as well as cleaning your track and wheels. 

[Anthony P2]

at least we know the first item for 2017.....

[DoggySporty]

Oh well, at least the other models still look great.  Personally I'd rather James be capable of pulling more than three trucks before having a repaint, but that's just my opinion.  Bill and Ben are still my favorite models!

I suggest using light oil on the axles of rolling stock, as well as cleaning your track and wheels. 

James is still the only engine I've had a problem with, and I've had two models--I never bought a third one.  Maybe just my bad luck, though.  After a few months I've had some engines face the same problem but I think they just need lubrification.
One thing I've never had a problem with, with any engine including James, is having trains fall off the track, even though this seems to be a common claim around the net.  Probably just because people set up their track on uneven carpets though!

[Cheeky_ULP]

Thinking back to what InsideTrack said, I wonder how difficult it would be to show the factory the artwork that the large scale brake van is using, and apply it to the OO/HO brake van.


It would be one heck of an improvement, and rekindle interest in a product that a lot of people have forgotten about.

[JLK2707]

I just wonder why the factory ignored the plans for the new James model in HO scale....

[Anthony P2]

well it looks like the little blue buckeroo now has a modified electrical pick up system https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnkSZWshrUY

[JLK2707]

But you can still just repaint James yourself!:)

[Ken Clark]

Thinking back to what InsideTrack said, I wonder how difficult it would be to show the factory the artwork that the large scale brake van is using, and apply it to the OO/HO brake van.
[It would be one heck of an improvement, and rekindle interest in a product that a lot of people have forgotten about.

     Or you could go to Bachmann UK, and take a look at the OO scale brake vans they already offer  in there freight car line up.

   Ken Clark
     GWN

[Griffin (TheBlueSnowplow)]

I am honestly surprised that a LOT of the merchandising lines (looking at you too Bachmann!) didn't repaint Thomas and James in TAB livery...not a tough process and I am sure they would sell like crazy!

[thomasj219]

You have to understand these are electric trains not wooden or track master. And repaints aren't guarented to sell just because of the high price of the engines. It's a bit different from the other ranges.

[Cheeky_ULP]

Thinking back to what InsideTrack said, I wonder how difficult it would be to show the factory the artwork that the large scale brake van is using, and apply it to the OO/HO brake van.
[It would be one heck of an improvement, and rekindle interest in a product that a lot of people have forgotten about.

     Or you could go to Bachmann UK, and take a look at the OO scale brake vans they already offer  in there freight car line up.

   Ken Clark
     GWN

I have some, but it would be nice to have a Thomas themed version for the US market as well. Sadly not everyone knows about websites such as eHattons.

[Ken Clark]

      Just took a look at the Bachmann HO Thomas products, and they offer the brake van
   for the Thomas line.

   Ken Clark
     GWN

[Cheeky_ULP]

Yes I know, that's the one I'm referring to being repainted to look like the Large Scale version.

[GTPS2]

Sorry, the repainted James is not going to happen for a few years. We sent new artwork to our factory, but the factory sent us a two years' supply of James locomotives without using the new artwork.

So what you're saying is that We're not gonna see a photo of the updated James this year?