The Everything Thomas Topic

[Armada Starscream]

I really like that while they released the CGI version of the Milk Tanker, they also still have the original Model Series version available as the Tidmouth Milk Tanker, so that way they have both versions on the market at the same time, allowing fans the option of the Model Series version, the CGI series version, or both. I hope they do the same with the 77039 Sodor Fuel Tanker: release the CGI series Fuel Tanker as a separate item while leaving the Sodor Fuel Tanker available as well.

[Zorran202]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaTANyGA-h4

Looking at the section with Sir Hayden's prototype models, only the red and green versions are made, but not a black one like the Talyllyn model. Is it because Sir Hayden never had a black coat of paint when working on the early days of the railway (and this is just a question from someone who has never ever visited the real-life railway in person and/or even seen much photos/videos to be able to grasp any details)?

[Kemptown Branch]

These announcements are all really good in my opinion!

I actually really like the RWS set and the 80th Anniversary vans, they all look really good! It's also cool to see that Thomas and the 3 wagons in the set all have exclusive features as well. The new Milk Tank was unexpected, but it's nice to see how it was differentiated from the Tidmouth Milk Tank with the black bands. Troublesome Truck 7 is also pretty cool!

I was not expecting the product tooling reveals at all, but it's cool to see that Bachmann are pretty far along with the Open Carriage and NG Gondolas!

As far as N Scale goes, I was pleasantly surprised to see that we're getting both LBSC Thomas and Origin James! I'm also excited that we finally got some Open Wagon recolors after 6 years, moreso for the Red Open Wagon, but the Scrap Co. Wagon is probably my favorite of the 3 logo versions.

It's also cool to see that Large Scale is getting LBSC Thomas as well!

Overall, I think this announcement set is really good, and it's nice to see how many of the products tie into the 80th Anniversary!

[TrainFan97]

I'll have to preorder that 80th Anniversary set as soon as it goes live. Same for the special vans, and I won't cancel them. I ended up having to cancel my preorders on the N Scale Emily set and Narrow Gauge Slate Wagon repaints just a week before they arrived in stock because I needed to save money after all I spent on Christmas. Saved a good $300 right there, but I should get those items eventually. The 80th Anniversary set is definitely the best set to have celebrated a milestone for the series. I still haven't gotten the Deluxe set with the ore loads. Instead of a Gold Thomas, we're getting a set full of exclusives, including a RWS-styled Thomas.

As for Troublesome Truck #7, no doubt they're just going to put a face on the Gray 12-Ton Van and call it a day.

In the February Trainworld stream, Doug Blaine will go over all the new announcements, and previously announced products, including those that haven't had samples yet. I'm just waiting for N Scale Diesel, Paxton, and the Express Coaches to finally have samples shown. I know Doug is going to show off the samples of the HO Scale Open Carriage and Narrow Gauge Gondolas. I hope that in a few months, we'll see Stanley and Salty in their packages. May not be until summer when Sir Handel and the DCC Sound-Fitted Thomas and Percy get shown in their packages. Stay tuned for the NMRA announcements this July.

[harrison05]

The reactions to the 80th anniversary set on twitter has been DISGUSTING people HATE this set idk why. Someone even said that it's the worst thing ever to come out of the Bachmann Thomas line, this why we can't have nice things.

[JLK2707]

Hopefully there will be more updates in February.

[TrainFan97]

Hopefully there will be more in February.

Not until July.

[TRAINSROCK!]

I checked the catalog last night and they've announced a lot of solid stuff. (I was hoping for new engines but the rolling stock really blew me away). the 80th anniversary vans are a special treat especially since this year is the 80th anniversary of the railway series. (I'm sort of leaning towards the van with the retro logo of the shows original logo wish it was still like that). troublesome truck 7 I was expecting. since they just released the 12 ton vans. (I bought the grey one and the one with the christmas wreth). and I'm happy that sir handel is finished. and the gondolas for the narrow guage line I'm especially excited. (I wanted to buy 6 of the light grey ones one of the dark grey ones and just one of the oxie red). just to represent the ones for tayllan. (still aggravated about duncan canceled I'm sorry for bringing that up again I just was so excited for him I've just never felt disappointed for a bachmann item I was excited for). and the 80th anniversary set is especially nice. I'm also wondering since the set comes with the 12 ton van I'm hoping this means they'll do bradford. (and of course they got to do samson). I just always thought samson would be easy since he shares the same chassis with percy and both bill and ben. (though he might be a new tooling that's why I always wanted him but we'll just see).