HO Bachmann James set.

[rains train]

I need some reviews on the Bachmann James HO scale train set, as I just ordered one off an auction site for 54$, brand new of course. This is my first Thomas set, and I plan to make a small 4' by 8' layout(like the Bach Man's ) to go with my normal layout. So, back on topic, reviews...?

Alex

[Billbarman]

This set is pretty good. It comes with some nice rolling stock and James the red engine as you know. The only problem with it is that my james that came with it stopped working. It started to run a bit jerky then just stopped I cleaned it nothing works. But other people ive ask didnt have this problem so yours will probably work fine. Good luck with the layout. 

[rains train]

Okay, thanks! Anyone have any pictures of their James?

Alex

[The Chaz Storm]

Here's mine:


And here's my James with a light installed:

[rains train]

Cool, thanks Chaz! So I guess the set comes with black roadbed then? I'm trying to use only grey roadbed with my soon-to-be Island of Sodor, as this is all they have at K-10's Model Trains.

Alex

[The Chaz Storm]

I don't own the set personally so I don't know.  Both James models I got were sold separately and did not come in a set. 

[rains train]

Oh, I see, anyways, thank you for the pictures.

Alex

[The Chaz Storm]

No problem buddy

[Guilford Guy]

 

Cool, thanks Chaz! So I guess the set comes with black roadbed then? I'm trying to use only grey roadbed with my soon-to-be Island of Sodor, as this is all they have at K-10's Model Trains.

Alex

What? No ballast?

[rains train]

Not on my Thomas layout. On my non-thomas layout, yes, there will be ballast.

Alex

[Diesel #261]

Well Corrie told me not to post any of his pics on here, But I do it anyway.  

Anyways here is his James.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z154/FrogPullingTeam/69.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z154/FrogPullingTeam/68.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z154/FrogPullingTeam/PC246102.jpg

[rains train]

Thanks Shawmut!!!

Alex

[Diesel #261]

Welcome.

[rains train]

So does anyone know when Edward is suppost to be released? I'm going to get him next, along with Mavis.

Alex

[Rail-Runner192]

I heard in March. But I dont no. You guys are lucky my james only runs backwards!! wierd.