That would be cool. The question is, is there an existing tool that matches the size and design of Bachmann's existing Express Coaches or will they have to do an original tooling.

The ones I'm excited for are the open carriage, the China Clay Wagon, Troublesome Truck #7 and the Flatbed with Diesel Fuel Drums. May also get the retro logo van and some new Tar Tankers (Which I'll convert one of them into a generic black tanker.) Now that I know that the China Clay Wagon is gonna look like in the books, I converted this custom red S.C.C. wagon into a generic black truck. And I will make a new version of a custom green China Clay Wagon so that the text will match the official red one.

Did you check the order parts section on the website?

Releasing a platform pack is a great idea. Maybe the platforms could use the same tooling as the ones that came with the Knapford Station kit, but retool it so that they won't have the poles for the pillars.

Is there a link to ordering the Kato happy face for Thomas? I can't seem to find it.

I actually have removed the faces of duplicates of the Troublesome trucks and put them on other trucks. I have gray trucks that have faces of Troublesome Trucks 3-5. The only truck I haven't gotten a duplicate of is Troublesome Truck 6. But I'll find a time to get one and use the face for another tanker. Regarding removable faces for the engines, that's a great idea. With Shapeways pretty much history, now is the time for Bachmann to make faces packs.

really called Thomas, what paint colors and brands did you use for the Old Coaches repaints?

That I'd love to see.

Quote from: Awesometrain77 on July 25, 2024, 01:09:40 PMTbh realistically here are some figure ideas I had .

Sodor brass band

Sodor VIP - Duke ,duchess, earl ,mayor, Alica botti , lord callan

Sodor workers - miss Jenny , dock manager , Tom tipper ,Cyril the fogmen , the foremen ,  Jem Cole , hand keeper Jack

Other pack - Alfred , Alfred's wife , little Thomas , fuzzy the dog , Mr.Bubbles , Ruth the inventor

Passengers - thin clergymen , fat clergymen , the grumpy passenger , bird watcher , the lady  with the large hat
 

Another idea is a first responders pack
SSRC people , and police officers maybe some people for them to save or stop like the climbers or sailor John , baz or Bernie

Maybe another passenger pack
Containing the welsh bird watcher , the lady in the pink skirt , the puppet show entertainers , and chef (maybe Mr.jolly if a render of him was made  as he has had some merch of him made )

Awesometrain77, your ideas for future human figure packs are great. I also think there should be more packs with animals. Bachmann needs to make a pack with cows and bulls. I'm surprised that they weren't Bachmann's first choice for animals.

I think Bachmann needs to make a Skarloey Narrow Gauge starter set at one point. Now that they've released some brake vans, now would be the time. My idea is that I the set will consist of Skarloey, two blue & white NG coaches and one blue NG brake van. And it would include N scale EZ-Track to form an oval loop and a controller.

Hello. I have a question reqarding the model of Thomas. I have the speed activated sound model of Thomas for almost five years. But a few days ago, it broke down. My made this suggestion when it comes to replacing it after Christmas (cause I need to save my money for Christmas shopping). He has this idea that we should get the regular edition of the Thomas model and add the speaker in it to convert it into a sound one. Is it actually possible to do that? Has anybody actually attempted this? I'm asking cause I want to know if it can be done before we attempt it.

If they do a buffet coach for both the green and red coaches, I personally hope they do a new sculpt.

I think the rolling stock section of the Thomas and Friends HO order parts section need more stuff for that category. This would especially useful if part of a rolling stock breaks and you can order new parts without having to buy a whole new coach or truck. I might have a suggestion for some possible parts to add:

1. Wagon chassis used for the 7 plank wagons like Troublesome Trucks #1 & 2, tankers and ventilated vans.
2. Wagon chassis used for the Salt Wagon and Troublesome Truck #5.
3. Coal or iron ore load from 7 plank wagons.
4. Four wheel coach chassis from Annie, Clarabel and the other four wheeled coaches.
5. Tanker chassis.
6. Coach and wagon bodies.
7. Parts from the Mail Coach and other rolling stock that share the same basis.

As soon as I saw that the gray flatbed with Brendam crate was going to be discontinued, I ordered it from Amazon immediately today.

I'm looking over the Bachmann UK Buffet coaches on eBay. Is any of them close to the type of coach that the Bachmann Thomas Express Coaches are based on? I'm asking cause I may want to order one or two and repaint them the colors of the green and red express coaches.